Evince ported (with DjVu support only)

dixon · 09-06-2009, 09:47 PM

Here is the Evince viewer (MD5: 97e84b1fa4bb4d57519bdae28580e6d0). I compiled it with DjVu support only, so no other formats supported.

Just unpack this archive into the root of your device. Then go to Home > Documents > Programs and use the Evince shortcut to start it.

When I tested it I noticed that sometimes it does not refresh screen when it should. So if you see garbage on your screen or you see the message "Loading..." for too long time just scroll the text once and that will refresh screen.

Also this build is still using the standard small file dialog, but I hope I will change it soon.

RobbieClarken · 09-07-2009, 02:57 AM

Wow, dixon!

Thank you for this excellent port!

It works great; once the DjVu file is loaded, page turns are instantaneous and display perfectly. There are the few minor bugs which you mentioned. I also noticed the DR1000 buttons do not always turn the page while in 'Fit Page Width' view (this doesn't bother me because I'll always be using 'Best Fit' view).

I have two requests if you have time:

Currently if you forget to close Evince (eg if you open another viewer or choose 'Return to folder') you can't reopen it with the shortcut. Would you be able to add a tab or modify the shortcut so it doesn't attempt to open a second instance of Evince?
Could you have Evince remember your previous view options (or allow the user to specify the defaults)?

As it stands, Evince is working wonderfully and any improvements would be the icing on the cake.

Mackx · 09-07-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixon

When I tested it I noticed that sometimes it does not refresh screen when it should. So if you see garbage on your screen or you see the message "Loading..." for too long time just scroll the text once and that will refresh screen.

The low level display driver has a complicated algorithm involving timers, area size, widget types and widget names to determine if an actual screen refresh is needed (see sysd-code). One trick that I use is to update a gtk_label, this always seems to trigger a full screen refresh (with a delay of 1-2 seconds). I am not sure if Evince has a label that can be used?

ghostwheel · 09-07-2009, 09:24 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I was waiting for this for so long. It looks quite usable!

Is there a way to change the size of the open file dialog? I can only see 3 files at a time in it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixon

Also this build is still using the standard small file dialog, but I hope I will change it soon.

ooops! sorry, forget my question. I should read more carefully.

Thanks!!!!

RobbieClarken · 09-07-2009, 09:37 AM

One more request (although this may be difficult to implement): it'd be nice if Evince remembered which page you were up to.

godel10 · 09-07-2009, 04:58 PM

Thank you very much: a lot of people (including me) has been expecting a djvu reader, and now we have it.

Viacheslav · 09-07-2009, 06:30 PM

I am very happy to get a DJVU viewer too. And here is a couple of small enhancements. A usual filetype package for djv and djvu and some replacements of the distributed files to improve general experience.

You can get rid of the "Please, wait..." box hovering in the middle of the screen long after the document has been opened by evince and eliminate non-functional print menus.

RobbieClarken · 09-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viacheslav

I am very happy to get a DJVU viewer too. And here is a couple of small enhancements. A usual filetype package for djv and djvu and some replacements of the distributed files to improve general experience.

You can get rid of the "Please, wait..." box hovering in the middle of the screen long after the document has been opened by evince and eliminate non-functional print menus.

Hi Viacheslav,

I am having trouble getting your filetype association scripts to work. The 'AddExt...' scripts seem to run fine since I get a "please wait" box and the digital reader reboots, but then I still get "Filetype unknown" when I try to open DjVu or XOJ files. ePubs work but I suspect that might be because I installed the updated content browser. Could that update be conflicting with your 'AddExt...' scripts? I ran "Restore Content Browser" but ePubs are still associated with FBReader.

I guess I can try reinstalling the firmware to get a fresh start. Should I then install the updated content browser or not?

Mackx · 09-08-2009, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbieClarken

Hi Viacheslav,

I am having trouble getting your filetype association scripts to work. The 'AddExt...' scripts seem to run fine since I get a "please wait" box and the digital reader reboots, but then I still get "Filetype unknown" when I try to open DjVu or XOJ files. ePubs work but I suspect that might be because I installed the updated content browser. Could that update be conflicting with your 'AddExt...' scripts? I ran "Restore Content Browser" but ePubs are still associated with FBReader.

I guess I can try reinstalling the firmware to get a fresh start. Should I then install the updated content browser or not?

The new code that allows associating filetypes to files using gconf only works with the R1.6 and R1.7 content browser. The thread you are refering to contains a patched R1.5 ctb (so you are also missing some other functionality that is available in R1.6 and R1.7). Best is to re-install R1.7 firmware.
Maybe Adam can edit the message and warn people not to use it anymore (or remove the binary)?

RobbieClarken · 09-08-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackx

The new code that allows associating filetypes to files using gconf only works with the R1.6 and R1.7 content browser. The thread you are refering to contains a patched R1.5 ctb (so you are also missing some other functionality that is available in R1.6 and R1.7). Best is to re-install R1.7 firmware.
Maybe Adam can edit the message and warn people not to use it anymore (or remove the binary)?

Thanks Mackx! Reinstalling the firmware and then running the filetype association scripts worked perfectly. I agree there should be a warning on the old content browser update thread.

tjdean256 · 09-08-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixon

... DjVu support only, ....

I am not familiar with DjVu. What type of documents use this format?

td

myprecious · 09-08-2009, 09:18 PM

wikipedia is just one click away

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DjVu

alexvaq · 09-13-2009, 06:24 AM

You-are-the-best, man!!!!!

I just made an account to say THANK YOU!!!

I wanted to port *anything* to read djvu on my own, for I *really* needed it, but I couldn't find enough time.

Great job!!

yingwu · 09-13-2009, 04:43 PM

You are our hero, man!!!!!!

I will try it tomorrow. By the way, can I make notes with it?

Thank you very very much.

patatan · 09-16-2009, 07:06 AM

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09-07-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
RobbieClarken Addict Posts: 371 Karma: 1002274 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Device: Kindle	Wow, dixon! Thank you for this excellent port! It works great; once the DjVu file is loaded, page turns are instantaneous and display perfectly. There are the few minor bugs which you mentioned. I also noticed the DR1000 buttons do not always turn the page while in 'Fit Page Width' view (this doesn't bother me because I'll always be using 'Best Fit' view). I have two requests if you have time: Currently if you forget to close Evince (eg if you open another viewer or choose 'Return to folder') you can't reopen it with the shortcut. Would you be able to add a tab or modify the shortcut so it doesn't attempt to open a second instance of Evince? Could you have Evince remember your previous view options (or allow the user to specify the defaults)? As it stands, Evince is working wonderfully and any improvements would be the icing on the cake.

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09-07-2009, 09:37 AM	#5
RobbieClarken Addict Posts: 371 Karma: 1002274 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Device: Kindle	One more request (although this may be difficult to implement): it'd be nice if Evince remembered which page you were up to.

09-07-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
godel10 Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 204 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Sony Librie, Irex DR1000S	Thank you very much: a lot of people (including me) has been expecting a djvu reader, and now we have it.

09-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#12
myprecious Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nowy Targ, Poland Device: DR1000S	wikipedia is just one click away http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DjVu

09-13-2009, 06:24 AM	#13
alexvaq Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: IRex DR1000S	You-are-the-best, man!!!!! I just made an account to say THANK YOU!!! I wanted to port anything to read djvu on my own, for I really needed it, but I couldn't find enough time. Great job!!

09-13-2009, 04:43 PM	#14
yingwu Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 322 Join Date: May 2009 Device: 1000s	You are our hero, man!!!!!! I will try it tomorrow. By the way, can I make notes with it? Thank you very very much.

09-16-2009, 07:06 AM	#15
patatan Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 62 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Spain Device: Cybook Gen 3, DR1000S	: