linebender / linebender/vello

Zooming in very far in the web demo causes driver timeout

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Description

Steps to reproduce:
  1. Visit https://linebender.org/vello/
  2. Zoom in until vello freezes
  3. Observe 100% GPU usage
  4. Driver timeout
Suggested fix

The maximum zoom should be limited to avoid 100% GPU usage and driver crashes

Additional information

This message pops up:

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Along with other random apps closing.

Windows 11 LTSC
AMD driver 25.6.1
RX 6700 XT
Ryzen 7 7700X

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the freeze in the web demo at https://linebender.org/vello/ using the reported Windows 11 and AMD setup. Trace how the demo handles zooming, then verify that a maximum zoom prevents 100% GPU usage and driver timeouts without affecting normal zooming.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
computer-graphics, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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