FBReader Release for the DR1000S

[wallcraft]

Originally Posted by allovertheglobe

That means it can't display that character so it replaces it with the corrsponding code. Typical Linux.

Try changing the encoding in the FBReader options under "Language". As a last resort try changing the font family (unlikely though)

The encoding is "per book", so it is under the Book Info (lamp bulb) icon. The problem is often ISO-8859-1 encoding instead of Windows-1252, however an ePub should have the encoding listed in the file. There is a language tab under the options (tools) icon to set the default encoding.

The other possibility is a font with missing characters. The best coverage under Linux is typically from DejaVu Sans. This is set under the Styles tab (Options). When I get this problem, I typically first set the font to DejaVu Sans and they I play with the encoding. Once you have the right encoding, try your favorite fonts.

[patatan]

Nice. It works fast with chm files.

[allovertheglobe]

Originally Posted by Adam B.

/Programs is where I compiled it to run from. I could have just as easily used /System, but I figured Programs was a good compromise for hiding the data files, as well as a place to browse to all 3rd party programs. It's path is hard coded, but it does have to be put where I compile it for. The shortcut can be put anywhere. iRex has plans to make shortcuts use relative paths instead of the full location, but it's not implemented yet.

I see. To clarify, I was thinking /System/Programs/, but your choice is fine. It's interesting though that the location of the program is depended on the compilation, rather than being self-contained/independent and just linking to the (system) libraries.

There's a file selector when you click on the "Add Book" icon. (Book with a plus sign) You should be able to browse the memory card and find whatever you want to add to the library.

Aha, so it's only when you set the default path in Options that you have to manually enter it.

I've found it's easiest to click on the box, and use the up and down arrows to navigate. It is a bit funky though.

Thanks for the tip, that helps.

[allovertheglobe]

Originally Posted by wallcraft

The encoding is "per book", so it is under the Book Info (lamp bulb) icon.

I'm quite new to FBReader, didn't realize you had a -per book- setting on top of the general "Options" setting. Good to know.

[Adam B.]

Originally Posted by allovertheglobe

I see. To clarify, I was thinking /System/Programs/, but your choice is fine. It's interesting though that the location of the program is depended on the compilation, rather than being self-contained/independent and just linking to the (system) libraries.

The libraries aren't the problem, it's the resources (icons, config, etc) that needs a static location.

[allovertheglobe]

Originally Posted by Adam B.

The libraries aren't the problem, it's the resources (icons, config, etc) that needs a static location.

Is that because it doesn't use the standard folders (.config, /usr/share/icons or similar, etc) because it isn't really "installed" but rather self-contained?

A couple more observations using the various option windows and file requesters:
- Plain text: margins are still ignored (still my new default text viewer!)
- Copy & paste works, nice! (ctrl-C, ctrl-V, ctrl-X) (Tab-completing doesn't, careful!)
- Finally a glimpse behind the scene (the actual OS filesystem)

Which leads to my next request: Any chance for a Terminal application? It would be handy, if only to rename documents, create subfolders etc. since none of that is supported in the current interface. Generally provide a little more independence from having to connect the reader or pop the card out to do the above. Yes, it can be dangerous, but hey it'd be only for people who like living on the edge

And of course the reason I have always been jealous of Iliad owners, being an old school gamer: GARGOYLE or any IF VM (Frotz...)
(I am embarrassed, after searching around a bit, to find out I already asked for it on the Iliad, even though I never got one... some things don't change... Oh and I like the Iliad software keyboard design much better)

[wallcraft]

Originally Posted by allovertheglobe

Which leads to my next request: Any chance for a Terminal application?

If most of the screen refresh stuff is in the GTK+ library, then Xfce-Terminal may be a good candidate. It is the basis for osso-xterm for the Nokia tablets.

[haliava]

Originally Posted by Adam B.

This is the first installer for FBReader running on the DR1000S.

Adam,

Is there any magic directory on the card where I can put my own fonts?
Otherwise it works really nice - basically same as on Nokia tablets.

Thank you,

Leonid

[attila]

Thanks you so much, it is brilliant. I haven't expected it for a half year...

[Adam B.]

Originally Posted by haliava

Adam,

Is there any magic directory on the card where I can put my own fonts?
Otherwise it works really nice - basically same as on Nokia tablets.

Thank you,

Leonid

Unfortunately not. The only way to get new fonts on the reader is to copy them to the root partition and update the font config. It's possible with some Linux knowledge, but not easy for the average person.

[haliava]

Originally Posted by Adam B.

Unfortunately not. The only way to get new fonts on the reader is to copy them to the root partition and update the font config. It's possible with some Linux knowledge, but not easy for the average person.

Ok, so I assume that your build of FBReader doesn't have a functionality to load fonts from location other than system one (like e.g. build for Jinke V3 devices is doing).
It's not a problem for me to copy files from sd to root partition using command line and edit font config file - but is it possible to use command line on the device itself - or is the only way to install sdk and do it remotely?

Thank you,

Leonid

[dobbyone]

Nice work. I have one question though, in CHM files how do I go to the next section?

[Adam B.]

Probably the best way is to map the Long down button keypress to the "Next TOC Section" in the options.

I've setup a new options file that does this for you. Copy the attached file to x:\Programs\.FBReader\ and overwrite the existing file.

The next time you open FBReader, you should be able to do a long keypress on the down or up buttons to go to the next and previous sections.

[haliava]

Originally Posted by haliava

It's not a problem for me to copy files from sd to root partition using command line and edit font config file - but is it possible to use command line on the device itself - or is the only way to install sdk and do it remotely?

That is - is there a chance to see a DR1000 version of Xshell any time soon?

[Adam B.]

Originally Posted by haliava

That is - is there a chance to see a DR1000 version of Xshell any time soon?

The problem with getting a shell on the DR, is that the internal refreshes rely on the GTK expose event. All of the shells that I have tried do not call that event, so screen refreshes don't work correctly.