Corrupted metadata / error due to renaming

[VDP]

Architect Build tested:

• Build: 442

Project Type:

• Ext JS 4.x

Description:

• I saved and I get a crashing error.

Steps to reproduce the problem:

• Don't know. If I knew I could resolve the issue.

The result that was expected:

• If I did something wrong I expect a significant error. At least a file/line numer, method or component, stack-trace or something.

The result that occurs instead:

• TypeError: 'null' is not an object

Screenshot, Project, or Video:

• 

Possible fix:

• prevent this kind of errors, and if this error occurs, show more info. We are developers we can read a stacktrace, change source code and even metadata if absolutely needed.

Operating System:

• Win7

[VDP]

I have located the issue by removing everything one by one till I could save.

I had renamed a userClassName. I used that same classname as targetType in a controllerAction. The targetType name wasn't re-factored with the renaming of the class and caused the error. By picking the renamed class name the error was resolved!

I suggest fixing this but also provide better error messages. Thanx in advance!

[msinn]

I also experienced this and ++ for detailed error messages.

[aconran]

Better error messages are coming in the next minor release.

If you are able to provide precise steps to reproduce the issue, it will help us expedite fixing the problem.

[VDP]

steps:

1) create new project
2) drag a container (or any component) on your views
3) create controller and controller action
4) fill in a legit config and select as targetType 'MyContainer'
5) rename 'MyContainer' to something else (like YourContainer)
6) try to save -> error; try to deploy -> no error but no files where copied.

how it should be:

rename the component -> the targetType should be renamed aswel or throw a clear error saying the component doensn't exist anymore and you should pick another targetType.


Screenshot:

[aconran]

Thanks for the thorough steps to reproduce.

[aconran]

This is fixed in today's release.
http://www.sencha.com/blog/sencha-architect-2-1