"The blocks area did not load properly."

[busybird15]

I looked through all of the same errors in the other posts but none has resolved my issue.

• I keep getting this error when I load the app; I created a checkpoint and removed extensions but that did not relieve the error.
• It only happens with this project.
• It started doing this just two days ago, the day before when I was working on it it saved just fine.
• I also noticed this null block in the editor of the "Profile" screen:
  
• I am using the code.appinventor.mit.edu editor.

[ChrisWard]

Hi Tyler - I'll take a look.

[ChrisWard]

Do you see this error message on loading the Project?

You have eight extensions stored in the Project, spread across four screens - is that right?

[ChrisWard]

So as per the error message you posted, only Screen: Profile has a Blocks error, and that's the Screen that uses the FilePicker extension mentioned in the error message.

[ChrisWard]

Right - App Inventor does not like the FilePicker Extension, it's been a struggle to remove all traces.

The attached Project file, 'BlockCoin2' has been cleaned. I have created a new Screen 'Profile2' and partially re-built the GUI by copy-paste from Screen 'Profile'. There are so many tiny components (not well named!) it is difficult to pick them all out, but that's your job! As soon as you have picked the other missing GUI components (or modified Screen 'Profile2' with new components), delete Screen 'Profile'.

I recommend that you do not use the FilePicker extension for now. The extension developer will hopefully be able to help.

BlockCoin2.aia (1.4 MB)

[Taifun]

@ChrisWard

The extension developer will hopefully be able to help

@JEWEL

(Not compatible with nb194) [Free] File Picker Extension - Pick File From Storage (2.1.6)

[Free] File Picker Extension - Pick Any File From Storage (2.1.6) Hello guys, I've built this awesome extension for you to pick any type of file from device storage.

Total Blocks

Now 2 functions, 2 events and 16 properties available! [image]

Pick File Using this blocks you can pick single file. [image] filePath --> It's return the path of picked file. fileName --> It's return the name of picked file. fileSize --> It's return the size of picked file. Pick Files Using this bl…

Taifun

[ChrisWard]

Hmm the extension is 'old' - it hasn't been updated since 2021 and a lot has changed in Android and App Inventor since then.

[Taifun]

See also

(Not compatible with nb194) [Free] File Picker Extension - Pick File From Storage (2.1.6)

My guess is, the extension can't be used anymore because of the new file picker component of the new release, see also https://appinventor.mit.edu/ai2/ReleaseNotes.html New FilePicker component (Android only at the moment) EDIT: the extension needs to be renamed else it can'tbe used anymore... Also there are still some open questions... Taifun

Taifun

[busybird15]

@ChrisWard

I had never gotten that error.

Thank you for rebuilding the app, I will try it out this afternoon.

Is there a different file picker extension/activity starter command I can use instead?

[ChrisWard]

@busybird15

Is there a different file picker extension/activity starter command I can use instead?

There is one built-in to App Inventor, next release, which is imminent.

[Taifun]

the new file picker component already is there... you can find it in the Media drawer...

https://ai2.appinventor.mit.edu/reference/components/media.html#FilePicker

Taifun

[busybird15]

@ChrisWard I get the following error with your aia:

I assume this due to me using the code.appinventor.mit.edu page. It does load and work nonetheless. Thank you.
Also, can you take down the aia you shared? This is sort of a private project; I'd posted my aia in case someone needed it for a diagnosis.

@Taifun

the new file picker component already is there... you can find it in the Media drawer...

I do not see the component, though again I assume this is because I am using the code.appinventor.mit.edu page.

[Taifun]

@busybird15

I assume this is because I am using the code.appinventor.mit.edu page.

Yes exactly
It looks like that server has not been updated

Taifun