After the latest update (1.8.139) a problem has surfaced which renders the client unusable following the use of /lua ReloadInterface(). Specifically: the client no longer sends or receives chat messages; flight controls don't work; energy lost does not recharge; /explode does not send you to a station (until you reconnect). The only way to make the client usable again is to logoff and reconnect. Restarting the client does not appear to be necessary.

This was tested by me on Linux 32-bit and 64-bit client (multi-threaded = 0) and no plugins installed. Other people I have asked to try this have reported similar problems.

Screenshot before ReloadInterface()
Screenshot after ReloadInterface()

Yep, black space, no controls in osx.

Confirmed, this happens on Android 4.1.1 also.

I was able to log off successfully, quit the game, and logged back in. My ship was placed inside the exit bay of the station I left before doing /lua ReloadInterface() mid-flight.

Tested without any plugins.

Thanks, noted. We'll try to fix it asap.

Fixed in the new update 1.8.239.1.

Works on Android! Thanks Ray!