Koreader running on Kobos (all of them, hopefully!) - Page 156

DanielWe · 08-14-2015, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xor_

You're welcome.

And I believe I've fixed this bug as well now...

Thanks, I will try and give feedback later.

gummihuhn · 08-14-2015, 02:20 PM

Thanks Ken.

I haven't enabled authentication on the OPDS server so that's not an issue.

Koreader being confined to its folder will make troubleshooting easier. The ability to have side-by-side instances is very nice indeed, and something I would never have thought of-- thanks for pointing that out.

I will try the nightly version with which you have had success and your other suggestions. I may also try a COPS install on my LAN if I can get the local calibre and "built in" sites working first. Should I find something that I think might be useful to someone else, I will report back here.

I have no issue opening a new issue on github but I'd like to gather a bit of info before doing so. I can't find anything useful in the Apache logs and I'd like to see the URLs koreader is requesting when getting the 404s. I think that would be helpful. Perhaps I can get some answers via wireshark or tracking traffic via my home router.

Ken Maltby · 08-14-2015, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummihuhn

Thanks Ken.

I haven't enabled authentication on the OPDS server so that's not an issue.

Koreader being confined to its folder will make troubleshooting easier. The ability to have side-by-side instances is very nice indeed, and something I would never have thought of-- thanks for pointing that out.

I will try the nightly version with which you have had success and your other suggestions. I may also try a COPS install on my LAN if I can get the local calibre and "built in" sites working first. Should I find something that I think might be useful to someone else, I will report back here.

I have no issue opening a new issue on github but I'd like to gather a bit of info before doing so. I can't find anything useful in the Apache logs and I'd like to see the URLs koreader is requesting when getting the 404s. I think that would be helpful. Perhaps I can get some answers via wireshark or tracking traffic via my home router.

I assume you checked for anything in the koreader.log.xxxxxxx file? and the "crash.log" file?

Luck;
Ken

gummihuhn · 08-14-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

I assume you checked for anything in the koreader.log.xxxxxxx file? and the "crash.log" file?

Luck;
Ken

crash.log is empty (0 bytes).
I don't find koreader.log.xxxxxxx -- where should I Iook for that?

Thank you.

Ken Maltby · 08-14-2015, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummihuhn

crash.log is empty (0 bytes).
I don't find koreader.log.xxxxxxx -- where should I Iook for that?

Thank you.

Sorry, that is a leftover from an earlier debug setup where I called koreader with:

./reader.lua /mnt/sd/.Koreader/Books 1> koreader.log.`date +%s` 2>&1

Luck;
Ken

roger64 · 08-15-2015, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

The menu provided "Advanced Settings" bring-up message boxes to modify the option when you click on the feature's all uppercase name.

These are stored in the file(s) "defaults.lua" and "defaults.persistent.lua". If you open the defaults.lua file using Notepad++, there are notes provided better describing the options you can use for the features.

Many settings in Koreader are made default by long pressing your selection.

Luck;
Ken

Thanks Ken for your unfailing support.

The display changed when I modified absolutely no setting whatsoever. Looking the .lua file, I found nothing unusual. I guess it should come from the book itself and I'll try to compare how the covers differ.

Edit: I remarked that one ebook with a Calibre svg wrapper displayed this cover as a screensaver. So this seems to confirm that some covers are the problem.

Nothing is perfect though: this cover is displayed full screen which distorts this precise image. Ideally, due to the image shape, the display should respect the "xMidYMid meet" argument. Of course that's not a big problem...

Ken Maltby · 08-15-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger64

Thanks Ken for your unfailing support.

The display changed when I modified absolutely no setting whatsoever. Looking the .lua file, I found nothing unusual. I guess it should come from the book itself and I'll try to compare how the covers differ.

Edit: I remarked that one ebook with a Calibre svg wrapper displayed this cover as a screensaver. So this seems to confirm that some covers are the problem.

Nothing is perfect though: this cover is displayed full screen which distorts this precise image. Ideally, due to the image shape, the display should respect the "xMidYMid meet" argument. Of course that's not a big problem...

Have you tried setting the "Screensaver" option "Display proportional cover image in screensaver"?

Luck;
Ken

roger64 · 08-15-2015, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Maltby

Have you tried setting the "Screensaver" option "Display proportional cover image in screensaver"?

Luck;Ken

Ha ha! The enchanted world of Koreader! I did not see this option but sure I will try it. Thanks for the tip.

Edit: missing option in defaults.lua. I will install the latest nightly.

embryo · 08-15-2015, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xor_

And I believe I've fixed this bug as well now.

I was away when I realize about the progress position bug.
I downloaded the new script and now it works fine.

I've uploading a better-sized icon for the power off entry for whoever wants it.
@xor_ You can put it in your archive if you ever update it ...

Ken Maltby · 08-15-2015, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger64

Ha ha! The enchanted world of Koreader! I did not see this option but sure I will try it. Thanks for the tip.

Edit: missing option in defaults.lua. I will install the latest nightly.

It is in the reader menu (the one you can get while reading an e-book) when you tap at the top of the screen, it is under the second tab/icon. Not sure it gets set as default, but it remains checked (or unchecked).

Luck;
Ken

roger64 · 08-15-2015, 01:44 PM

Done. Working.

DanielWe · 08-16-2015, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xor_

This should be fixed now, but it could still occur when opening a book that had this value saved from the previous version.

Thanks, now it works just fine.

gummihuhn · 08-16-2015, 11:06 AM

I am cross-posting this from the COPS thread. I have made some posts there regarding this issue starting here.

I've had a breakthrough and found a workaround for this issue.

As previously mentioned if I add my COPS server to koreader via the "Add new OPDS catalog", I can browse my library but downloading fails, due to the dropping of '/cops' from 'http://www.myserver.com/cops/download/....'

This only appears to be an issue when both an Apache COPS server and koreader client are involved (so far, anyway). However, if I manually add my COPS server to the list of koreader's default OPDS servers by editing .adds/koreader/frontend/apps/opdscatalog I can browse and download from my server perfectly. I am posting this workaround for the benefit of anyone else who experiences this problem.

My workaround makes me fairly confident the problem is not in my server configuration, but rather in the COPS or koreader code. I will open a new issue on github (COPS or koreader? both?) but if anyone has any further insight into what might be causing this issue please let me know.

gummihuhn · 08-17-2015, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummihuhn

I've had a breakthrough and found a workaround for this issue.

I spoke too soon. The downloaded file is not as expected. Details at github.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gummihuhn

I will open a new issue on github

You can follow this issue here: https://github.com/koreader/koreader/issues/1593

WolfBack · 08-19-2015, 06:41 AM

Hello to all!
Searching the whole internet with a simple question gives me nothing -or at least- with "dirty hands" solutions....
I have a english-greek dictionary in my kobo (downloaded from here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...88&postcount=1 ) and I use this on nickel...
How can format this dict.zip into Startdict format and use this on my Koreader environment? I'm searching a simple and noobie way, without the confusing scripts arguments of penelope.
I think for hiring a pro or passionate person (unlike myself) to do the hard work for me...

Thnks!

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08-14-2015, 02:20 PM	#2327
gummihuhn Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 28904 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: none	Thanks Ken. I haven't enabled authentication on the OPDS server so that's not an issue. Koreader being confined to its folder will make troubleshooting easier. The ability to have side-by-side instances is very nice indeed, and something I would never have thought of-- thanks for pointing that out. I will try the nightly version with which you have had success and your other suggestions. I may also try a COPS install on my LAN if I can get the local calibre and "built in" sites working first. Should I find something that I think might be useful to someone else, I will report back here. I have no issue opening a new issue on github but I'd like to gather a bit of info before doing so. I can't find anything useful in the Apache logs and I'd like to see the URLs koreader is requesting when getting the 404s. I think that would be helpful. Perhaps I can get some answers via wireshark or tracking traffic via my home router.

08-15-2015, 01:44 PM	#2336
roger64 Wizard Posts: 2,625 Karma: 3120635 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle PW3 (wifi)	Done. Working.

08-16-2015, 11:06 AM	#2338
gummihuhn Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 28904 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: none	I am cross-posting this from the COPS thread. I have made some posts there regarding this issue starting here. I've had a breakthrough and found a workaround for this issue. As previously mentioned if I add my COPS server to koreader via the "Add new OPDS catalog", I can browse my library but downloading fails, due to the dropping of '/cops' from 'http://www.myserver.com/cops/download/....' This only appears to be an issue when both an Apache COPS server and koreader client are involved (so far, anyway). However, if I manually add my COPS server to the list of koreader's default OPDS servers by editing .adds/koreader/frontend/apps/opdscatalog I can browse and download from my server perfectly. I am posting this workaround for the benefit of anyone else who experiences this problem. My workaround makes me fairly confident the problem is not in my server configuration, but rather in the COPS or koreader code. I will open a new issue on github (COPS or koreader? both?) but if anyone has any further insight into what might be causing this issue please let me know.

08-19-2015, 06:41 AM	#2340
WolfBack Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 130628 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Athens, Greece Device: Kobo Aura 6'', Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Glo HD	Hello to all! Searching the whole internet with a simple question gives me nothing -or at least- with "dirty hands" solutions.... I have a english-greek dictionary in my kobo (downloaded from here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...88&postcount=1 ) and I use this on nickel... How can format this dict.zip into Startdict format and use this on my Koreader environment? I'm searching a simple and noobie way, without the confusing scripts arguments of penelope. I think for hiring a pro or passionate person (unlike myself) to do the hard work for me... Thnks!