“Error: Could not open URL” warning never disappears

Question

When a button of subtype “Open URL” is pressed and it does not contain a valid URL (mine was empty), MDP2 pops up a “Error: Could not open URL” warning that persists for the rest of the MDP2 session.

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Quitting MDP should make the notice go away.

Go to the App Switcher and swipe MDP up to quit. This is a common action to do periodically to close apps that remain open in iPad or iPhone.

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Quitting apps may be common, but quitting them because it’s the only way to dismiss a stuck notification is not.  It is also inconsistent with the behavior of MDP’s other notifications, which display for a few moments and then disappear.

In contrast, this particular warning remains indefinitely and obscures the rest of the UI.  It even persists between loading different layouts.  The *only* way to get rid of it is to close the app, which should not be a common action to dismiss popups.

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I believe this is a browser notification, not MDP, hence it leaves MDP unresponsive. Probably quitting your browser will have the same effect. I was also pointing out that if too many apps are open, you may get a low on memory warning. I periodically quit all open apps to avoid this.

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Okay, everybody remain calm. Don was just suggesting a workaround (thanks!). If we can repro the bug we'll fix it.

This particular bug -- once repro'ed -- is very likely ours. We do own that fancy dialog box and its modal nature.

Thanks all!

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We'll try to repro and then issue a fix. Are you a Beta tester for us? Can we add you to the Beta? It's a separate app so it introduces no new risk for you.

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and thanks for reporting

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5din (classic name!): any clues on how to get this to happen? We can likely fix without repro'ing given the nature of this one, but we don't want to violate our SOP.

thanks!

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Sure, here's a simple reproducer:

1. Create button with Subtype "Open URL"
2. Ensure that the "Open URL" text field is blank
3. Exit Design Mode, and press the button

Result = immortal warning message

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Also: I'm not currently a Beta tester, but I wouldn't mind being one.  What do I need to do to sign up?

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It will all happen automatically

Thanks!!!

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You have been added+mididesigner ;)

Thx!

NOTE: no new build yet. In fact it's ready but Apple approves betas, too. It'll be fast though

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new beta is in beta review, should be out soon. Or later. Depends on Apple. Thanks!

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we've repro'ed the bug and have fixed in next beta. Hang tight please, thanks all!

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Confirmed it’s fixed in Beta 2.266 Build 211003.  Thanks, Dan—lightning-fast work!

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thanks! we're still haggling over 2.266 final (iPadOS 15 features) but it's getting close to app-store release too.

Answer 1

Great find, thanks for reporting. This has been fixed in 2.266.

Answer 2

Great find, thanks for reporting. This has been fixed in 2.266.