Report ID: 935528917

6500jmk4
I have been getting the following error message when my computer tries to sync:

[JavaScript Error: "uncaught exception: '18' is not a valid field for type 13"]

[JavaScript Error: "'18' is not a valid field for type 13" {file: "chrome://zotero/content/xpcom/sync.js" line: 891}]

Please let me know if you need any more information. Thanks.
  • dstillman
    This is a known issue.

    If you don't have any changes on your home computer, the easiest thing to do is to perform a Restore from Zotero Server from the Sync->Reset pane of the Zotero preferences.

    If you do have local changes, provide a Debug ID for a sync attempt that produces the error.
  • dstillman
    And even if you do intend to do a Restore from Zotero Server, a Debug ID may be helpful as we try to fix this.
  • jasonaboyd
    I'm also having this problem. Debug ID D385501916.
  • 6500jmk4
    Sorry for the delay. my Debug ID is D2056766041
  • dstillman
    jasonaboyd and 6500jmk4: If you're still getting this error, could you upload your database to the DB Repair Tool and e-mail the Upload ID the tool provides to support@zot....org, with a link to this thread? Don't post the Upload ID here. You can ignore the download link the tool provides for now, since it probably won't fix your error.
  • dstillman
    edited July 24, 2011
    Actually, before you do that try installing the latest 2.1 Branch dev XPI, which may fix this. The 2.1 Branch dev XPI should be safe to use, but you should still make sure you have a backup of your Zotero data directory for good measure.

    If the sync goes through successfully, you can (and should) switch back to 2.1.8 from the home page.
  • 6500jmk4
    Thanks. Branch XPI not fixing the problem. Will try DB Repair Tool.
  • dstillman
    Are you sure you're getting the same error? Or are you getting a different error?
  • dstillman
    If it's a different error, try updating to the latest branch build (r9957 or higher).
  • 6500jmk4
    It seems to be the same error:

    [JavaScript Error: "'18' is not a valid field for type 13" {file: "chrome://zotero/content/xpcom/sync.js" line: 891}]

    Thanks.
  • dstillman
    Can you provide another Report ID?
  • 6500jmk4
    Sure, here it is: 453999592
  • dstillman
    You're still running 2.1.8, not the 2.1 Branch dev XPI.
  • 6500jmk4
    Right, I switched back when it didn't work. I'll do it again, run a report, and resend it to you.
  • 6500jmk4
    I just got a new MacBook, updated it to Lion, updated Firefox, and everything works again now that I started using the 2.1 Branch dev XPI. Thanks for your help on this.
  • jasonaboyd
    Thanks. The 2.1 Branch dev XPI appears to have resolved the issue for me.
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