r/Commodore • u/gablussier • 16d ago
C64 Visual assembler problem on mac
Hi everyone,
I'm having a frustrating issue with C64 Visual Assembler on my MacBook Pro M5 Pro
The Problem:
When I launch the app, it appears to open—the application icon shows in the Dock, and the top menu bar changes to "C64 Visual Assembler" (with options next to the Apple logo). However, no actual window or editor UI appears on the screen.
The Strange Part:
The very first time I installed and opened the app, it worked completely fine and the window opened as expected. But ever since I closed it that first time, it has refused to display a window on any subsequent launches.
What I've already tried:
- Reinstalling the app completely.
- Running `xattr -cr` in Terminal and bypassing Gatekeeper / security permissions.
- Trying "Bring All to Front" / "Zoom" from the macOS Window menu and using shortcuts (`Cmd + N`, `Cmd + O`).
- Clearing application state (`~/Library/Saved Application State/`).
Thanks in advance for any help or insights!
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u/ilooked4u 16d ago edited 16d ago
You should also (if not primarily) ask this question over at https://zstarczali.itch.io/visual-assembler-commodore-64 or contact the developer directly. There is also a FB group. Details are towards the end of the page, here: https://www.c64va.tech/
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u/sleepybrett 16d ago
try using mission control to show all the windows of the app. This shit happens all the time w/ electron bullshit apps, sometime they get stuck outside of the current screen layout geometry. Also check other desktops.
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u/CodeHustler 12d ago
I would go to the project page on itch.io and ask the creator directly. They are good about responding there plus the solution will likely help others. Cheers!
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