[SOLVED] Scribus 1.70 was not able to load its preferences

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mottechy

When I start Scribus 1.70 i get the following issue:

"Scribus was not able to load its preferences:
Failed to read prefs XML from "/home/(Usr)/.config/scribus/scribus170.rc": Unexpected ''. at line 121, col 39
Default settings will be loaded."

prcek

Don't have this version, but if I can suggest you might fill a bugreport and attach the XML file to it.
https://bugs.scribus.net/

Otherwise it will be just foretelling.
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Any job looks easy until you try doing it yourself.

mottechy


AdmFubar

Did 1.7 work previously? Or is this a new install?
Using Scribus1.6.1, 1.7.0 openSUSE 15.6
Advanced hobbyist

a.l.e

You will need to share your scribus170.rc file in the ticket...

mottechy

Quote from: AdmFubar on June 24, 2025, 08:05:10 PMDid 1.7 work previously? Or is this a new install?

It is a new installation.

Interesting is: It is working in my Laptop (Old Toshiba)
but having the issue with Desktop.
 :o

mottechy

Quote from: a.l.e on June 24, 2025, 08:16:27 PMYou will need to share your scribus170.rc file in the ticket...

Will do it.
Thank You!

AdmFubar

same operating system and version on both machines?
Using Scribus1.6.1, 1.7.0 openSUSE 15.6
Advanced hobbyist

mottechy

#8
Yes, here is my Toshiba Laptop System Details:
  Kernel: 6.8.0-62-generic arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 13.3.0
  Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.4.8 tk: GTK v: 3.24.41 wm: Muffin dm: LightDM
    Distro: Linux Mint 22.1 Xia base: Ubuntu 24.04 noble
Machine:
  Type: Laptop System: TOSHIBA product: SATELLITE L750 v: PSK2YE-0FK015GR

Scribus 1.70 runs well there.


... and my Main PC Setails (with error):

  Kernel: 6.8.0-62-generic arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 13.3.0
  Desktop: Cinnamon v: 6.4.8 tk: GTK v: 3.24.41 wm: Muffin dm: LightDM
    Distro: Linux Mint 22.1 Xia base: Ubuntu 24.04 noble
Machine:
  Type: Desktop System: HP product: HP Pavilion Desktop 590-p0xxx v: N/A
     Mobo: HP model: 843B v: 00
part-nu: 6KT32EA#ABD UEFI: AMI v: F.20
    date: 11/01/2018

AdmFubar

Quote from: mottechy on June 24, 2025, 08:51:53 AMWhen I start Scribus 1.70 i get the following issue:

"Scribus was not able to load its preferences:
Failed to read prefs XML from "/home/(Usr)/.config/scribus/scribus170.rc": Unexpected ''. at line 121, col 39
Default settings will be loaded."
does scribus work otherwise after reporting this error?
Using Scribus1.6.1, 1.7.0 openSUSE 15.6
Advanced hobbyist


AdmFubar

Your config file has become corrupted. Exit scribus, navigate to the scribus config directory, rename it. then restart scribus. that should fix the error message. if there were any changes you made in your preferences you will need to make them again.(paths changes, display tweaks.. etc.)
Using Scribus1.6.1, 1.7.0 openSUSE 15.6
Advanced hobbyist

mottechy

The problem is solved.
The Courier Stylus Font was stored in 3 different folders, which I deleted with the help of "ale", someone from https://bugs.scribus.net/ section.
Now it is working fine.
Thank you :)

a.l.e


mottechy

 ;)  :D