PathOfBuildingCommunity / PathOfBuildingCommunity/PathOfBuilding-PoE2

Error when creating a new build

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Description

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  • I'm running the latest version of Path of Building and I've verified this by checking the changelog
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What platform are you running Path of Building on?

Windows

Screenshots of crash/graphical issue, version and options menu
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What are your system specifications and configuration?

OS: Windows 10
GPU: RTX 4060
Path: A regular, not write-protected path

How to reproduce the issue
  1. Open up Path of Building-PoE2
  2. Press "New" to make a new build
  3. Immediately error, can't make a new build

I have identified the particular variable on the line in the screenshot to be entry.cappedBuffer that is causing the problem.

PoB for PoE2 build code

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure with the New action on Windows, then search the Lua sources for entry.cappedBuffer and trace the path reached when creating a build. Done means a new build can be created without the reported error.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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