Sigil-2.7.0 Released

[DiapDealer]

Sigil 2.7.0

Sigil 2.7.0 is a mixture of bugfixes and new features.

New Features

• update to Qt 6.9.3 with some additional patches
• update to PCRE2 version 10.46
• update WebProfileMgr to use the new QWebEngneProfileBuilder to properly set up disk caches
• modify HeadingChange and CaseChange ToolButtons to remember last used action
• add in a custom Windows manifest file so that Windows open-with works
• create a new dynamic Automation menu to replace the older toolbar only version (hideable by the user)
• allow up to 9 most recent files in the Sigil File menu
• use environment var "SIGIL_ONLY_USE_LANGCODES" to restrict long List of Language codes to user's choice
• the Metadata Editor now has a pop up context menu to make navigation easier
• the Metadata Editor will now respond as expected to right and left arrow keys for navigation
• added support for 2 additional Automation tools available for use in Automation Lists
• OnFailedRunSavedSearchReplaceAll
  - conditionally run a saved search only if the previous saved search produced 0 replacements
• OnSuccessRunSavedSearchReplaceAll
  - conditionally run a saved search if only if the previous saved search produced > 0 replacements

Bug Fixes

• make validation of css via W3C network validator work more consistently (http: -> https:)
• make sure repomanager.py works with pre- and post-0.23 dulwich
• fixes for potential crashes from using unitialized member pointers
• fix issues with ClipsWindow and m_LastPasteTarget
• remove QtPositioning from being needed in QtWebEngine builds on MacOS
• fix bug with double-click to select "word" in CV not working the some for intl langauges
• fix issues by alerting user to file path duplication during initial load of epub

--------------------------------Notes -----------------------------------

The Sigil Linux AppImage is built on Ubuntu Jammy (22.04) and is targeting glibc 2.35 and higher. Use ldd --version to see if your system at least has a shot at being able to use the AppImage. Don't forget to make sure the AppImage is executable after downloading. Trouble is not expected but be safe and backup your existing Sigil preferences (if you have any) before trying the AppImage.

The latest version of the Sigil User Guide can always be downloaded from the Sigil website, or from its own GitHub repository.

Please check the Sigil website for important Sigil support links, additional resource downloads, and platform-specific trouble-shooting tips/requirements.

The MacOS builds are signed AND notarized.

PGP Fingerprint (for signed tags and source archives): B5A5 6206 AB0F BC1A 24EF AB8A A166 D29A 8FCD AC63

All Sigil binary (and source) downloads can also be found as assets at the bottom of The Sigil-2.7.0 Github Release page.

[DiapDealer]

If your Automate icons appear to do nothing after upgrading to 2.7.0

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=370937

[ElMiko]

I had "ALT+A" set as my keyboard shortcut for "replace all", but it doesn't do anything anymore... Any ideas?

Also, I was under the impression based on this thread using the native OS dialog was going to be an option for users, but I'm not finding it. Can someone point me in the right direction to override the new Add File sigil UI? Unfortunately it lacks some key functionalities (e.g. previews for non-image files, and search functionality).

[philja]

I've updated my linux, W11 and MacBook. Whereas the Linux and W11 show build date of 30 Nov, the MacBook (ARM) says 19 Nov.

Is that correct or did I get a duff download for the MacBook?

[DiapDealer]

Kevin did his builds for Mac a while ago. He was prepared for when I got back from vacation to put together the release (and my builds). There were no commits to Sigil's codebase that were relevant to Macs or Windows after Nov 12. The only Linux commits after that were to the AppImage creation process and not Sigil itself. Yours is correct.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by ElMiko

Also, I was under the impression based on this thread using the native OS dialog was going to be an option for users, but I'm not finding it. Can someone point me in the right direction to override the new Add File sigil UI? Unfortunately it lacks some key functionalities (e.g. previews for non-image files, and search functionality).

The non-native file dialog should preview text files as well as images. It does for me. But reverting to non-native was never going to be a gui preference setting. We don't support using it. But we allow those who insist on reverting to do so by setting an environment variable. It is mentioned on the first page of the thread you linked to.

SIGIL_FORCE_NATIVE_FILE_DIALOG

Setting it to 1 will make it active.

[ElMiko]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

The non-native file dialog should preview text files as well as images. It does for me. But reverting to non-native was never going to be a gui preference setting. We don't support using it. But we allow those who insist on reverting to do so by setting an environment variable. It is mentioned on the first page of the thread you linked to.

SIGIL_FORCE_NATIVE_FILE_DIALOG

Setting it to 1 will make it active.

Thanks, @DD. Is it this post or this one? In either case, I don't know where or how to access the Utility.cpp file. As a non-programmer, this is a lotta bit over my head.

EDIT: NEVERMIND! I incorrectly assumed there was more to it.... heaven knows how it worked, but it did. Thanks again, @DD

For the record the files that i was referring to that don't preview are font files (ttf/otf). Even that notwithstanding, the lack of search/filtering functionality would remain an obstacle to using the new UI.

[KevinH]

Filtering should exist in the non-native ui as well.

[KevinH]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Kevin did his builds for Mac a while ago. He was prepared for when I got back from vacation to put together the release (and my builds). There were no commits to Sigil's codebase that were relevant to Macs or Windows after Nov 12. The only Linux commits after that were to the AppImage creation process and not Sigil itself. Yours is correct.

Yes, being retired, I made and got my builds signed and notarized through Apple early. As Diap said, the late change made to the tree was to fix the creation of AppImages in our CI build process. Nothing to do with Windows, or Mac sources (or builds). You are 100% up to date.

[philja]

Originally Posted by KevinH

You are 100% up to date.

Thanks Kevin and DiapDealer - good to know. The checksums were all ok but I wondered about the date.

Now for a small difference between Linux, W11 and MacBook versions..

When importing an image via 'Add Existing Files', both the W11 and the MacBook versions do show a very nice preview pane which assists in the image selection.

But there is no preview pane in the dialogue box on the linux version.

[KevinH]

That depends on Linux distribution and Desktop. No change was made to Linux code for that ui control. On my Manjaro KDE, I get very nice previews.

[DiapDealer]

I'm getting image Previews on Linux, but I think I'm always getting the native file dialog (even though I don't have the environment variable set). I try setting the variable but nothing looks any different. This with the AppImage (2.7.0) or the regular Sigil (2.6.2). Weird.

[KevinH]

Linux was always defaulting to native on recognized desktops like KDE, etc. There were no associated bug reports on Qt for it, unlike MacOS and Windows.

[DiapDealer]

Oh. My bad then. I am seeing a difference in what images will show a preview on Arch/Cinnamon. Normal (custom-compiled) 2.7.0 with Qt6.10.0 will preview SVGs, while the AppImage 2.7.0 with Qt6.9.3 will not. I'm guessing it's a Qt thing.

[hobnail]

Originally Posted by ElMiko

I had "ALT+A" set as my keyboard shortcut for "replace all", but it doesn't do anything anymore... Any ideas?

I didn't see this answered. I'm also not getting replace all when I use alt+a. The Search menu shows alt+a as the shortcut for replace all. Clicking the replace all button in the find and replace at the bottom of the code view window works.