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Can't open projects - Stuck on Unity Package Manager - Starting Server

Discussion in '2017.2 Beta' started by mobychan, Jul 13, 2017.

  1. mobychan

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    Hello everyone,

    I installed the Unity 2017.2 beta yesterday and have not been able to open any project, no matter if mine, the RoboDash Demo or a new one.
    I can select the Project/create a new one and the little "loading" windows appears but it's stuck at about 1/4 saying "Starting Server..."
    upload_2017-7-13_12-11-24.png

    I'm behind a Proxy here, but the 2017.1 Release version is working correctly.
    The Beta is working fine at home, so I'm not sure what the problem could be.
    I tried reinstalling(and removing all other Unity instances as well), only installing the bare bones Unity Editor, and added the HTTP_proxy and HTTPS_proxy Environment Variables:
    upload_2017-7-13_12-14-9.png



    Any ideas?
     
    mobychan, Jul 13, 2017
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  2. lucvovan

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    Hi Mobychan,
    the proxy shouldn't be the problem here. We have a fix coming in the next beta that should fix the retry. It's possible there was a problem launching the package manager server.

    Is this happening even after closing/restarting unity?

    thanks!
    Luc
     
    lucvovan, Jul 13, 2017
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  3. mobychan

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    Hello^^

    Will it be long until we can get that fix?

    Yes, as I wrote, I installed it yesterday.
    it doesn't work even after restarting twice.
    I also checked if there were any stray processes left, but there's nothing I can find
    deleting all local unity data from AppData and reinstalling also didn't help
     
    mobychan, Jul 13, 2017
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  4. Peter77

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    Unity usually releases a new beta every 1-2 weeks. Luc wrote the fix is going to be available in the next beta, so it's either this or next week then.
     
    Peter77, Jul 13, 2017
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  5. lucvovan

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    mobychan, can you fill a fogbugz with your editor.log or send it to me.
    thanks!
    Luc
     
    lucvovan, Jul 13, 2017
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  6. Kombiice

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    Same for me!
     
    Kombiice, Jul 13, 2017
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  7. mobychan

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    @lucvovan Is the editor.log you mention the one in AppData\Local\Unity\Editor?
    And the fogbugz url is this one?
    https://fogbugz.unity3d.com

    It's my first time working with a unity Beta and I couldn't find that Info right away.
     
    mobychan, Jul 14, 2017
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  8. Peter77

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    Peter77, Jul 14, 2017
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  9. mobychan

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    Thanks @Peter77 ^^

    so the logfile I found is the right one
    I already read the guide to being an effective beta tester for the most parts, but there's nothing on log files and nothing on FogBugz
    The how to report bugs part is not really helping because there's nothing on FogBugz and the Editor in question won't launch
    I found this thread about FogBugz:
    https://forum.unity3d.com/threads/submitting-bug-report-shows-blank-page-on-fogbugz.482925/
    so I assume https://fogbugz.unity3d.com is the site I should post the bug on.
    (Still searching for where I can register myself, so it's easier to check back...)
     
    mobychan, Jul 14, 2017
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  10. Peter77

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    The Unity bug-reporter is a separate application that you find in your Unity installation directory:
    <Unity>\Editor\BugReporter\unity.bugreporter.exe

    Once you submitted a bug using the Unity bug-reporter tool, as explained in How to report bugs, you receive a confirmation email with a link to an automatically created FogBugz ticket.
     
    Peter77, Jul 14, 2017
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  11. mobychan

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    Oh, so I can access it directly, thanks^^

    looks like it can't send the report though...
    times out because of the proxy.
    Is there any information it adds automatically or could I just send the report from home?
    upload_2017-7-14_10-42-51.png
     
    mobychan, Jul 14, 2017
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  12. mobychan

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    Installed 2017.2.0b3 today and it's still having the same problem.
    Even the Bug Report is not working not matter which of the two beta versions I use.
    Send the report from my working home version now
     
    mobychan, Jul 17, 2017
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  13. mobychan

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    Tried 2017.2.0b4 and nothing really changes, just getting a "fancy" error message after waiting a while.
    Editor.log is not helping, Unity Package Manager simply timed out, no idea why.
    I created a new 2D project and had the same effect as above, even when using unity as administrator.

    upload_2017-7-21_11-19-54.png

    Editor.log:
    Code (csharp):
    1.  
    2. LICENSE SYSTEM [2017721 11:18:17] No start/stop license dates set
    3.  
    4. LICENSE SYSTEM [2017721 11:18:17] Next license update check is after 2017-07-13T08:19:23
    5.  
    6. Built from '2017.2/staging' branch; Version is '2017.2.0b4 (0c51d4e28d7f) revision 807380'; Using compiler version '160040219'
    7. OS: 'Windows 10  (10.0.0) 64bit' Language: 'de' Physical Memory: 16247 MB
    8. BatchMode: 0, IsHumanControllingUs: 1, StartBugReporterOnCrash: 1, Is64bit: 1, IsPro: 0
    9. PackageManager Server::Start -- Port 61958 was selected
    10.  
    11.  COMMAND LINE ARGUMENTS:
    12. C:\Program Files\Unity 2017.2.0b4\Editor\Unity.exe
    13. IsTimeToCheckForNewEditor: Update time 1500632181 current 1500628701
    14. D:/moby's stuff/New Unity Project
    15. Loading GUID <-> Path mappings...0.000071 seconds
    16. Loading Asset Database...0.000500 seconds
    17. Audio: FMOD Profiler initialized on port 54900
    18. AssetDatabase consistency checks...0.016133 seconds
    19. Refreshing native plugins compatible for Editor in 0.00 ms, found 0 plugins.
    20. Preloading 0 native plugins for Editor in 0.00 ms.
    21. Failed to start Unity Package Manager: operation timed out.
    22.  
     
    mobychan, Jul 21, 2017
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  14. rastlin

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    I think the package server is just standard NodeJs server. NodeJS is installed in .\Editor\Data\Tools\nodejs\ folder in your unity installation. There should be 'npm-debug.log' file that might contain some informations regarding your problem.

    Try to troubleshoot some issues related to starting nodejs, maybe you have a firewall rule defined blocking it?
     
    rastlin, Jul 21, 2017
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  15. mobychan

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    Thanks I'll check on monday, when I'm back at the problematic PC but VS Code has no Problems loading extensions, and I user node from command promt already as well...
     
    mobychan, Jul 21, 2017
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  16. superpig

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    I think, based on some conversations I've seen internally, that we've identified the main cause of this - something to do with proxy settings being used even when connecting to localhost, which they shouldn't be - and a fix will be forthcoming in a future beta.
     
    superpig, Jul 22, 2017
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  17. Kombiice

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    Ahh, then I'm gonna stick with an older beta!
     
    Kombiice, Jul 24, 2017
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  18. benoitv_unity

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    mobychan, as superpig said, we are working on a fix. In the meantime, the workaround is to create an environment variable UNITY_NOPROXY with the value localhost. Please let us know if that works for you.

    Benoit
     
    benoitv_unity, Aug 3, 2017
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  19. pedro_unity

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    hello @mobychan:

    The following command prompt lines should have you fixed in no time while we work on a more permanent fix:

    (Windows) In the Command Prompt,
    enter: setx UNITY_NOPROXY localhost

    (Mac) In the Terminal, enter:
    export UNITY_NOPROXY=localhost

    In both cases, to verify if it has been well set:
    echo $UNITY_NOPROXY

    Should return localhost.

    Cheers!
     
    pedro_unity, Aug 3, 2017
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  20. Kombiice

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    Does not work, sadly.
     
    Kombiice, Aug 8, 2017
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  21. pedro_unity

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    @Kombiice, @mobychan

    Thanks for your help in trying to identify the issue. Please confirm which OS you're using. If you're on MacOS, please be aware that the command line above is not persistent and will only "last" as long as the command window remains open.

    Another potential issue, this type on WindowsOS, would be that your local firewall has a block node.js (or Unity.exe) rule activated blocking the startup of one or both.

    In order to find what the issue is, would you terribly mind sending me an idea of the setup you're using? You can private message me this through the forums.

    Thanks kindly,

    P
     
    pedro_unity, Aug 8, 2017
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  22. mobychan

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    I'm currently unable to test the fix, but I was able to launch Unity by disabling the Proxy until the Package Manager was finished.
     
    mobychan, Aug 8, 2017
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  23. Kombiice

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    Thanks for the answer, @pedro_unity! Currently, I am using Windows 10.

    Which specs do you need?


    EDIT: This happens just with 2017.2 Betas.
    There are also problems with 2017.1 betas. I don't remember which one it was, but when I built a game and tried to start it, it said: Fatal Error, failed to load mono.

    Also, I couldn't open any projects in folders with dots (.) anymore, since Beta 2017.1.


    edit edit: My firewall seems to block something.


    http://prntscr.com/g5x40x

    http://prntscr.com/g5x3nx

    http://prntscr.com/g5x3uh


    Kind regards
     
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    Kombiice, Aug 8, 2017
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  24. pedro_unity

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    Thank you for the super fast answers!

    @mobychan : Unity creates a specific entry per project (on Windows only) on your Windows firewall. On projects that have Unity Package Manager enabled, it also asks for "Allow" permissions for node.js. Node.js should be allowed to function to be able to create the UPM server that manages local package management. Would you kindly verify if your node entries are set to "allowed"?

    Thanks so much for the help,
    P
     
    pedro_unity, Aug 8, 2017
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  25. Kombiice

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    Thanks for the answer!

    I have activated permissions for all Unity / Package Manager / Mono Develop entries in the fire wall. It's still not working.
    There is also no node.js entry!


    edit: I have found these node.exe files. Set gave them permissions, still not working.
    http://prntscr.com/g62a1r

    Cheers
     
    Kombiice, Aug 8, 2017
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  26. Kombiice

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    I have testeded several Unity 2017.2 betas. None worked.
     
    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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  28. pedro_unity

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    Thank you @Kombiice.

    I'll try reproducing your issue internally and get back to you if more questions arise if you don't mind, of course.

    Cheers,
    P.
     
    pedro_unity, Aug 9, 2017
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    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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  30. Kombiice

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    Okay. Tried to install 2017.2.0b6 on another Drive (C). The grey skin isn't there anymore, but when I'm trying to launch a project, I get this:


    Edit: Also, there is no Editor.log

    http://prntscr.com/g6cjib
     
    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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  31. Kombiice

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    Trying 2017.2.0b4. Same problem as in the beginning: Starting server....

    I've now spent abou 7-8 hours trying to get it working. Think it would make more sense to wait for a fix.
     
    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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  32. Kombiice

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    When using Beta 2017.1.0b8, I'm getting this while building the game:

    upload_2017-8-9_17-8-3.png


    edit: This seems to work! Jay. Just takes a long time
     
    Kombiice, Aug 9, 2017
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  33. mobychan

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    @pedro_unity I'm not on the problematic computer this week, but it should have the needed access, because I used node.js and npm outside of Unity before I even installed Unity
     
    mobychan, Aug 9, 2017
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  34. mobychan

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    Wasn't able to try the workaround but using b8 it's working normally now^^
     
    mobychan, Aug 21, 2017
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  35. f1chris

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    Had the same issue where I was stuck in Resolving Packages at Project Load.

    Deleted UnityPackageManager & Temp folders in my Project folder and restarted Unity.
     
    f1chris, Oct 5, 2017
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