DW 21.7 code view crashes app

[HCBen]

When using code view (which I use exclusively), DW will crash randomly, but persistently. I'm not sure what is causing this but I believe it's related to the code collapse and/or code assist features. When I use/revert back to a previous version, specifically 21.5, DW doesn't crash although the code-collapse feature still incorrectly collapses code from a previously saved version of a file. And I suspect that the code-assist feature may be the issue because when I disable the code assist, I can use DW for a longer period of time before it crashes. With code assist enabled, especially for DW 21.7, I can only use it for a few minutes before it crashes fairly consistently.

App Version: > 21.5

Windows 11 

AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM

[Jon Fritz]

Have you done any of the typical troubleshooting steps like restoring preferences?

Even on a new installation, DW can corrupt the preferences file, causing all kinds of weird behavior. If you haven't tried it, it may be worth a shot.

[HCBen]

I have in the past and I tried it again per your suggestion, I even re-installed DW, but the crashes persist.

Either the DW software is having problems reading/saving preference files on my pc or there is a bug in the DW application code (or both), but it's not something I think can be resolve by restoring preferences or re-installing DW. I have been submitting the crash dump logs to Adobe so I hope they they are aware.

This issue has become a real neusance and limits my ability to effectively work using the software. Which is a shame because I've been using DW for over 20 years and haven't found a better code editor that meets my specific needs.

[Nancy OShea]

I suspect that the code-assist feature may be the issue because when I disable the code assist, I can use DW for a longer period of time before it crashes. With code assist enabled, especially for DW 21.7, I can only use it for a few minutes before it crashes...

By @HCBen

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