NullReferenceException in a VRChat avatar project - what it means and fixes
Quick fix
- Update the tool named in the error to the latest version
- If that doesn't fix it, check that tool's readme or download page
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What you see on screen:
NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
What it means
A tool tried to use something that was empty and stopped.
Common causes
- Tool version mismatch
- A required field was left empty
How to fix it
- Update the tool named in the error to the latest version
- If that doesn't fix it, check that tool's readme or download page
Before you change anything, make a full copy of your project folder so you can go back.
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