Validate is there sometimes, and sometimes it isn't

technomom · 07-26-2012, 12:16 AM

Sorry to bring this up again, but it seems my validate is there sometimes, and sometimes it isn't. I've uploaded a screenshot showing the "isn't" view - I didn't change anything at all.

http://technomom.com/sigilnoval.jpg

When this is the case, Ctrl + Shift + V does nothing at all.

I did a little testing, and it seems to happen when I launch Sigil by clicking on a file. If I use the start menu shortcut, I get the validate option, but I lose some of my menus, like Format and Tools.

http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg

I'm running version 5.3 on a 64-bit version of Windows Home Premium.

Thank you!

Toxaris · 07-26-2012, 01:57 AM

You miss even more buttons.

Actually, I almost always open Sigil by clicking on a file. I never seen this problem. Have you tried uninstalling and then install again?

Perkin · 07-26-2012, 03:48 AM

Have you got more than one version of Sigil installed?

When both those screenshots taken was the epub opened the same way?

You could have *.epub filetype to open with say Sigil v0.5.3, but have a shortcut on desktop for Sigil v0.5.9.2 (beta).

So depending on how you're opening, you could have different version opened, thus the difference in layout/features.

theducks · 07-26-2012, 09:33 AM

To see if Perkin has it right,
Click Help: about each time and report the Sigil version(s) that show

ghostyjack · 07-27-2012, 06:47 AM

You can rule out 0.5.901 & 0.5.902 as the buttons for text manipulation are shown on the toolbar and not in the Book-View frame.

Can't remember which version Flight Crew was added to Sigil - 0.5.0?

Doesn't narrow it too far, but it does rule out the beta builds. I see no reason why you would want two proper releases I can understand having a beta and a standard release though), so I'd assume this would be screenshots from the same version.

Let's wait to see what they say.

technomom · 07-27-2012, 08:45 AM

Perkin was right - an ancient version (0.2.3, I think?) was installed, but not showing up in remove programs or anywhere else. I deleted it and cleaned out its remnants, used Revo Uninstaller Pro to completely remove Sigil, rebooted, then reinstalled.

But now I'm still left with the problem where the current version doesn't have all its proper menus as shown in http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg :-( Any suggestions there?

Thank you!
Cyn

DiapDealer · 07-27-2012, 09:59 AM

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But now I'm still left with the problem where the current version doesn't have all its proper menus as shown in http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg :-( Any suggestions there?

Take a look at View->Toolbars and make sure any missing toolbars are not simply unchecked.

theducks · 07-27-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomom

Perkin was right - an ancient version (0.2.3, I think?) was installed, but not showing up in remove programs or anywhere else. I deleted it and cleaned out its remnants, used Revo Uninstaller Pro to completely remove Sigil, rebooted, then reinstalled.

But now I'm still left with the problem where the current version doesn't have all its proper menus as shown in http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg :-( Any suggestions there?

Thank you!
Cyn

A quick look, it seems OK to me (I use a different layout. You can drag each toolbar section around):

Look in the View Menu at the top and see if the missing item has lost its tick.

Perkin · 07-27-2012, 10:05 AM

If still not showing after DiapDealers advice, do theducks advice as in Post#4, and report which version is being run.

(if it's not up to date version, that could be why.)

technomom · 07-27-2012, 02:17 PM

The version being run is definitely 0.5.3. I've searched my system and there are no other versions lurking elsewhere now.

All the toolbar items are checked and displaying. The View menu doesn't have an option to choose which menus are displayed, and it's the Tools menu that's missing. Unless that's not in 0.5.3? If not, how does one edit the metadata?

http://technomom.com/sigilviewmenu.jpg

Should I have started a new thread for this issue?

Thanks,
Cyn

technomom · 07-27-2012, 02:19 PM

There isn't a tools menu now, is there - it's under Edit. ::sigh::

DiapDealer · 07-27-2012, 05:14 PM

Trust me. It seems like everything is "right there" and should be a piece of cake to find. But I'm all the time discovering little things I've never seen before.

technomom · 07-27-2012, 06:51 PM

Thank you for being so patient and helpful, everybody!

07-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#1
technomom Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Device: Nook, iPad, HTC Thunderbolt	Validate is there sometimes, and sometimes it isn't Sorry to bring this up again, but it seems my validate is there sometimes, and sometimes it isn't. I've uploaded a screenshot showing the "isn't" view - I didn't change anything at all. http://technomom.com/sigilnoval.jpg When this is the case, Ctrl + Shift + V does nothing at all. I did a little testing, and it seems to happen when I launch Sigil by clicking on a file. If I use the start menu shortcut, I get the validate option, but I lose some of my menus, like Format and Tools. http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg I'm running version 5.3 on a 64-bit version of Windows Home Premium. Thank you!

07-26-2012, 01:57 AM	#2
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 2,108 Karma: 927511 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-300, PRS-T1	You miss even more buttons. Actually, I almost always open Sigil by clicking on a file. I never seen this problem. Have you tried uninstalling and then install again? __________________ Creator and maintainer of the e-Book Tools Word add-in. Creator and maintainer of the Clean HTML macro for MS Word.

07-27-2012, 06:47 AM	#5
ghostyjack Guru Posts: 679 Karma: 1085478 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, England Device: PRS-600, Acer 1825PT, Galaxy Tab, PRS-T1, HTC One X, TF700T	You can rule out 0.5.901 & 0.5.902 as the buttons for text manipulation are shown on the toolbar and not in the Book-View frame. Can't remember which version Flight Crew was added to Sigil - 0.5.0? Doesn't narrow it too far, but it does rule out the beta builds. I see no reason why you would want two proper releases I can understand having a beta and a standard release though), so I'd assume this would be screenshots from the same version. Let's wait to see what they say. __________________ Get 5GB of online storage for free from SugarSync. Click here for an additional 500MB to give you 5.5GB for free. Always have your stuff when you need it with @Dropbox. 2GB account is free! Click here Currently working on updating some of my Lovecraft work after receiving some corrections

07-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#12
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07-26-2012, 03:48 AM	#3
Perkin Fanatic Posts: 552 Karma: 23783 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300	Have you got more than one version of Sigil installed? When both those screenshots taken was the epub opened the same way? You could have *.epub filetype to open with say Sigil v0.5.3, but have a shortcut on desktop for Sigil v0.5.9.2 (beta). So depending on how you're opening, you could have different version opened, thus the difference in layout/features.

07-26-2012, 09:33 AM	#4
theducks Staff to 4 Cats Posts: 10,721 Karma: 2485850 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The (original) Silicon Valley, USA Device: Galaxy Tab 2,Black Astak PEz, K4NT(now Wifes)	To see if Perkin has it right, Click Help: about each time and report the Sigil version(s) that show __________________ Using: Ubuntu(32 bit):Oneric,Precise and XPpro SP3, W7HP(64)- - Libre Office w/Writer2EPUB

07-27-2012, 08:45 AM	#6
technomom Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Device: Nook, iPad, HTC Thunderbolt	Perkin was right - an ancient version (0.2.3, I think?) was installed, but not showing up in remove programs or anywhere else. I deleted it and cleaned out its remnants, used Revo Uninstaller Pro to completely remove Sigil, rebooted, then reinstalled. But now I'm still left with the problem where the current version doesn't have all its proper menus as shown in http://technomom.com/sigilnotools.jpg :-( Any suggestions there? Thank you! Cyn

07-27-2012, 10:05 AM	#9
Perkin Fanatic Posts: 552 Karma: 23783 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300	If still not showing after DiapDealers advice, do theducks advice as in Post#4, and report which version is being run. (if it's not up to date version, that could be why.)

07-27-2012, 02:17 PM	#10
technomom Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Device: Nook, iPad, HTC Thunderbolt	The version being run is definitely 0.5.3. I've searched my system and there are no other versions lurking elsewhere now. All the toolbar items are checked and displaying. The View menu doesn't have an option to choose which menus are displayed, and it's the Tools menu that's missing. Unless that's not in 0.5.3? If not, how does one edit the metadata? http://technomom.com/sigilviewmenu.jpg Should I have started a new thread for this issue? Thanks, Cyn

07-27-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
technomom Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Device: Nook, iPad, HTC Thunderbolt	There isn't a tools menu now, is there - it's under Edit. ::sigh::

07-27-2012, 06:51 PM	#13
technomom Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Decatur, GA, US Device: Nook, iPad, HTC Thunderbolt	Thank you for being so patient and helpful, everybody!

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