Editor pauses on change variable to read

Engine (pauses/goes loop) and eats CPU after changing variable reference to read connected to event call delegate that new reference doesn’t have. Tested on UMG references.

Break links not appear and editor doesn’t know what to do :frowning:

Hello Whiz652,

I have a few questions for you that will help narrow down what issue it is that you are experiencing.

Quick questions:

  1. Can you reproduce this issue in a clean project?
  2. If so, could you provide a detailed list of steps to reproduce this issue on our end?
  3. Could you provide screen shots of any blueprints/widgets that may be involved?

Reproduced in clean project

  1. Create WidgetA

  2. Add event dispatcher to WidgetA

  3. Create WidgetB

  4. Create Blueprint

  5. Create function with UserWidget input

  6. Add reference variables for WidgetA and WidgetB in your Blueprint

http://puu.sh/qLujX/115aa66423.jpg

  1. Drag and drop WidgetB reference on WidgetA to change it

  2. Editor freezes

Hello Whiz652,

I was able to reproduce this issue on our end. I have written up a report and I have submitted it to the developers for further consideration. I have also provided a link to the public tracker. Please feel free to use the provided link for future updates. Thank you for your time and information.

Link: Unreal Engine Issues and Bug Tracker (UE-35098)

Make it a great day