# RapidWeaver 8.9 broken preview - UPDATE: Fixed in 8.9.1 :)

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\
**Created:** [July 15, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965 "2021-07-15T15:49:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/21 "2021-07-15T17:52:21Z")

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Hey everyone! Just got the heads up about this thread from @LaPan as I was out of the office for several hours when this started popping up.

I loaded up RapidWeaver v8.9 here on my Catalina based machine and did some testing. I started a new project _and_ loaded an existing project and had no troubles whatsoever in previewing the page(s), as well as viewing them in the RW simulator windows.

So I switched to a laptop running Big Sur and did the same – updated to RapidWeaver v8.9, then started a new project as well as loaded an existing project. Things continued to work as expected on this machine as well in both preview and simulator views.

To help @dan and @tpbradley out in testing the problem it would probably be good to supply some project files that are failing to work properly within RapidWeaver 8.9. If a few people can share a download link to their project file that is causing this unexpected behavior it would help. Create a ZIP file containing your project file and then use WeTransfer to create a download link for that ZIP file. You can then share that link here in this thread.

Addendum – to be clear I tested this with both HTML and PHP based pages, and loaded a bit of PHP on the page, too.

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/22 "2021-07-15T18:07:59Z")

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Oh no, sorry to hear some of you are having issues previewing on 8.9

There must be some edge case we missed that’s causing this ☹ Hopefully we can work out what it is and get a fix out shortly. In the meantime you can rollback to the previous version, [8.8.3 from the release notes page](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/).

As @Elixir said - Please let us know what system you’re running on, ie. macOS version + hardware, and a test project that exhibits the behaviour would also be good.

You post it here or email it to: [dan@realmacsoftware.com](mailto:dan@realmacsoftware.com)

As soon as we know what the issue is, we’ll get it fixed up and shipped ASAP!

Thanks  
Dan

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**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/23 "2021-07-15T18:08:21Z")

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Same for me - 8.9 works fine on my iMac running macOS 11.4.

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**Author:** ![joeworkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/joeworkman/32/23780_2.png) [@joeworkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/joeworkman)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/24 "2021-07-15T18:26:02Z")

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I cannot replicate this in Foundation (v1 & v6). Can someone share a project file that does this?

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**Author:** ![zamboknee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/zamboknee/32/25532_2.png) [@zamboknee](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zamboknee)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/25 "2021-07-15T18:34:48Z")

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I’ve already gone back to 8.8.3. Otherwise, I’d share a project.  
8.8.3 working fine, btw.

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**Author:** ![notimeflat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@notimeflat](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/notimeflat)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/26 "2021-07-15T19:12:54Z")

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This is exactly what I am seeing. I am dead in the water.

RW people need to get on this NOW!

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**Author:** ![notimeflat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/779978/32.png) [@notimeflat](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/notimeflat)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/27 "2021-07-15T19:13:26Z")

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How did you do this, Andy.

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**Author:** ![monica](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/monica/32/17454_2.png) [@monica](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/monica)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/28 "2021-07-15T19:19:17Z")

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Hi all, sorry can not supply you with the project as I went back to V8.7.  
my info. that might help you are:  
MacOS Mojave V10.14.6.  
Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/29 "2021-07-15T19:20:47Z")

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Hi there @notimeflat –

Please see this post, above where @dan, the Realmac Software owner, gives you a way to revert to a previous version of RapidWeaver, as well as requests a copy of your project file so that he can work on getting the problem fixed:

> [@RapidWeaver 8.9 broken preview - UPDATE: Fixed in 8.9.1 slight\_smile](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-help/39965/22):
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> Oh no, sorry to hear some of you are having issues previewing on 8.9 There must be some edge case we missed that’s causing this frowning Hopefully we can work out what it is and get a fix out shortly. In the meantime you can rollback to the previous version, [8.8.3 from the release notes page](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/). As @Elixir said - Please let us know what system you’re running on, ie. macOS version + hardware, and a test project that exhibits the behaviour would also be good. You post it here or email it to: [dan…](mailto:dan@realmacsoftware.com)

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/30 "2021-07-15T19:25:48Z")

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**If you’re having trouble previewing could you confirm what system you’re running on?**  
In my testing it’s working on Big Sur and Monterey…

I’m wondering if it’s 10.13.6 or below issue.

UPDATE: okay I’ve heard from two customers now, both were on 10.13.6 - So I think that might be the issue…

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**Author:** ![DLH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@DLH](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/DLH)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/31 "2021-07-15T19:45:32Z")

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I see the issue an older Mojave (10.14.6) test MBP.

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**Author:** ![NeoWayland](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/neowayland/32/8360_2.png) [@NeoWayland](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/NeoWayland)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/32 "2021-07-15T22:06:06Z")

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I’m having the same problem. Granted I’m using an antique MacBook Air running 10.12.6 (slated to be replaced later this year).

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**Author:** ![DaveFox](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/davefox/32/129_2.png) [@DaveFox](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/DaveFox)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/33 "2021-07-16T05:13:39Z")

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Yep, broken for me. Updated then no preview or preview in browser. Dragged App to the Trash, dragged App from a Time Machine backup yesterday back to Apps - All working again. (10.14.6).

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**Author:** ![Panans](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/panans/32/22695_2.png) [@Panans](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Panans)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/34 "2021-07-16T07:48:27Z")

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Same thing here. No more preview. First time ever I have issues with RW.  
I’m running OS 10.13.6 on an iMac 2010.

I reinstalled RW 8.8.3. Everything works again.

Hans

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/35 "2021-07-16T08:56:57Z")

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We’ve identified the issue, and are working on a fix as we speak. 8.9.1 Should be out later today.

Sorry about this and thanks for your continued support.

Happy Weaving!

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**Author:** ![yabdab](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/yabdab/32/26154_2.png) [@yabdab](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/yabdab)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/36 "2021-07-16T11:30:53Z")

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Try this.

In edit mode, at the top of the page, add a basic HTML stack.

Paste the following code into the stack…

```
<?php

error_reporting(E_ALL & ~E_NOTICE);
ini_set('display_errors' , 1);

?>

```

Now look in. preview to see if any errors are shown.

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**Author:** ![monica](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/monica/32/17454_2.png) [@monica](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/monica)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/37 "2021-07-16T12:23:38Z")

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@dan Thank you!

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/38 "2021-07-16T13:41:57Z")

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Hi ya’ll,

Good News! RapidWeaver 8.9.1 is now available (direct version), this should fix the issue for those of you that are having issues previewing in RapidWeaver. Mac App Store and Setapp version will be available as soon as they are approved.

Check for update or grab the version directly from our release notes page:

> **[RapidWeaver Release Notes](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/)**
>
> RapidWeaver release notes, including links to download every version of RapidWeaver since 2004.

This means RapidWeaver works on everything from Mac OS 10.12 right though to macOS Monterey. It’s also a universal app for Intel and Apple M1. Pretty cool, hey?!

Keep on Weaving!

Thank,  
Dan

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**Author:** ![telepati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9a140/32.png) [@telepati](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/telepati)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/39 "2021-07-16T18:02:22Z")

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@dan something wrong with Monterey. The latest update blocked Preview on Monterey. v8.9 working but v8.9.1 doesn’t work. 🤷‍♂️

Edit: Another thing is app is crashing when I try to choose File/Open.  
Notes: My files are under iCloud Drive.

Attached crash report;  
[https://workupload.com/file/LamV9MWHKSP](https://workupload.com/file/LamV9MWHKSP)

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-8-9-broken-preview-update-fixed-in-8-9-1/39965/40 "2021-07-16T19:16:09Z")

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Very odd, are you running the Public Beta of Monterey?

We’ve looked at the crash report and it appears Stacks is causing the crash (I think)… Please remember Monterey is a beta so things are likely to be funky… As far as I know Stacks is working fine on Monterey… so I’m not sure what’s going on…

Anyone else having issues with 8.9.1 on Monterey?

Oh and does Preview work if you start a new project in 8.9.1?

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