Can't manage file conflicts after mods have been installed

[SeriousConcept1134]

Describe the bug
When attempting to resolve a file conflict between mods after they've been fully installed (i.e. not during the installation process), you are only able to select a different option in the drop-down menu (next to the file name in question) for the first two files at the top of the list.

Attempting to change options for any files below the first two does nothing (they remain stuck on their original option), but more than that, interacting with their drop-down menus actually affects the options in the first two files instead.

So I can attempt to select a different option for the 3rd, 7th, or 10th file in the list, but instead of affecting those files, their drop-downs affect the options in file 1 and 2 instead, while their own options remain unchanged (incorrect mapping of the drop-down menus?).

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to any mod which has more than two file conflicts
2. Right click on it and select "Manage File Conflicts"
3. Try to use the drop-down menus to change to a different option for any files below the 1st and 2nd ones

Expected behavior
You expect the drop-down menu next to each file to change the option for that file.

Screenshots
Not applicable.

Platform:

• OS: Windows 11
• Vortex Version 1.12.3

Additional context
Downgrading to Vortex 1.11.3 completely resolved this issue. So this bug was introduced at some point after this version.
Also I'm using Vortex exclusively for Skyrim modding (if that's relevant).

[ChemGuy1611]

Can you include a screenshot? Do you have the little lock icon on any of the mods in the conflict manager?

[SeriousConcept1134]

Can you include a screenshot?

I'm not really sure what a screenshot would show in this scenario? You'll literally just see the file conflict dialogue.
If I have time I'll try to make a video of the issue and post it here.

Do you have the little lock icon on any of the mods in the conflict manager?

No, there's no lock, and the problem is the same no matter which mod you try it with.

Also please don't forget that downgrading to an earlier version of Vortex fixed the issue (1.11.3 in my case).

There have also been reports about this issue from other users on Reddit and Nexus forums, I am not the first person to experience this. I just figured I would be the first one to file an official bug report.

[ChemGuy1611]

Screenshots are very helpful. I think I understand what you are trying to say, despite confusing wording. I have seen similar reports.

[SeriousConcept1134]

Screenshots are very helpful.

Usually they are, just not in this particular case :)

I think I understand what you are trying to say, despite confusing wording.

Just out of curiosity, which wording did you find confusing? (English is not my first language)

I have seen similar reports.

Can you not reproduce the issue on your end?

[ChemGuy1611]

I cannot reproduce this error. My conflict manager works fine for more than 2 mods. The dropdowns on the other mods do not change the first two options.

Have you tried reinstalling the affected mods? I have heard others say it can fix issues with conflict manager.

[IDCs]

@SeriousConcept1134 I would need a copy of your state information to debug this; by the sound of it, you no longer have a setup which can reproduce this issue (as you downgraded to 1.11.X)

If you are able to reproduce this reliably in the future, please contact me or @insomnious on Discord (nagev_ | .insomnious
) or on the Nexus Mods forums via DM so we can help you export your state and debug it with you.

Going to close this issue, but please do re-open it if you manage to reproduce it.

[IDCs]

Thanks @morhe for helping debug this issue.