Troubleshooting and
FAQ
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Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
FAQ
10.1.
Running
Regina
10.1.1.
I cannot edit a triangulation. I can view it but I can't change anything.
10.1.2.
I cannot open the Regina handbook. I try selecting Regina Handbook from the Help menu but I get an error message.
10.1.3.
How do I view PDF packets? I click on the packet but I just see a box with an error message.
10.2.
Python
Scripting
10.2.1.
Regina tells me that Python scripting has been disabled.
10.2.2.
While working with a Python object I receive a TypeError with the message "bad argument type for built-in operation". I know the object is valid since I've used it earlier without problems.
10.2.3.
While calling a Python function I receive a Boost.Python.ArgumentError with the message "Python argument types did not match C++ signature". I'm fairly sure I'm passing the right arguments.
10.3.
Regina
on
MacOS X
10.3.1.
Can I put Regina on my dock?
10.3.2.
Whenever I open or save a file, I get strange errors like “Could not find mime type ...”.
10.3.3.
The file open/save dialog is ugly, and I cannot read any of the file or directory names.
10.3.4.
I cannot view PDF packets. I just see a big empty grey box.
10.4.
Miscellaneous
10.4.1.
I am having trouble compiling Regina.
10.4.2.
What is the test suite, and how do I run it?
10.4.3.
Something else not described in this list has gone wrong. Perhaps something crashed. Maybe the program gave the wrong answer. Or it could be just a little too slow.
10.1. Running