Crash when running on GNOME 3

Problem

When trying to start Jaspersoft Studio into a Linux environment that uses GNOME 3, it is possible to experience crashes.

Solution(s)

1. Customize the Jaspersoft Studio (Professional).ini file located in the same folder of your Jaspersoft Studio installation (i.e /opt/jaspersoft/jaspersoftstudiopro-5.5.0.final/Jaspersoft Studio Professional.ini) appending the following JVM argument:

   -Dorg.eclipse.swt.browser.DefaultType=mozilla[/code]

2. Specify the JVM argument above when running your Jaspersoft Studio installation from command line. Example below:

   -vmargs -Dorg.eclipse.swt.browser.DefaultType=mozilla[/code]

3. Modify the config.ini file of your Jaspersoft Studio installation as follows (i.e /opt/jaspersoft/jaspersoftstudiopro-5.5.0.final/configuration/config.ini):

   org.eclipse.swt.browser.DefaultType=mozilla[/code]

Related articles

• The Issue #3343 in the Community Tracker.
• The Eclipse Bug #404776 in the official Eclipse Bugzilla.