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Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:55 am
by DoctorWeb
The windows on the QnEasyWeb builder v8 are all sticking to the top left corner of my screen and wont move..
Its not happening for any other apps, Just QnEWB.
The blank window (from NEW in the App, no file loaded) is the same as all my old qwb files.

I checked with Version 7, that doesn't do it - but I cant use my old V7 qwb files as its all been automatically up-converted to V8.

I imagine this is something in the Prefs, but i cant see anything that would stick the windows like this.

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:06 am
by Pablo
Version 8 does not work any different than version 7.
But your configuration file may be corrupt.
If you use the same values as in version 7 then it will behave the same.

The window position is stored in 'Persistent_Options' in the preference file:
https://www.quickandeasywebbuilder.com/ ... 10&t=43939

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:00 pm
by DoctorWeb
It is totally weird -
The V8 QWB file was made by opening the V7 created file, within v8, and then saving it, which seemed to make it a V8. It worked fine for a week.
Now not only does that V8 file not open at all, in ANY version, 7 or 8, but all other files I have opened in v* have 'Gone sticky' and wont move around my screen - they are firmly jammed in the top left corner. All other applications behave normally - the windows can be dragged anywhere and all behave s as normal.

It seemed to have happened with the update to V8.1.1.

I tried to see the 'persistent options' you directed me to but they dont seem to exist anywhere on my machine; Im wondering if the Operating System has corrupted in some way and is causing?

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:20 pm
by DoctorWeb
Ive just searched the entire drive and the configuration files seem to all be missing.
I have no folder of 'Application Support' in the Library at all.
I haven't been moving things around or tinkering with anything in the system, Im sure of that.
Ive done searches for the other folders that also do not appear.,

The apps have been put into files direct at the root of the HD, which may be the problem, ie not under USER at all.

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:57 am
by Pablo
Maybe the folder is hidden on your computer?

See also:
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questio ... les-on-mac

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 6:05 pm
by DoctorWeb
Ive 'unhidden' all the files and combed through - no sign of any Persistent folder, or any items.
I have the sections for version 7 and version 8 of Quickneasy, , and everything else seems to be in there but nothing of any name remotely like persistent.

The Version 7 windows are quite mobile and dont pose any problems,
Just version 8. Everything i made the sorry mistake of opening in V8 is now stuck in that, and can only be worked on in one corner. (A few other niggles too but I would be happy just being able to work on files.
(Ive gone back in Time Machine to find the old files, but there have been too many changes made since those days now on some web sites and Im dreading having to amend everything).

Im guessing that this is because I have stayed on High Sierra?
(there isn't a problem because the machine can see I still have version 7 installed is there?)
Thanks

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 6:10 am
by Pablo
You will need to loo for the file:
"Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8 Preferences"

Normally, it is in the folder:
/User/Library/Application Support/Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8/Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8 Preferences

Another way to get to the file is:
1. Open the software
2. Open the Blocks Manager
3. Right click and any block and select 'Open file location"
4. Find should no open and display the file in that folder. This folder also contains "Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8 Preferences"
Now you can open the file with textedit and remove all lines with 'Persistent_Options'
Im guessing that this is because I have stayed on High Sierra?
The software also work on High Sierra.

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 10:11 am
by DoctorWeb
Thanks for your suggestion:

I found the Blocks Manager, clocked a block and right-clicked it to open file.
Opened the QNEEWB-8 Prefs and scrolling down found three consecutive
lines referring to Persistent options. I deleted those and the following lines of values that obviously referred.
Closed, shut down and reopened the App,
Existing .qwb files and NEW WEB SITE are both permanently anchored to top left of screen.

(Opened .qwb v7 files, which all open OK and are fully manoeuvrable across the screen, its just v8 ones that stick to the top left corner, and seem to merge into the Mac's top menu. Have now checked all 130 odd other apps I have, and this sticking window doesn't happen on any other software.)

Long live V7 :P

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 6:21 pm
by Pablo
V8 does not work different than v7. It uses the same options to control the window size.

Are you sure you have removed all items related to 'Persistent', because this is what determines where the application is displayed on your screen.

Did you close the application before making the changes?

Maybe you can copy the settings from the V7 configuration?
or else maybe rename the preference file, so a new file will be created?

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:25 pm
by DoctorWeb
Ive completely stripped out the old QnEWB 7 and 8, loaded the latest version of v8 again,
it is still firmly wedged in the top LH corner of the screen and welded to the top menu bar.
I tried it on new web sites, and its just the same.
I really do need to drag the window around the desk top,

I downloaded another copy of the trusty old v7,
it opens some of my web sites without a problem, it does not stick - quite mobile.

Problem is, v7 is getting very stroppy and refusing to load up several old .qwb files now, which previously were fine.
It is closing down and then on the reopening, it shows only the first column headed QuciknEasyWebBuilder 7, all the other menu headers have disappeared.
Restarting lets it open fine, but we soon get on the carousel again of problems.

I guess you wont give any support for V7 now
but can you sort out the V8 problem of it sticking Top Left corner in some way.

I just went through all the earlier routines your described earlier once again - thats what started my problem.

I'm most grateful for any further suggestions.

Paul

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:20 am
by Pablo
Did you try my suggestions?
Are you sure you have removed all items related to 'Persistent', because this is what determines where the application is displayed on your screen.

Did you close the application before making the changes?

Maybe you can copy the settings from the V7 configuration?
or else maybe rename the preference file, so a new file will be created?

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:52 pm
by DoctorWeb
Trawled thru every file on the iMac and NONE are called 'persistent', the word doesn't appear anywhere in any file's name. I have no files called persistent whatsoever, so how any other file could 'refer' to it is quite beyond me.

(I had both version 7 and version 8 both in QUIT state while i looked).

but the 'sticks in the top LH corner' fault is there on ALL version 8 files. Including NEW files made from the 'bare starting window when the app is opened. I have tried downloading the app (V8) again and it is still doing it.
I wonder if anyone else has seen the phenomenon? If not then it must be a quicker or fault in my Mac.

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:12 am
by Pablo
I think you misunderstood my suggestions. There is no file called 'persistent'. I was referring to 'Persistent_Options' in the preference file.

Step 1
Close the application

Step 2
Look for the file "Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8 Preferences"
Normally, it is in the folder:
/User/Library/Application Support/Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8/Quick 'n Easy Web Builder 8 Preferences

IMPORTANT: the folder or file may be hidden on your computer. In that case, first enable 'show hidden files' on your Mac.

Step 3
Open this file with texteditor or another text editor.
Remove the following code from the file and then SAVE it.

Code: Select all

[Persistent_Options]
[Persistent_Options/Window]
[Persistent_Options/Window/MainFrame]
x=0
y=32
w=2558
h=1322
Maximized=1
Iconized=0

Re: Window sticking to corner of screen

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:58 pm
by DoctorWeb
Brilliant, I thats sorted it Pablo

(When I opened up the file I saw the sea of commands and was sceptical - that i would ever find the offending lines we wanted,
but eventually there they were. Soon deleted
Saved.
Opened up v8 and the window is now mobile again. I can resize it and shove it around all over the screen again, just like good old v7.

I shall now get cracking and see if i can modify a few more of my sites.

many thanks Pablo.
Have yourself a GREAT weekend.