microsoft/Terminal

Cursor disappears when AtlasEngine and Software Rendering are used together

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#17,472 opened on Jun 24, 2024

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Description

Windows Terminal version

1.20.11381.0

Windows build number

Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22631.0

Other Software

No response

Steps to reproduce

Open a Terminal with AtlasEngine and Software Redering active together

Expected Behavior

For the cursor to be shown

Actual Behavior

Cursor is invisible

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the cursor rendering code in AtlasEngine and software rendering paths. Trace the condition that causes the cursor to be invisible when both are enabled.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
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