Blender 5 error messages

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I have been getting error messages while using Blender 5's newer processes. For example the boolean modifier, and the new array modifier saying that it cannot find things. Is there something I can do? I tried unloading and re-downloading.

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  • Martin Bergwerf replied

    Hi Kate,

    What do the Error messages say exactly?

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  • Omar Domenech replied
    Also try a different Blender version to see if you get the same messages. If not then you are sure is a Blender version thing, if you do, it may be PC related stuff. So also try updating a few drivers and stuff. 
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  • Martin Bergwerf replied

    My blind guess would be, that it's an Addon, but without seeing the Error message, it's impossible to tell.

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  • Kate McCormick(KateMcCSeattle) replied

    Not in addons, it is when using the new modifiers. This is from the boolean modifier, but I have gotten similar ones using the new array modifier. It is not 100% consistent (or maybe I am not 100% consistent).
    .0-error_message.jpg

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  • Martin Bergwerf replied

    Hi Kate,

    Bool Tool is an Addon. It says it can't find the Fast Solver, that is because that was re-named. Are you trying an older .blend file in 5.0?

    The Array Modifier is another story, it is actually made with Geometry Nodes:

    Array_00.png

    So, the same question arises, are you trying to Open a .blend file made in an older Blender Version in 5.0? There might be Nodes, that didn't exist in older Versions.


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  • Martin Bergwerf replied

    Make sure, you have Online Access enabled in your Preferences:

    Addons_01.png

    and check your Extensions, to see if any Addons need to be Updated:

    Addons_00.png

    That will most likely take care of the Bool Tool.

    If the Array still gives an Error, please post a screenshot of that Error message.

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  • Kate McCormick(KateMcCSeattle) replied

    I know that the blender file was made exclusively in 5.0.1. I had the same array error back in December and it was due to the file being from an older version, so I always start a new file in 5 now. I will try what you suggest and also try to pay more attention. Thank you for all the suggestions.

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  • Martin Bergwerf replied

    Let us know how it goes, please.

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