Beta testing calibre 4 - Page 24

gaudi3 · 10-02-2019, 06:38 PM

I have the following problem with calibre-64bit-3.99.9 - when I'm browsing epub files in the viewer, there are either black rectangles, or white rectangles or rectangles with random fragments of text from the book in different places in the viewer. A similar situation is when I double-click on any word. Also, by right-clicking to recall settings, rectangles appear with random text fragments of the settings, making it impossible for me to change or even try to enter and check any settings.

I have never had any problems with stable versions of the viewer up to and including calibre-64bit-3.48.0. However, I must point out that I have a very old computer - over 11 years old.

I also have this question by the way: is it possible in calibre to view pdf files without reflow in the original layout, like in Acrobat Reader? The calibre viewer is my favorite program for reading and I dream of viewing all the files in one program. Is it possible? Reflow can be useful, but in most cases pdf files looks much better in the original layout.

kovidgoyal · 10-02-2019, 08:59 PM

@gaudi3: The calibre viewer is designed for reflowable content so no, you cant view PDF files without reflow. As for your problem, can you post a screenshot and also say what operating system you are running on?

Stevex · 10-03-2019, 08:31 AM

Just tried this 3.99.9 64 bit on a fresh windows pc
It seems to ignore my environment variable CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY
??

kovidgoyal · 10-03-2019, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevex

Just tried this 3.99.9 64 bit on a fresh windows pc
It seems to ignore my environment variable CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY
??

Works for me and there have been no changes to that functionality whatsoever

Stevex · 10-03-2019, 08:52 AM

User error
Very sorry
Thanks for the quick feedback!

Stevex · 10-03-2019, 04:12 PM

Just to briefly add: working great so far, all my plugins work, editing book working, server working. Very nice.

Electrofied · 10-03-2019, 05:03 PM

Can't get calibre 3.48 send to device button to show for my kindle fire HD? I've restarted my kindle and pc.

BetterRed · 10-03-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electrofied

Can't get calibre 3.48 send to device button to show for my kindle fire HD? I've restarted my kindle and pc.

Eh, calibre 3.48 is the current stable release, the latest beta is 3.99.9

If you are using 3.48, start a new thread in the Devices subforum.

BR

Electrofied · 10-03-2019, 05:36 PM

Just updated to the latest beta and it still don't work?

eschwartz · 10-03-2019, 05:50 PM

To be more clear: the problem occurs in the stable release, therefore it is not a bug in the beta. Therefore please open a new thread in the devices subforum so that this could be properly discussed.

gaudi3 · 10-03-2019, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

The calibre viewer is designed for reflowable content so no, you cant view PDF files without reflow.

It's okay. I will use Acrobat Reader for pdf files.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

As for your problem, can you post a screenshot and also say what operating system you are running on?

Windows 7 and here are the screenshots:

black rectangles and white rectangles when browsing epub files in the viewer
https://snipboard.io/nxUgck.jpg

random fragments of text when browsing epub files in the viewer
https://snipboard.io/DoW50X.jpg

moving mouse over chapters:
https://snipboard.io/3UINyA.jpg

double-click on the word
https://snipboard.io/7bDGYA.jpg

rectangles with random text fragments in the settings
https://snipboard.io/scJuLU.jpg

kovidgoyal · 10-03-2019, 06:58 PM

@Gaudi3: That looks like issues with rendering inside the browser engine. Try updating your graphics drivers, that might help.

gaudi3 · 10-03-2019, 07:05 PM

My GPU is 11 years old, so no new drivers for many, many years :-(
I thought that since calibre-64bit-3.48.0 works perfectly it might be a simple solution.

gaudi3 · 10-03-2019, 07:14 PM

Last driver for my GPU was from 2013

I thought that since calibre-64bit-3.48.0 works perfectly it might be a simple solution.

So... I think it's time for an upgrade.

kovidgoyal · 10-03-2019, 07:14 PM

Sadly no, 3.48 uses Qt WebKit as the browser engine which is itself very old and no longer maintained. calibre 4 has switched to Qt WebEngine.

10-02-2019, 06:38 PM	#346
gaudi3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle DXG, My wish: Dasung monitor 13.3" My dream: Dasung monitor 32"	I have the following problem with calibre-64bit-3.99.9 - when I'm browsing epub files in the viewer, there are either black rectangles, or white rectangles or rectangles with random fragments of text from the book in different places in the viewer. A similar situation is when I double-click on any word. Also, by right-clicking to recall settings, rectangles appear with random text fragments of the settings, making it impossible for me to change or even try to enter and check any settings. I have never had any problems with stable versions of the viewer up to and including calibre-64bit-3.48.0. However, I must point out that I have a very old computer - over 11 years old. I also have this question by the way: is it possible in calibre to view pdf files without reflow in the original layout, like in Acrobat Reader? The calibre viewer is my favorite program for reading and I dream of viewing all the files in one program. Is it possible? Reflow can be useful, but in most cases pdf files looks much better in the original layout. Last edited by gaudi3; 10-02-2019 at 06:41 PM.

10-03-2019, 07:14 PM	#359
gaudi3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle DXG, My wish: Dasung monitor 13.3" My dream: Dasung monitor 32"	Last driver for my GPU was from 2013 I thought that since calibre-64bit-3.48.0 works perfectly it might be a simple solution. So... I think it's time for an upgrade. Last edited by gaudi3; 10-03-2019 at 07:18 PM. Reason: adding new info

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10-02-2019, 08:59 PM	#347
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,438 Karma: 27757438 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@gaudi3: The calibre viewer is designed for reflowable content so no, you cant view PDF files without reflow. As for your problem, can you post a screenshot and also say what operating system you are running on?

10-03-2019, 08:31 AM	#348
Stevex Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 15318 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Just tried this 3.99.9 64 bit on a fresh windows pc It seems to ignore my environment variable CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY ??

10-03-2019, 08:52 AM	#350
Stevex Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 15318 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kobo Glo HD	User error Very sorry Thanks for the quick feedback!

10-03-2019, 04:12 PM	#351
Stevex Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 15318 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Just to briefly add: working great so far, all my plugins work, editing book working, server working. Very nice.

10-03-2019, 05:03 PM	#352
Electrofied Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Kindle Fire HD	Can't get calibre 3.48 send to device button to show for my kindle fire HD? I've restarted my kindle and pc.

10-03-2019, 05:36 PM	#354
Electrofied Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: Kindle Fire HD	Just updated to the latest beta and it still don't work?

10-03-2019, 05:50 PM	#355
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	To be more clear: the problem occurs in the stable release, therefore it is not a bug in the beta. Therefore please open a new thread in the devices subforum so that this could be properly discussed.

10-03-2019, 06:58 PM	#357
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,438 Karma: 27757438 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@Gaudi3: That looks like issues with rendering inside the browser engine. Try updating your graphics drivers, that might help.

10-03-2019, 07:05 PM	#358
gaudi3 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle DXG, My wish: Dasung monitor 13.3" My dream: Dasung monitor 32"	My GPU is 11 years old, so no new drivers for many, many years :-( I thought that since calibre-64bit-3.48.0 works perfectly it might be a simple solution.

10-03-2019, 07:14 PM	#360
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,438 Karma: 27757438 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Sadly no, 3.48 uses Qt WebKit as the browser engine which is itself very old and no longer maintained. calibre 4 has switched to Qt WebEngine.

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