Hello
I'm using 0.13.20 stable.
The game displays a prompt about file rename warning regarding params p1 and p2 when a save file is not writable for some reason. This prompt can be closed by clicking "OK". The game is not playable until "OK" is clicked.
If by some chance you manage to open your inventory at the same time an autosave is initiated, when the autosave fails and shows the said prompt, it is rendered under the inventory window. I cannot move the window as the game is locked until I press "OK" on the prompt which is under the inventory window.
The character can move when in this locked state, but all mouse and keyboard input is disabled until the prompt's "OK" button is clicked. This results in a situation where the only way to close the game is to end the process via the operating system.
[0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
Re: [0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
For reference: [0.14.8] Cryptic message while saving game
The error message has changed between 0.13.20 and 0.14.14 (experimental) but I didn't manage to have the error message rendered under the inventory window on any of these versions. Is there something specific you are doing and can you post a screenshot?
In 0.13.20:
In 0.14.14:
The error message has changed between 0.13.20 and 0.14.14 (experimental) but I didn't manage to have the error message rendered under the inventory window on any of these versions. Is there something specific you are doing and can you post a screenshot?
In 0.13.20:
- file-locked-0.13.20.png (53.59 KiB) Viewed 1932 times
- file-locked-0.14.14.png (30.15 KiB) Viewed 1932 times
Re: [0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
Hello. Yes, that's the same prompt in your 0.13 picture.
I think it relates to timing, I guess you had your inventory open for a while before the prompt appeared? I pressed "E" just as the autosave kicked in, but can't confirm whether that is the reason. I'll try to reproduce and take a screenshot if this happens again.
I think it relates to timing, I guess you had your inventory open for a while before the prompt appeared? I pressed "E" just as the autosave kicked in, but can't confirm whether that is the reason. I'll try to reproduce and take a screenshot if this happens again.
Re: [0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
Game GUIs over error messages is a known issue that will be addressed at some point.
The rename error is a different issue. Most likely something on your system is locking access to the file(s) so Factorio can't rename them. What AV do you have (if any)?
The rename error is a different issue. Most likely something on your system is locking access to the file(s) so Factorio can't rename them. What AV do you have (if any)?
If you want to get ahold of me I'm almost always on Discord.
Re: [0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
In the thread Daniel linked, one of the people was using CrashPlan backup service, which started backing up Factorio temporary save as soon as it was created, and Factorio could not rename it to normal save path.
I added 5 retry attempts before it shows the error. So is this still a problem in 0.14.14?
I added 5 retry attempts before it shows the error. So is this still a problem in 0.14.14?
Re: [0.13.20] Saving failed prompt and inventory window break
Rseding91: Yes, I know the save rename issue comes from CrashPlan locking the files as it backs them up. Not a big issue as I can usually wait a few minutes for it to do its thing and then save again. Not a game breaking issue for me at least. 
Good to know this is UI thing known and being worked on.
Good to know this is UI thing known and being worked on.