3 problems with new Beta
Since upgrading to the new beta (Logos Bible Software 4.3 Beta 1 (4.30.0.0130)) I have encountered 3 problems. The first is that every morning when I go to start Logos the program will give me the signin and then freezes. I do a force quit and restart and it works. (Logs from the last time below).
Second problem I have encountered is that when I type a reference to go to another location in the Bible, sometimes it does not take me to the right place. It depends on the speed in which I type in the reference and hit return. If I am too quick (seldom happens) it will only take me to the new book. More often than not it will take me to the book and chapter but give me verse 1 of that chapter. If I wait till the pop-up shows the entire reference before hitting return, then I get to the right place. It is a little aggravating but have started to learn to slow down and wait for the pop-up.
The third (I think it has been reported before) is that the links do not work at first. Have several Bible's linked together but when I go from one to another, the link has not worked and I have to again type the reference and go there.
Michael Hatcher
visit: www.bellviewcoc.com
iMac 2.8 GHz i7 quad core, 8 GB Ram, 1 TB HD
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Michael Hatcher said:
The third (I think it has been reported before) is that the links do not work at first.
This has been reported and acknowledged by Melissa. I cannot get the links to work at all. This has driven me back to L4 Win as most layouts have multiple linked windows.
Michael Hatcher said:Second problem I have encountered is that when I type a reference to go to another location in the Bible, sometimes it does not take me to the right place.
I have also encountered this problem. Many times the system simply resets to the original address.
Michael Hatcher said:every morning when I go to start Logos the program will give me the signin and then freezes. I do a force quit and restart and it works.
You are not alone here either. Have experienced freezes under varying conditions, which I have faithfully reported.
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I can verify having the 2nd problem as well.
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I can confirm 2 and 3. Also a tendency to crash which I am taking badly after months of rock-solid stability.
iMac Retina 5K, 27": 3.6GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9; 16GB RAM;MacOS 10.15.5; 1TB SSD; Logos 8
MacBook Air 13.3": 1.8GHz; 4GB RAM; MacOS 10.13.6; 256GB SSD; Logos 8
iPad Pro 32GB WiFi iOS 13.5.1
iPhone 8+ 64GB iOS 13.5.1
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Regarding #2, the solution, for now, is get out of the habit of hitting Return immediately after typing your reference.
Just give it a moment for the reference to show up in the pop-down list. THEN hit Return, and you will be taken to the correct location.
This seems to be a problem with the command bar also. Until you see the result of your command in the pop-down list, hitting Return doesn't necessarily run the command.
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Martin Diers said:
Regarding #2, the solution, for now, is get out of the habit of hitting Return immediately after typing your reference.
That does not always work for me. I seldom type an address in the Command Bar, but use the field in the Locator Bar at the top of each pane. 4.3 Beta 1 for Mac still prefers to remain where it was.
For me, this release makes L4 Mac completely unusable for serious Bible Study. When I must spend 90% my time trying to make the application work, I become so frustrated that I simply fire up Parallels and use L4 Win (4.3 Beta 1) which does not have these problems.
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Jack Caviness said:
For me, this release makes L4 Mac completely unusable for serious Bible Study. When I must spend 90% my time trying to make the application work, I become so frustrated …
Yes, Jack, this beta is a seriously retrograde step IMHO.
I await developments, trusting that as usual our Mac developers will come up with fixes very soon. [pi] [C]
Every blessing
Alan
iMac Retina 5K, 27": 3.6GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9; 16GB RAM;MacOS 10.15.5; 1TB SSD; Logos 8
MacBook Air 13.3": 1.8GHz; 4GB RAM; MacOS 10.13.6; 256GB SSD; Logos 8
iPad Pro 32GB WiFi iOS 13.5.1
iPhone 8+ 64GB iOS 13.5.1
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Same frustration as all of you. I downgraded to 4.2a SR-2 to be able to get anything done for school. Too many papers due right now to struggle with this beta. Hope to go back when it's just a little more stable again.
Seth
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Alan Macgregor said:
Yes, Jack, this beta is a seriously retrograde step IMHO.
Agreed, but... all the new bugs popping up in so many places seems to imply, at least, that a lot of work is being done to improve various parts of L4Mac. It could be that many of the bugs are a cascade from one or two problems in the code, but it seems a bit too widespread for that. As this is beta 1, the fixes are sure to come and with it, I suspect (hope), some nice improvements.
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Chris Roberts said:
As this is beta 1, the fixes are sure to come and with it, I suspect (hope), some nice improvements.
I hope so also. I had SR-3 installed on my laptop, so I copied it to the desktop. Now, I can avoid Parallels and Windows again. [Y]
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I think I live in a parallel universe. This program has really been a dog for me for ever since I first installed it on my MacBook Air in the fall. But this is the first time that I would say it has been stable and actually responsive.
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
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Kevin A. Purcell said:
But this is the first time that I would say it has been stable and actually responsive.
Which version? Stable or Beta?
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Kevin A. Purcell said:
I think I live in a parallel universe. This program has really been a dog for me for ever since I first installed it on my MacBook Air in the fall. But this is the first time that I would say it has been stable and actually responsive.
On my MBP i7 this is stable but it has become extremely sluggish, with the passage guide taking at least 3 times as long to function. I have no idea what has happened and am glad some are finding beta 2 great but the performance has made me seriously consider switching to stable to regain a usable speed.
-Dan
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Jack Caviness said:Kevin A. Purcell said:
But this is the first time that I would say it has been stable and actually responsive.
Which version? Stable or Beta?
I have the latest beta.
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
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Kevin A. Purcell said:Jack Caviness said:Kevin A. Purcell said:
But this is the first time that I would say it has been stable and actually responsive.
Which version? Stable or Beta?
I have the latest beta.
Wow! I had forgotten the reason I asked the question. I'm pleased you are getting good service. Beta 1 was a real dog for me, and Beta 2 will not recognize my login information. Thus, I cannot tell how it will work. Melissa said the login problem will be fixed with the next Beta, so I will jump in then. 4.2a SR-4 is working rather well for me right now, but I am ready for adventure, so bring on Beta 3. [8-|]
I still think you have a lot of Macs for a PC. [:D]
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I have had all the three of the problems identified in the original post. Also, it may be my imagination, but I seem to be getting a lot more of the old evil 'spinning beach ball' than I have had for quite some time now (with both Beta 1 and Beta 2). It seems to be especially common when scrolling text. Has anyone else noticed this?
DLA
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Dr. Kevin Purcell, Director of Missions
Brushy Mountain Baptist Association0
