Motion blur filter can cause hanging

ID:2310837
 
Nov 1 2017, 7:51 am
Resolved
Large values for the motion blur filter could result in hanging because of an error in the way the engine tried to break the blur down into multiple passes.
BYOND Version:512.1393
Operating System:Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
Web Browser:Chrome 61.0.3163.100
Applies to:Dream Seeker
Status: Resolved (512.1394)
This issue has been resolved.
Descriptive Problem Summary: When attempting to apply a motion blur filter using values on the higher end as seen below, the client hangs.

Numbered Steps to Reproduce Problem:
  1. Open a DM environment
  2. Attempt a motion blur filter using values on the higher end as seen below
  3. Observe the client


Code Snippet (if applicable) to Reproduce Problem:
filters += filter(type = "motion_blur", x = 8)


Expected Results: For the motion blur to be applied with no hanging/freezing of the client.

Actual Results: The client hangs and must be forcefully closed in most cases.

When does the problem NOT occur? When the x/y values supplied are on the lower end. The larger the values, the more fierce the hang. The blur is applied regardless though if the client is not force-closed.

Workarounds: N/A
Nov 1 2017, 8:56 am
Lummox JR resolved issue with message:
Large values for the motion blur filter could result in hanging because of an error in the way the engine tried to break the blur down into multiple passes.