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TextExpander not working with 10.6.5
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Which version, 2.x or 3.x? It works for me on 10.6.5 without problems, even while I also tried TypeIt4Me at the same time, but have just recently (90 minutes ago) switched completely to TE.
Running the latest version of TE here on 10.6.5.
Ever since I installed TEwhich was back in the days of 10.6.1, I believeit stops expanding snippets after a few hours or days after launching.
This is very puzzling and, I believe, not related to the well-known 'Firefox' or 'Chrome' bug with secure keyboard input.
Any ideas? I cannot live without TE, as I do a lot of JSON coding.
Once the problem appears, the only solution is to reboot the machine. Restarting TE does not solve the issue.
Ever since I installed TEwhich was back in the days of 10.6.1, I believeit stops expanding snippets after a few hours or days after launching.
This is very puzzling and, I believe, not related to the well-known 'Firefox' or 'Chrome' bug with secure keyboard input.
Any ideas? I cannot live without TE, as I do a lot of JSON coding.
Once the problem appears, the only solution is to reboot the machine. Restarting TE does not solve the issue.
Is the TextExpander window open? When using Spaces and no Dock icon, you don't really notice the window. If the window is open, it won't expand. It's annoying when you open it by accident.
Interesting
No, the TE window is not open when the problem occurs. Neither does TE stop working when its window is open
Perhaps you have a different version of the software in mind? I use v3.2.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Yes, I'm aware of that issue so I've actually uninstalled FF altogether from my machine!
Thanks anyway.
Thanks anyway.
Finally, issue reproduced!
I've finally been able to reproduce and (partly) address the issue.
Whenever TE fails to expand, it is because the TE window was opened (and possibly but not necessarily closed) in a different space from the one that I'm currently using.
To fix the problem, I need to open the TE window, open "Spaces", drag the window into the space that I'll be typing in, and optionally close the TE window.
JoshTheGeek's tip (see five posts above) was on the right track, but on my system, at least, it does not make any difference whether the TE window is open or not. Rather, the problem is triggered by a TE window that was closed or left open in a different space than the currently active one.
I've finally been able to reproduce and (partly) address the issue.
Whenever TE fails to expand, it is because the TE window was opened (and possibly but not necessarily closed) in a different space from the one that I'm currently using.
To fix the problem, I need to open the TE window, open "Spaces", drag the window into the space that I'll be typing in, and optionally close the TE window.
JoshTheGeek's tip (see five posts above) was on the right track, but on my system, at least, it does not make any difference whether the TE window is open or not. Rather, the problem is triggered by a TE window that was closed or left open in a different space than the currently active one.
Open spaces and then the Expose all windows shortcut. It shows you windows in all spaces. (Including TE.) Thanks for the tip.
OKnow I think I nailed it!
I now think I found the root cause of the issue: It's Notational Velocity. In Preferences>Notes>Security, there is a checkbox for toggling 'secure text entry'. If turned on, it interferes with TextExpander and all such programs.
This hypothesis seems to be holding true so far.
I now think I found the root cause of the issue: It's Notational Velocity. In Preferences>Notes>Security, there is a checkbox for toggling 'secure text entry'. If turned on, it interferes with TextExpander and all such programs.
This hypothesis seems to be holding true so far.