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The [http://odamex.net/bugs Odamex Bug Tracker] is an active list of issues. Look through the bugs to see if the bug you want to report is already listed. Please only post reproducible bugs, with steps to reproduce them.
 
The [http://odamex.net/bugs Odamex Bug Tracker] is an active list of issues. Look through the bugs to see if the bug you want to report is already listed. Please only post reproducible bugs, with steps to reproduce them.
 
If the bug is new and did not appear in a previous [[svn]] revision, it would also be helpful to determine which revision caused the bug. You may need to do [[regression]] testing to work this out.
 
  
 
== What to include ==
 
== What to include ==
  
 
For a [[crash]], be sure to include [[debugger]] information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config.
 
For a [[crash]], be sure to include [[debugger]] information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config.

Revision as of 18:08, 30 March 2006

Why bother?

  • Help odamex
  • Improve your IT and testing skills
  • You might get mentioned in the credits if your report was very helpful

How to report a bug

The Odamex Bug Tracker is an active list of issues. Look through the bugs to see if the bug you want to report is already listed. Please only post reproducible bugs, with steps to reproduce them.

What to include

For a crash, be sure to include debugger information, including the callstack. You need to detail exact steps to reproduce the crash. Including anything relevant, such as the wad, map, OS, compiler, and config.