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Won't Fix
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0
Found in
2021.3.32f1
Issue ID
UUM-57232
Regression
Yes
Shader Editor throws an ArgumentNullException when trying to open a ".shadergraph" file
Reproduction steps:
1. Open the user-attached "PhantomPeakArcadeMachines" project
2. In the Project window, search "shader"
3. Double-click on "OlympicsBgShader.shadergraph" to open the Shader Editor
4. Observe the outcome
Expected results: Shader Editor opens in Unity Editor without errors
Actual results: Shader Editor throws an ArgumentNullException and asks to "Select an app to open this .shadergraph file"
Reproducible with: 2021.3.32f1, 2022.2.0a8
Not reproducible with: 2022.3.14f1, 2023.2.1f1, 2023.3.0a15
Fixed in: 2022.2.0a9
Reproducible on: Windows 11 Pro
Not reproducible on: No other environments tested
Notes:
- Unable to reproduce the issue on a new project
- The issue happens with any “.shadergraph” file
- Deleting the Library folder fixes the issue
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Resolution Note:
Although it was possible to repro the issue using the project provided, deleting the library folder restored the project to a functional state. It's unclear what the root cause for this issue was, but we've been unable to reproduce this issue otherwise.