Cheat Engine

[paul44]

I am currently working on a gui for a table. initially no probs, until after some time this appeared: [ https://ibb.co/album/6NZ97H ]
(images are not in proper order...)

Once i press [esc], i'll get the '...loop detected...' error; and it'll repeat this error for quite a few of the elements already on the form (see 3rd pic overview)

Now: when i load the table, and then choose [Table ~ mainGUI - Edit] the form editor loads fine, and i can seem to do pretty much anything without issues ?!
I have no idea where to look for what, so any suggestion would be appreciated. I can obviously start all over again, but fear I'll run into this again at some point...
(i did do some "reshuffling" of panels in the process ~ i rarely use the editor actually)

ps: this tool is in dev_status, so can/want not give more visual info.
ps2: somebody encountered same issue here: [ https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?p=318339#p318339 ]; and workaround is what i've mentioned above.
ps3: building this in v7.2

[AylinCE]

My idea;

Run this code in a new window with "File--> Add Tab" from the Lua script menu and check the output.

If there is a control that you do not know, have forgotten or "should not be there", an arrangement will be created that you can intervene.

[paul44]

thx for script; interesting...

as for outcome: all objects are accounted for; no errors reported.
(was kinda hoping for a few '...???' lines here)

[Dark Byte]

it's related to autosize. One onResize triggers another one which then triggers the original one

Best is remove all onresize event handlers and see if it still happens, and if not, then perhaps put all resizing in a different single spot. e.g a timer that adjusts things a little each time

it can also happen if anchors are used and for some reason they go into a loop

[AylinCE]

[paul44]

test_table and image: [ https://www.mediafire.com/file/bbkwoeykg0snkqi/__GameMgr_GUI_v1.0e_DELETE2.rar/file ]

1. step 1: removed panel_objects one by one. saved table. quit/reload table and tried 'mainGUI.Show()'
=> still error; even after all objects where deleted ?!
2. looking at mainGui, noticed the 'Anchors'...
=> disabled those, save/etc and error disappeared but... show_script will NOT show form
(it gave me a 'circular...' warning upon disabling anchors ~ see image)
==> reload table, then load form via [... Restore and show]: show_script runs fine
3. tried original table/form: dito (see image)

also: no events used on this form. and: i did not touch anything in particular on the form (unless accidentally ofc)

4. just did another test: create new table and form (using v7.5 now)
=> and having pretty much the same problem ?!

-- show_script:
local formGUI = nil
formGUI = mainGUI
formGUI.Width = 1000
formGUI.Height = 800
formGUI.Show()
=> this is what i do in my standard table btw; never had any issues with it.


PS: what is the command/function to show form via [... Restore and show] ?
=> could be my workaround, unless this is not advised ?!
PS2: is it possible to copy/paste elements from one form to another (~ no context_menu, it seems)
=> unless copy/paste via LFM files ? Is this even een good/practical idea ?

Note: ignore the 'Errors & Settings...' (and such) in the linked table; i have been using my framework here; normally not part of this table...

[AylinCE]

Maybe instead of reprocessing and killing the form (local) in lua and asm, you should try different names!

"formGUI" .. lines: 1395,1411,1425... and script!

[paul44]

^ @AylinCE: thx for maintaining support; really appreciated !
=> will try out your suggestions this evening, and report back
(btw: form_naming is of "no importance", so will change that name pronto)

Can i ask one big favour ?
1. create a new table
2. add a standard form; do NOT touch/change any of the props
3. add script to addresslist, which will show that script
(i've used the width/height so i could clearly see its result)
4. save that table, then quit
5. load the table, then click the script: will it show the form ?

=> if not, then you know where i am atm...
=> if it DOES show without errors, please upload your table so i can try that one out. The "only" thing i can then think of, is that either i have some CE registry issues and/or CE installation issues (or something alike) ?!
(ignoring the fact that i've tried it with both v7.2 & v7.5)

[AylinCE]

I followed what you said and had no problems.
Here is the method I used and CT.

CT : https://www.mediafire.com/file/v769ql1shoa01ck/exformShow1.CT/file

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Note: I ran it without any problems on your ct form that you linked.

You may also consider publishing an article on "Cheat Engine Extensions" for your extensions.

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If you have any problems with this;

1) Transfer all the extension files that you added to the autorun folder, except the original CE extensions, to an empty folder.

2) Run "ceregreset.exe".

3) Re-open the created (error) form.ct.

4) If it works fine, put one of your own extensions that you transferred to the empty folder into the autorun folder and repeat steps 3 and 4.

[paul44]

^tested that table and had zero issues; just working as expected...
=> worse even: did the same process all over again (7.2 & 7.5), and this time had no probs either ?!

So, i decided to try out your [selectFormRestore] function, and it instantly quit CE... Tried the same script on your table, and works as expected. tried this also on them 2 other tables i just made, and no issues either..
=> bottomline; definitely something in the form it does not like
==> spent last half hr parcouring each object, verifying them 'anchors'; but - besides some minor changes i've done - no fix.

I'm putting my post 'OnHold', and will do some other T&Es (trial & error); and probably close it eventually if no progress

ps: your script has a minor omission: > if menuItems[i].Caption==mgform.Name then

[AylinCE]

This problem can be solved entirely with your tests.

You are responsible for the controls you added to the form and the manipulations you made in the lua code.

I tried the form you sent and it did not give me an error. (Ah, having an empty form may have eliminated the error. Maybe it was the conflicting controls you used that triggered the error.)

As far as I have followed you, you make very complex spreadsheets and somehow manage to make all the controls work properly.

I hope these errors will not discourage you.

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[paul44]

prenote: reason i took .Name is because i assume it compares iwth a string, while mgform is a formobject ?! (i'm not a "regular" oop programmer, so..)
=> it would then execute the print; and kill my CE in the process
==> just double-check: you pass on a string as param, and i think i've changed that to actual formobject itself ?! (no matter, minor detail)

That said:
1. uninstalled CE 7.5 completely, ran ccleaner to clear registry; then reinstalled CE again. create basic form, and... same thing...
2. did other stuff, incl disabling AV, excluding CE ànd CE folder; and some...
3. got an epiphany, and figured: "why not use AylinCE's base table, since this one is working for me ?"
=> guess what ?
a. added 3 panels: head, mid & foot. tried & saved it; quit/reload table and still working... (these 3 panels are anchored with their "neighbor_panels" btw)
b. added (sub) panels to header and mid; plus some labels and edit_boxes
(doing the "normal" stuff one would expect to do)
=> intermittent save/quit/reload/check and 3 pc reboots later, still no issues ! Iow something is definitely "off" on my end; and it seems to happen upon initial creation of the form (kinda) ?!

Bottomline:
1. save/quit/load/check regularly
2. for future forms, I'll use "your" table/form as base_form

thx a mil for your time ànd patience; much appreciated.

[AylinCE]

I just wondered;