Text disappears from the status bar #87974

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Cyril · 2021-05-01T22:15:52+02:00

Cyril commented

2021-05-01 22:15:52 +02:00

{F10049040}System Information
Operating system: Linux-5.4.0-72-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.27 64 Bits
Graphics card: GeForce GT 740M/PCIe/SSE2 NVIDIA Corporation 4.5.0 NVIDIA 460.73.01

Blender Version
Broken: version: 2.93.0 Beta, branch: master, commit date: 2021-04-30 16:49, hash: e61020049a
Worked: (newest version of Blender that worked as expected)

Short description of error
Sometimes, if you hold alphabetic, numeric or tab key and then press a modifier key (shift, ctrl, or alt), text disappears from the status bar. It also happens when moving cursor between editors while holding alphabetic, numeric or tab key.

Exact steps for others to reproduce the error
I've noticed this first with the Shift+S, but I've tried other alphabetic and number keys and also Tab key. Since it does not always happen, I test it by holding down some key, such as S or Tab, and repeatably pressing Shift. Sometimes it does not happen for over 20 times of pressing the shift key, but I also had this happening for several presses in a row.

Sometimes the text disappears when I press Shift and reappears when I release it. Sometimes it disappears when I release Shift and stays hidden. Sometimes it disappears when I press Shift and not reappears when I release it. By pressing Shift by itself again, makes the text reappear.

There is another instance when this is happening. it is easier to reproduce since this seems to always happen. Hold some alphabetic, numeric key, or a tab key and move cursor from one editor to some empty space (such that there is nothing under cursor) inside another editor. Text disappears and not reappears when I release the button. For example I moved between 3D viewport and Properties editors. While moving cursor into the properties editor, you can stop movement when it is hovering over some UI element, in which case text does not disappear. This seems to be the only instance when text does not disappear.

If I use Shift key in the second scenario, then everything seem to work as expected: text disappears when I move cursor to another editor and reappears when I move cursor back. It also reappears if I release shift while hovering cursor over the other editor.

In the attached image, I pressed Shift+S to open snap pie menu, then while holding S, I was repeatedly pressing shift. This was during one of these presses when text disappeared.

{[F10049040](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F10049040/image.png)}**System Information** Operating system: Linux-5.4.0-72-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.27 64 Bits Graphics card: GeForce GT 740M/PCIe/SSE2 NVIDIA Corporation 4.5.0 NVIDIA 460.73.01 **Blender Version** Broken: version: 2.93.0 Beta, branch: master, commit date: 2021-04-30 16:49, hash: `e61020049a` Worked: (newest version of Blender that worked as expected) **Short description of error** Sometimes, if you hold alphabetic, numeric or tab key and then press a modifier key (shift, ctrl, or alt), text disappears from the status bar. It also happens when moving cursor between editors while holding alphabetic, numeric or tab key. **Exact steps for others to reproduce the error** I've noticed this first with the Shift+S, but I've tried other alphabetic and number keys and also Tab key. Since it does not always happen, I test it by holding down some key, such as S or Tab, and repeatably pressing Shift. Sometimes it does not happen for over 20 times of pressing the shift key, but I also had this happening for several presses in a row. Sometimes the text disappears when I press Shift and reappears when I release it. Sometimes it disappears when I release Shift and stays hidden. Sometimes it disappears when I press Shift and not reappears when I release it. By pressing Shift by itself again, makes the text reappear. There is another instance when this is happening. it is easier to reproduce since this seems to always happen. Hold some alphabetic, numeric key, or a tab key and move cursor from one editor to some empty space (such that there is nothing under cursor) inside another editor. Text disappears and not reappears when I release the button. For example I moved between 3D viewport and Properties editors. While moving cursor into the properties editor, you can stop movement when it is hovering over some UI element, in which case text does not disappear. This seems to be the only instance when text does not disappear. If I use Shift key in the second scenario, then everything seem to work as expected: text disappears when I move cursor to another editor and reappears when I move cursor back. It also reappears if I release shift while hovering cursor over the other editor. In the attached image, I pressed Shift+S to open snap pie menu, then while holding S, I was repeatedly pressing shift. This was during one of these presses when text disappeared.

Cyril commented

2021-05-01 22:15:52 +02:00

Added subscriber: @Tolei

Himanshi Kalra commented

2021-05-02 20:07:33 +02:00

Added subscriber: @Calra

Himanshi Kalra commented

2021-05-02 20:07:33 +02:00

Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Confirmed'

Himanshi Kalra commented

2021-05-02 20:07:33 +02:00

I can reproduce only on the second case.
Okay this is a bit tricky. I will list down the steps for it.
Based on the default start up file:

Split the screen into 2 parts, say 3D View and Geometry Nodes Editor (could be any here).
Press and hold down A key.
Now, move your cursor from 3D Viewport to Geometry Nodes Editor.

(Observe the text disappearing from Status bar)
Now there are 2 cases after that:
Case I - If you release A key in Geometry Nodes Editor, the text will re-appear.
Case II - If you release A key back in 3D Viewport, text will not re-appear.

Note: It is not specific to A key, that's what I tested with.

I can reproduce only on the second case. Okay this is a bit tricky. I will list down the steps for it. Based on the default start up file: 1. Split the screen into 2 parts, say 3D View and Geometry Nodes Editor (could be any here). 2. Press and hold down A key. 3. Now, move your cursor from 3D Viewport to Geometry Nodes Editor. (Observe the text disappearing from Status bar) Now there are 2 cases after that: Case I - If you release A key in Geometry Nodes Editor, the text will re-appear. Case II - If you release A key back in 3D Viewport, text will **not** re-appear. Note: It is not specific to `A` key, that's what I tested with.

Cyril commented

2021-05-02 21:35:19 +02:00

I've made a video of the first case. I hold A and repeatedly press and release Shift. You can see that often text just changes, but sometimes it disappears. I've used 2.92.0 in the video, but in 2.93.0 Beta it works the same way. case1-video.mkv

I've made a video of the first case. I hold A and repeatedly press and release Shift. You can see that often text just changes, but sometimes it disappears. I've used 2.92.0 in the video, but in 2.93.0 Beta it works the same way. [case1-video.mkv](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F10050168/case1-video.mkv)

Pratik Borhade commented

2021-06-11 06:36:46 +02:00

Added subscriber: @PratikPB2123

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-12-06 07:03:57 +01:00

Changed status from 'Confirmed' to: 'Resolved'

Pratik Borhade closed this issue

2022-12-06 07:03:57 +01:00

Pratik Borhade self-assigned this 2022-12-06 07:03:57 +01:00

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-12-06 07:03:57 +01:00

Thanks for the report. This seems to be fixed between 3.2-3.3.
Please check again in latest blender version: https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/
Don't hesitate to comment or reopen the report if problem is still reproducible for you in newer builds.
I'm closing this report for now.

Thanks for the report. This seems to be fixed between 3.2-3.3. Please check again in latest blender version: https://builder.blender.org/download/daily/ Don't hesitate to comment or reopen the report if problem is still reproducible for you in newer builds. I'm closing this report for now.

Pratik Borhade removed their assignment 2022-12-06 07:04:04 +01:00

Cyril commented

2022-12-31 09:38:45 +01:00

Yes, it does appear to be fixed. I checked version 3.3.2 and I could not reproduce either of the two cases. Just in case I also checked version 3.1.0 and both were easy to reproduce. Thanks.

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Text disappears from the status bar #87974