Bug 485001 - Graphs draw random noise "dots" around graph
Summary: Graphs draw random noise "dots" around graph
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: plasma-systemmonitor
Classification: Applications
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.0.3
Platform: Neon Linux
: NOR minor
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: KSysGuard Developers
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Reported: 2024-04-03 21:47 UTC by Phil Hord
Modified: 2024-05-30 14:33 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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Attachments
Screenshot of artifacts, with inset zoomed in (246.10 KB, image/png)
2024-04-03 21:47 UTC, Phil Hord
Details
Another screenshot showing the dots also appearing over "empty" regions (14.60 KB, image/png)
2024-04-03 21:49 UTC, Phil Hord
Details

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Description Phil Hord 2024-04-03 21:47:02 UTC
Created attachment 168116 [details]
Screenshot of artifacts, with inset zoomed in

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SUMMARY
When the graphs are drawn on the System Monitor, random artifacts show up above or on the graph drawing. It is most noticeable when "Fill opacity" is set to "100%".  The stray dots change each time the graph is redrawn. This creates an ugly, distractiing effect.  

It looks like a video bug, but it doesn't change when I move the window or display it internal vs. external monitors.  It may still be a low-level drawing bug, but I haven't noticed the problem on any other apps.  

I didn't see this problem in 5.27.x.  It showed up when I upgraded to Plasma 6.0.0.  I thought it was a Wayland bug at first, but I also see it on X11.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open the History pane
2. Make sure CPU graph options have "Fill opacity: 100%"
3. See dots appear above the graph

OBSERVED RESULT
Graph has ugly dots around the edges.  (See attached screenshot.)

EXPECTED RESULT
Pretty graph.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS

Operating System: KDE neon 6.0
KDE Plasma Version: 6.0.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.0.0
Qt Version: 6.6.3
Kernel Version: 6.5.0-26-generic (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: X11
Processors: 8 × Intel® Core™ i7-10610U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Memory: 15.2 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor: Mesa Intel® UHD Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 20UCS4TR00
System Version: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Comment 1 Phil Hord 2024-04-03 21:49:02 UTC
Created attachment 168117 [details]
Another screenshot showing the dots also appearing over "empty" regions
Comment 2 Arjen Hiemstra 2024-05-30 14:33:17 UTC
This has been solved in KQuickCharts in the meantime.