memory leak

LaxOfBayDay

My app has a memory leak. I'm a noobie and I've been struggling to figure out how to plug it.

The following code is what is highlighted when I get the out of memory error:

instText.clear(); 
instText.add(loadImage(dataPath(textName)));

It's contained in a conditional and loads a different image every time I press a button. I tried to change it to.

instText.clear(); 
System.gc();
instText.add(loadImage(dataPath(textName)));

But I still got a memory error. Any advice would be appreciated.

KevinWorkman

Please post a MCVE that demonstrates the problem. Note that this should not be your full program! It should be a small example that shows the same behavior.

Also note that calling System.gc() isn't going to do anything to avoid an OutOfMemoryError.

kfrajer

What is instText? Can you post an MCVE demonstrating your problem?

Kf