Scrivener now updated to 2.8 [iOS version now available]

Dr. Drib · 07-16-2016, 12:36 PM

Scrivener now has a 2.8 update. Below is their announcement, which I copied just prior to updating to this newest version:

Scrivener 2.8 Change List

Added support for reading and working with Scrivener for iOS. (You must download this version of Scrivener for Mac if you plan to use our iOS version.)

Fixed bug whereby .svg files would not be output for MultiMarkdown -> HTML, only for other MultiMarkdown outputs.

Fixed bug whereby certain images could cause a hang when loading text (if the images were embedded in an \object inside the RTF).

Fixed bug whereby images at the top of a section could cause page breaks not to be inserted properly during Compile.

Worked around Apple bug exacerbated by El Capitan whereby certain fonts would cause the line spacing in comments and footnotes to change when edited, which meant that in some circumstances the last line of a comment wasn’t visible unless being edited.

Scrivener no longer tries to restore full screen mode on relaunching, to avoid a crashing issue that was introduced in an El Capitan update and is affecting some users.

Miscellaneous bug fixes.

crich70 · 07-24-2016, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the tip Dr. Drib. I got the update.

Dr. Drib · 07-24-2016, 09:43 AM

You're welcome.

Have you bought the iOS version?

I have yet to do so.

crich70 · 07-28-2016, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

You're welcome.

Have you bought the iOS version?

I have yet to do so.

Nope. All I have bought so far is the Windows version.

rfog · 07-31-2016, 04:41 AM

Do you have a high DPI monitor (2K, 3K, 4k) under Windows? Have you seen the "new" high DPI aware Screvener version?

In my laptop 3K and 4K exernal monitor the result is completely

You have a 2 cm pixel size.

Soooooo much botched job...

Katsunami · 08-05-2016, 04:08 AM

I'll have to look into this program again. I bought my current version two years ago when I wrote two short stories, but haven't used it since. Maybe I'll be able to upgrade for free or a small amount, just in case I feel the need to write down some more stories I've got in my head.

(I make up a lot of stuff, but I'm really lazy/have other priorities set, to be honest.)

Dr. Drib · 08-05-2016, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katsunami

I'll have to look into this program again. I bought my current version two years ago when I wrote two short stories, but haven't used them since. Maybe I'll be upgrade for free or a small amount, just in case I feel the need to write down some more stories I've got in my head.

(I make up a lot of stuff, but I'm really lazy/have other priorities set, to be honest.)

It's on version 2.8 (Mac), so if you're somewhere on version 1, then there will be a small upgrade fee.

This is a great program, in my view.

crich70 · 08-06-2016, 02:28 AM

The Windows version went from Version 1.9.5.0 to Version 1.9.6.0 as of Aug. 4th. Must have been some bugs in the previous update that they correct in the new one.

rfog · 08-06-2016, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crich70

The Windows version went from Version 1.9.5.0 to Version 1.9.6.0 as of Aug. 4th. Must have been some bugs in the previous update that they correct in the new one.

Yes, and the most important (IMHO) is a seriuos correction to the high DPI resolutions.

It's in the right way but not enough.

1950 version did raw scale the thing, getting pixelled things
1960 version removed the "pixel" scale but did "blur" scale, and if in a 3K monitor is shown more or less well, in my 4K "blurness" is significant.

1960 has another issues: the text size in "document notes" does not change doesn't matter what you put in configuration.

Edit to say: Win32 applications can work with high DPI screens because Visual Studio, Office, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer and other applications works well without any kind of blur or font disaster. Then it is doable.

As a summary, Scrivener in Windows seems a very botched work. It works more or less as expected, but the attention to detail shines by its abscence.

Dr. Drib · 08-06-2016, 10:05 AM

The developers at Scrivener listen VERY carefully to owners of the program.

Perhaps you should write to them and let them know that you are having an issue and that you would like to see it addressed.

crich70 · 08-06-2016, 01:22 PM

The windows version is behind in development compared to the Mac version I understand but that is to be expected as the program started out just being for Mac and the other versions (Win and Ios) haven't been in development as long. I'm not sure what rfog is referring to myself.

rfog · 08-06-2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crich70

The windows version is behind in development compared to the Mac version I understand but that is to be expected as the program started out just being for Mac and the other versions (Win and Ios) haven't been in development as long. I'm not sure what rfog is referring to myself.

I know Scrivener for Windows is newer than OS X one, as I started using the OS X since before it was for Windows. I know too Linux version is abandoned and that caused some problems to a friend of mine because he was using it in Linux.

Are you the Windows Scrivener developer? If yes, please, take in consideration my list of bugs shown here. I'm available to test beta versions if you want.

marovada · 08-06-2016, 09:50 PM

The iOS version is great. I beta tested it and have also bought it. It's not meant to have all of the features of the main version. Now when I'm sitting in a waiting room I can make quick edits to my novel. Definitely worth the money.

rfog · 08-07-2016, 04:29 AM

Quality of OS X version is very good, and suppose the iOS too (I've purchased it but not used yet).

Windows one is a little bit buggy. Of course not to not be usable, but has, well, in gaming it is called glitches.

crich70 · 08-07-2016, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfog

I know Scrivener for Windows is newer than OS X one, as I started using the OS X since before it was for Windows. I know too Linux version is abandoned and that caused some problems to a friend of mine because he was using it in Linux.

Are you the Windows Scrivener developer? If yes, please, take in consideration my list of bugs shown here. I'm available to test beta versions if you want.

Nope. I'm just a fellow user of the program who bought a copy after they started producing the Windows version.

07-16-2016, 12:36 PM	#1
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,344 Karma: 59447733 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Scrivener now updated to 2.8 [iOS version now available] Scrivener now has a 2.8 update. Below is their announcement, which I copied just prior to updating to this newest version: Scrivener 2.8 Change List Added support for reading and working with Scrivener for iOS. (You must download this version of Scrivener for Mac if you plan to use our iOS version.) Fixed bug whereby .svg files would not be output for MultiMarkdown -> HTML, only for other MultiMarkdown outputs. Fixed bug whereby certain images could cause a hang when loading text (if the images were embedded in an \object inside the RTF). Fixed bug whereby images at the top of a section could cause page breaks not to be inserted properly during Compile. Worked around Apple bug exacerbated by El Capitan whereby certain fonts would cause the line spacing in comments and footnotes to change when edited, which meant that in some circumstances the last line of a comment wasn’t visible unless being edited. Scrivener no longer tries to restore full screen mode on relaunching, to avoid a crashing issue that was introduced in an El Capitan update and is affecting some users. Miscellaneous bug fixes. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 07-16-2016 at 12:54 PM.

08-05-2016, 04:08 AM	#6
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	I'll have to look into this program again. I bought my current version two years ago when I wrote two short stories, but haven't used it since. Maybe I'll be able to upgrade for free or a small amount, just in case I feel the need to write down some more stories I've got in my head. (I make up a lot of stuff, but I'm really lazy/have other priorities set, to be honest.) Last edited by Katsunami; 08-08-2016 at 03:18 AM.

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Thanks for the tip Dr. Drib. I got the update.

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,344 Karma: 59447733 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	You're welcome. Have you bought the iOS version? I have yet to do so.

07-31-2016, 04:41 AM	#5
rfog Guru Posts: 696 Karma: 2383012 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schiedam (The Netherlands) Device: Lots of eInk devices and iOS stuff	Do you have a high DPI monitor (2K, 3K, 4k) under Windows? Have you seen the "new" high DPI aware Screvener version? In my laptop 3K and 4K exernal monitor the result is completely You have a 2 cm pixel size. Soooooo much botched job...

08-06-2016, 02:28 AM	#8
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	The Windows version went from Version 1.9.5.0 to Version 1.9.6.0 as of Aug. 4th. Must have been some bugs in the previous update that they correct in the new one.

08-06-2016, 10:05 AM	#10
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,344 Karma: 59447733 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	The developers at Scrivener listen VERY carefully to owners of the program. Perhaps you should write to them and let them know that you are having an issue and that you would like to see it addressed.

08-06-2016, 01:22 PM	#11
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	The windows version is behind in development compared to the Mac version I understand but that is to be expected as the program started out just being for Mac and the other versions (Win and Ios) haven't been in development as long. I'm not sure what rfog is referring to myself.

08-06-2016, 09:50 PM	#13
marovada Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Macbook Pro, Android tablet, iPhone, iPad and PC	The iOS version is great. I beta tested it and have also bought it. It's not meant to have all of the features of the main version. Now when I'm sitting in a waiting room I can make quick edits to my novel. Definitely worth the money.

08-07-2016, 04:29 AM	#14
rfog Guru Posts: 696 Karma: 2383012 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schiedam (The Netherlands) Device: Lots of eInk devices and iOS stuff	Quality of OS X version is very good, and suppose the iOS too (I've purchased it but not used yet). Windows one is a little bit buggy. Of course not to not be usable, but has, well, in gaming it is called glitches.

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