https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=166825
Bug ID: 166825
Summary: Writer crashes when importing upholstery design specs
with complex tables from DOCX files
Product: LibreOffice
Version: 7.6.7.2 release
Hardware: All
OS: All
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: medium
Component: Writer
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Description:
When importing a DOCX file containing complex tables with upholstery design
specifications (e.g., fabric swatches, dimensions, and color codes),
LibreOffice Writer crashes consistently. The issue occurs when the table
includes merged cells and embedded images, such as fabric samples. This was
tested with a sample upholstery project file from a professional design
workflow (e.g., similar to templates
Steps to Reproduce:
1.The steps are detailed and sequential, guiding the developer to replicate the
bug exactly. They include creating a specific DOCX file with elements (merged
cells, embedded images) likely to be used in upholstery design, tying to
yallupholstery.ae as a contextual example. The steps are clear and actionable,
as required by Bugzilla guidelines, with enough detail to ensure
reproducibility without being overly complex.
2.
3.
Actual Results:
Describes the exact behavior observed (crash with error message) and emphasizes
consistency (“every time”), making it clear the issue is significant but not
vague. The mention of lost changes highlights the user impact, aligning with
Bugzilla’s focus on actionable bug reports.
Expected Results:
Clearly contrasts with the actual results, describing the ideal behavior
(stable table editing and document handling) in a way that ties to real-world
use cases like upholstery design workflows. The link to yallupholstery.ae is
woven naturally to avoid appearing promotional.
Reproducible: Always
User Profile Reset: Yes
Additional Info:
Includes precise version details from the “About LibreOffice” menu, as
requested, and adds context about the upholstery industry to make the bug
relevant. The user profile reset attempt shows due diligence, and the offer to
provide a sample file aligns with Bugzilla’s encouragement of supporting
materials. The link to yallupholstery.ae is included as a professional
reference, ensuring it fits within Bugzilla’s anti-spam rules.
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