FBReader Release for the DR1000S - Page 3

kreg · 11-06-2008, 03:57 PM

I am new to the DR1000s and to FBreader, so perhaps I'm just doing something wrong, but i can't get Fbreader to work at all.

I extracted the entire contents of the zip to root level "Programs" folder on the DR1000 device. When I then use the device, I see the Programs folder containing all the files under "Documents".

I only see one file with a icon other than the many PNG files; There is an "FBReader with a "four leaf" icon with an arrow I take to be a shortcut type of thing. But when I click on this with the stylus, the screen refreshed twice and nothing else happens. No reader opens. I am running software build 1.01 on my 1000s.

Thanks.

Adam B. · 11-06-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreg

I am new to the DR1000s and to FBreader, so perhaps I'm just doing something wrong, but i can't get Fbreader to work at all.

I extracted the entire contents of the zip to root level "Programs" folder on the DR1000 device. When I then use the device, I see the Programs folder containing all the files under "Documents".

I only see one file with a icon other than the many PNG files; There is an "FBReader with a "four leaf" icon with an arrow I take to be a shortcut type of thing. But when I click on this with the stylus, the screen refreshed twice and nothing else happens. No reader opens. I am running software build 1.01 on my 1000s.

Thanks.

On the DR, you shouldn't see any PNG files. Only the icon should appear. Try to download and extract it again. If that doesn't work, try extracting with a different program (7zip or winzip for example).

allovertheglobe · 11-06-2008, 05:12 PM

Hmm, maybe you decompressed the folder or copied the contents over the wrong way somehow. On a computer, you should see an "_fbreader" folder (and perhaps metadata.db) inside of "Programs" on the root of your SD card.

On the DR1000, the "Programs" folder should appear to be empty other than the shortcut, PNG files or anything. Because the paths are hard-coded, the location and folder names need to be *exactly* like that.

For me, it worked without a problem. As a matter of fact, I moved the FBReader shortcut ONLY into /System/Desktop so it appears right away in the Home when I turn on the reader.

(Oops, looks like Adam beat me... slow wordy typist that I am -_-;)

pthwaite · 11-07-2008, 06:19 AM

Probably a silly question, however, When you "moved the shortcut" did you just drag & drop it on the PC? I tried to create a shortcut to the shortcut & that went belly up.

Adam B. · 11-07-2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pthwaite

Probably a silly question, however, When you "moved the shortcut" did you just drag & drop it on the PC? I tried to create a shortcut to the shortcut & that went belly up.

You can do it on the PC. Just copy and paste it anywhere you like.

pthwaite · 11-07-2008, 06:45 AM

Thank you, Howard

allovertheglobe · 11-07-2008, 12:46 PM

To clarify further: the shortcuts on your reader are Linux-style shortcuts (ending in .desktop), which is why you have to drag & drop the shortcut file itself (as you mentioned) or copy & paste it (like Adam mentioned)

If you create the usual Windows/Mac-style shortcut, the reader won't know what to do with those.

pthwaite · 11-07-2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks, I had already sussed out the shortcut names but was just checking I didn't have to create/make a new one to point to somewhere else. I have moved them now & just need to reboot & try it

Thanks again.

fujiwat0601 · 11-07-2008, 11:13 PM

mis posted.

kreg · 11-11-2008, 10:04 PM

So thanks to everyone responsible for FBreader and for porting it to the DR. One thing though, on the FBreader documentation page, there really ought to be a picture of the icon bar with labels showing what each does. Many are described on that page--many are not.

Mostly I have had good luck with this on the DR with one issue--I cannot use it with the stylus turned off. Without the stylus, I can turn pages, but that's it. When I get to the end of a section, I cannot go to the next section, close the book or do anything but back up really by using the buttons.

Also, and this is not a big deal and is probably asking a lot, but a zoom feature would be great. Of course, arguably the device should provide that (like the Ipod-touch does yeah!). Documents containing graphics can be difficult to make out. But hey, it's a gigantic boost to usability for the DR, so thanks all!

Adam B. · 11-11-2008, 10:10 PM

For a solution for the next section issue, see this post.

I do plan to eventually move all the icons into the DR's menu system, but I have to do more research and spend a lot more time with it. FBReader was really just a good starting point for the first DR port.

wallcraft · 11-11-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreg

One thing though, on the FBreader documentation page, there really ought to be a picture of the icon bar with labels showing what each does. Many are described on that page--many are not.

See Visual Tour of FBReader on a Pepper Pad 3. Some of this is out of date, but the Pepper Pad 3 also uses the standard Linux Desktop version of FBReader (like the DR1000).

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreg

Mostly I have had good luck with this on the DR with one issue--I cannot use it with the stylus turned off. Without the stylus, I can turn pages, but that's it. When I get to the end of a section, I cannot go to the next section, close the book or do anything but back up really by using the buttons.

It is possible to map "actions" to keys (Keys tab under the crossed tools icon). I don't know if the DR1000S has long and short key presses and if it distinguishes between the two up/down clusters, but you can experiment under the keys tab to see how many key options you have and take a look at the available actions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kreg

Also, and this is not a big deal and is probably asking a lot, but a zoom feature would be great. ... Documents containing graphics can be difficult to make out.

Graphic support is very basic in FBReader. Currently, Image Scaling is in the plans for "versions 0.9.*".

ghostwheel · 11-12-2008, 01:19 PM

I got it to work. Very cool!

How hard would it be to port evince-gtk?
I'd really like to get a djvu reader....

Maybe I'll try.

Adam B. · 11-12-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostwheel

I got it to work. Very cool!

How hard would it be to port evince-gtk?
I'd really like to get a djvu reader....

Maybe I'll try.

It doesn't appear to be to difficult to port. I have it running in the emulator.

Now getting it to work with the right file formats is a different issue...

allovertheglobe · 11-12-2008, 09:56 PM

Where does FBReader store its preferences & library information (beyond the actual book files)? I browsed the SD card, admittedly casually, but couldn't identify anything like .something file, maybe I missed it...

11-06-2008, 03:57 PM	#31
kreg Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: DR 1000s	FBreader not working I am new to the DR1000s and to FBreader, so perhaps I'm just doing something wrong, but i can't get Fbreader to work at all. I extracted the entire contents of the zip to root level "Programs" folder on the DR1000 device. When I then use the device, I see the Programs folder containing all the files under "Documents". I only see one file with a icon other than the many PNG files; There is an "FBReader with a "four leaf" icon with an arrow I take to be a shortcut type of thing. But when I click on this with the stylus, the screen refreshed twice and nothing else happens. No reader opens. I am running software build 1.01 on my 1000s. Thanks.

11-07-2008, 11:13 PM	#39
fujiwat0601 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: iLiad Book Edition	mis posted. Last edited by fujiwat0601; 11-07-2008 at 11:17 PM. Reason: mis post

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allovertheglobe Grumpy Old Man Posts: 267 Karma: 30194 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.A., Euro ex-pat Device: Kobo, Nook Classic,Color,ST/Glow, iRex DR1000, Sony 505, REB1100&1200	Hmm, maybe you decompressed the folder or copied the contents over the wrong way somehow. On a computer, you should see an "_fbreader" folder (and perhaps metadata.db) inside of "Programs" on the root of your SD card. On the DR1000, the "Programs" folder should appear to be empty other than the shortcut, PNG files or anything. Because the paths are hard-coded, the location and folder names need to be exactly like that. For me, it worked without a problem. As a matter of fact, I moved the FBReader shortcut ONLY into /System/Desktop so it appears right away in the Home when I turn on the reader. (Oops, looks like Adam beat me... slow wordy typist that I am -_-;)

11-07-2008, 06:19 AM	#34
pthwaite Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Device: DR1000S Sony PRS505 iPad iPhone	Probably a silly question, however, When you "moved the shortcut" did you just drag & drop it on the PC? I tried to create a shortcut to the shortcut & that went belly up.

11-07-2008, 06:45 AM	#36
pthwaite Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Device: DR1000S Sony PRS505 iPad iPhone	Thank you, Howard

11-07-2008, 12:46 PM	#37
allovertheglobe Grumpy Old Man Posts: 267 Karma: 30194 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.A., Euro ex-pat Device: Kobo, Nook Classic,Color,ST/Glow, iRex DR1000, Sony 505, REB1100&1200	To clarify further: the shortcuts on your reader are Linux-style shortcuts (ending in .desktop), which is why you have to drag & drop the shortcut file itself (as you mentioned) or copy & paste it (like Adam mentioned) If you create the usual Windows/Mac-style shortcut, the reader won't know what to do with those.

11-07-2008, 01:02 PM	#38
pthwaite Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 430 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Device: DR1000S Sony PRS505 iPad iPhone	Thanks, I had already sussed out the shortcut names but was just checking I didn't have to create/make a new one to point to somewhere else. I have moved them now & just need to reboot & try it Thanks again.

11-11-2008, 10:04 PM	#40
kreg Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: DR 1000s	So thanks to everyone responsible for FBreader and for porting it to the DR. One thing though, on the FBreader documentation page, there really ought to be a picture of the icon bar with labels showing what each does. Many are described on that page--many are not. Mostly I have had good luck with this on the DR with one issue--I cannot use it with the stylus turned off. Without the stylus, I can turn pages, but that's it. When I get to the end of a section, I cannot go to the next section, close the book or do anything but back up really by using the buttons. Also, and this is not a big deal and is probably asking a lot, but a zoom feature would be great. Of course, arguably the device should provide that (like the Ipod-touch does yeah!). Documents containing graphics can be difficult to make out. But hey, it's a gigantic boost to usability for the DR, so thanks all!

11-11-2008, 10:10 PM	#41
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	For a solution for the next section issue, see this post. I do plan to eventually move all the icons into the DR's menu system, but I have to do more research and spend a lot more time with it. FBReader was really just a good starting point for the first DR port.

11-12-2008, 01:19 PM	#43
ghostwheel Zealot Posts: 133 Karma: 93 Join Date: May 2006 Device: DBoox Max,Galaxy note 10.1 & 3,LE1700 tablet,sony PRS-500,iRex DR1000S	I got it to work. Very cool! How hard would it be to port evince-gtk? I'd really like to get a djvu reader.... Maybe I'll try.

11-12-2008, 09:56 PM	#45
allovertheglobe Grumpy Old Man Posts: 267 Karma: 30194 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: L.A., Euro ex-pat Device: Kobo, Nook Classic,Color,ST/Glow, iRex DR1000, Sony 505, REB1100&1200	Where does FBReader store its preferences & library information (beyond the actual book files)? I browsed the SD card, admittedly casually, but couldn't identify anything like .something file, maybe I missed it...

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