I have been plagued with multiple crashes of Libre Office when saving ODS files originally created in XLS format. This happened with versions earlier than 5.1.4.2 This seems to be solved by just saving these files in their original XLS format and not as ODS files.
Would it be possible you attach an example file? (by using this link https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/attachment.cgi?bugid=101781&action=enter) Have in mind that any uploaded file is automatically made public so follow advice from https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/QA/Bugzilla/Sanitizing_Files_Before_Submission You may also give a try to 5.1.5 or brand new 5.2.0 Finally, this link may help too: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/QA/FirstSteps
Created attachment 127076 [details] XLS file made with MS Excel crashes LO on 3rd saving in ODS format I have been plagued with multiple crashes of LO while saving a formerly XLS file in ODS format. The crash always happens on the 3rd saving operation and does not depend on the changes made in the file nor on its size. This big XLS file made with MS Excel in 2006 was comprising more than 150 leaves and always crashed LO when saved on the 3 rd time in ODS format. It was reduced to one empty leaf and still it crashes LO on the 3rd saving attempt. The crash happens with LO 5.1.4.2 and 5.0.6. I did not try previous releases. This files works alright with LO and does not crash LO when used and saved in XLS format in LO. I have not yet found other former XLS files that crash LO, whether new or old.
Except if you want to fix the bug, don't assign yourself the bug. Also, since I'm on cc, you don't have to send me a mail privately. Also, you need to attach the xls file not the ods file so we can try to reproduce this. Indeed, I don't reproduce this with ods file on pc Debian x86-64 with master sources updated today.
Created attachment 127131 [details] Original XLS file in XL 97-2003 format made in 2006 As requested, this is the original file made in 2006 in XL 97-2003 format to which about 150 leaves have subsequently been added. This original XLS file DOES NOT crash LO on saving in ODS format. So the mystery remains : - the original XLS file does not crash LO wether saved in XL or ODS format - this same XLS file, having been added 150 leaves along the time, crashes LO when saved in ODS format but does not crash LO when saved in XL format. It may have a relation with : - either the number of leaves that have been added - a mistake in the formulas connecting the leaves to one another or to external files - a mistake in one of the saving processes during the years 2006 through 2016. During that time, MS XL was used, then Open Office, then now Libre Office.
I could reproduce the crash on 3rd save with the first attachment (don't need to touch anything, just save three times) in v5.1.4.2 and v5.1.5.2 / Windows 7. No crash in v5.2.0.4 or v5.2.1.2. After checking with older versions, no crash in v4.4.0.3, but the crash is there in v5.0.0.5. Since there's a chance the file might be corrupt, I'd be hesitant to close it as WORKSFORME, but a bibisect or reverse bibisect can now be run on the issue. Hisanshams, in the meantime I'd suggest testing with v5.2 versions to see if there's any sign the file could be corrupt.
No crash with the same steps with v5.1.4.2 / Ubuntu 16.04. Could be Windows only.
Several crashes while saving in XLS or ODS with version 5.1.4.2/32 W8.1. As suggested, I installed L.O 5.2.1.2/64 W8.1. Saved numerous times in XLS or ODS. No crash so far. Size file is reduced from 1.5 MO (XLS) to 0.5 MO (ODS) as was the case before. Saves are a lot faster, don't lock the computer for +/- 10 seconds. I will continue monitoring and report. Thanks a lot. The best.