Orion suddenly crashes when clicking on an Empty Page

OldGuyInTheClub

I am running Orion Version 0.99.128.2.1-beta (WebKit 619.1.11.111.2), Build date Aug 3 2024, on a
MacBook Pro (macOS Sonoma 14.7 build 23H124)

It has worked fine until yesterday. I have it configured to startup in a new window on an Empty Page (dropdown in Settigns) and also start new tabs in an Empty Page. Now, when I start and click on the Empty Page, Orion crashes and I get the option to report it to Apple. Restarting brings up the crash reporter. Not sure how to insert the crash log but can do so if instructed how.

If I click on a bookmark, enter a URL, etc. I can use the browser. If I set the startup page to Favorites, I can click on the page without a crash. But, I would prefer to start on an Empty Page as I did before yesterday.

I tried resetting Orion but the problem remains. I haven't changed anything with extensions and I have not installed any new software on the Macbook. It just started happening all of a sudden.

Orion didn't crash when clicking on an Empty Page before. Would like that capability back.

0.99.128.2.1-beta (WebKit 619.1.11.111.2), Build date Aug 3 2024,

Sonoma (14)

laiz

Just to clarify, if you click anywhere on this page (an empty page after launching Orion), your Orion crashes?

I tried reproducing this issue but I couldn't get Orion (Version 0.99.128.2.1-beta (WebKit 619.1.11.111.2)) to crash

OldGuyInTheClub

laiz Yes, that is it.

laiz

OldGuyInTheClub
Could you share a video of this? What tab layout setting do you use (horizontal, vertical, compact)?

OldGuyInTheClub

laiz I tried uploading a .mov file via the icon with an up arrow but got an error message. What's the correct way to upload a video? (I checked the main forum page for instructions but didn't find any)

laiz

OldGuyInTheClub
Odd, that should work. The only reason for it not working I can think of is that the file is very large. As a workaround, let's see if you are able to upload that file on https://streamable.com and share the link here (the uploads expire after 2 days)

OldGuyInTheClub

laiz Let me see if this reduced size version will upload... The first bit is me clicking around the Start Page (ok) then opening up a new tab to an Empty Page, clicking in it, and getting the crash.

Edit: I use the default tab settings which I think is horizontal (new tabs appear to the right of prior tabs)

laiz

Could you test this on a fresh profile?
File -> Profiles -> New Profile
Please don't make any other changes besides making new windows and tabs open blank pages.
Then try to cause a crash again.

OldGuyInTheClub

laiz I created a New Profile (Test Profile) and set it up to open in Start Page and new tabs in Empty Page. I did not install extensions in this profile. Exited Orion, started it, went to File -> Profiles and selected the Test Profile. Problem remains: I can click around the Start Page but when I open the new tab in the Empty Page and click on it, I get the crash.

laiz

OldGuyInTheClub
Thank you for your patience and being thorough with your report. It certainly looks like there's an issue with Orion.

Restarting brings up the crash reporter.

I assume you have used that reporter to share further details with the team. At this point you have done everything you can. Let's hope we are able to find someone else who is facing the same issue.

I am sorry for your workflow breaking, and I hope you are able to find a temporary replacement for having tabs and windows open with blank tabs.

OldGuyInTheClub

laiz Thank you for the timely help, I appreciate it.

I thought I'd check here before reporting through the Crash Reporter. I tried now to report it formally but although I get the crash, I no longer get the Apple prompt nor do I get the Crash Reporter when I reopen Orion! I'll keep trying different things and if/when the Crash Reporter comes back I will submit details.

OldGuyInTheClub

OldGuyInTheClub The Crash Reporter came back and I submitted through it. Thanks.

OldGuyInTheClub

The new update to Ver 0.99.129-beta has resolved this problem. Thank you.