dictutil: Tools, documentation, and libraries related to Kobo dictionaries

[geek1011]

Originally Posted by Regard_39

Okay, you got me back on track.
Unfortunately, I'm getting an error message.

I thought the Allow searches on Extra dictionaries: yes line (kobopatch.yaml) would do the trick...

That's a warning, not an error. It will show even if you already have the patch installed.

[ps67]

Originally Posted by geek1011

Can you enable the `sync` category for logging in developer options, install the dictionary, perform a sync, and send me the log files (specifically the part about the dictionary sync command)? It should contain a line like "dicthtml... marked as read-only.. skipping".

Also, after running dictutil, see if the read-only checkbox is set in the file properties.

You answerd so soon

Now I will do it, thank'you.

[ps67]

In the file dictionary the read-only checkbox was set.
Now I have again the standard dictionary, there is an enourmous file called "syslog-2020.03.15-20.12.10" in the .kobo directory but I cant find anything about skipping synchronization dictionaries in there.

Sorry if I post the complete file but I don't know what I should do otherwise.

[PeterT]

Any chance you could edit that message and attach the log as a file, rather than inline?

That message causes Tapatalk to crash.

[ps67]

Originally Posted by PeterT

Any chance you could edit that message and attach the log as a file, rather than inline?

That message causes Tapatalk to crash.

Done, sorry.

[PeterT]

Originally Posted by ps67

Done, sorry.

Not to worry. Thanks

[geek1011]

Originally Posted by ps67

In the file dictionary the read-only checkbox was set.
Now I have again the standard dictionary, there is an enourmous file called "syslog-2020.03.15-20.12.10" in the .kobo directory but I cant find anything about skipping synchronization dictionaries in there.

Sorry if I post the complete file but I don't know what I should do otherwise.

I can't seem to find anything useful in that log either.

Semwize, would it be possible for you to try overriding a dictionary on Windows and see if you can reproduce this issue?

[ps67]

Another failed proof and another (useless?) syslog. I tried using powershell and downloading again the file but, of course nothing.

But IMHO the issue is not in dictutil but in the fact that in my Kobo the read-only flag has no effect. Of course You are more experienced, but I think so because it did not work even the manual read-only flagging both with Linux and Windows10.

Or may be the file? I downloaded from here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=196931
and the dictionary is the Italian dictionary. Or may be the Aura One firmware? I am on the last firmware.

Thank You again.

Ok we aren't still in 2022...

[Vetchy]

Can somebody explain me, what happened with dictionary on latest firmware.
All my dictionary's was lost the desciption and now I see onli prefix, like tu, ru, es.
Does any way to back dictionary name, like En_Biology.

P.S. thanks of dictutil, it allow install dict by macos. Without it impossible to change file permission on external drive.

[jackie_w]

Originally Posted by Vetchy

Can somebody explain me, what happened with dictionary on latest firmware.

The long description for each dictionary was stored in the "Dictionary" table within the Kobo database. From fw 4.20.xxxxx this table is no longer used so, unfortunately, no long description.

[geek1011]

For anyone having issues with read-only overridden dictionaries being overwritten, use this temporary patch for now (4.20.14622):

Never sync dictionaries:
- Enabled: no
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 0x6108B0, FindH: 0CD5, ReplaceH: 0CE0} #permissions
- ReplaceBytesNOP: {Offset: 0x61089A, FindH: FFF68DAE} #size
- ReplaceBytesNOP: {Offset: 0x610878, FindH: 3FF49EAE} #isSynced

And a multi-version one (4.20.14601+) (kobopatch v0.15.0+):

Never sync dictionaries:
- Enabled: no
- BaseAddress:  {Sym: "SyncDictionariesCommand::prepareDownloadList()"}
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 1048, FindH: 0CD5,     ReplaceH: 0CE0}         #permissions
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 1026, FindH: FFF68DAE, ReplaceInstNOP: true}   #size
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset:  992, FindH: 3FF49EAE, ReplaceInstNOP: true}   #isSynced

I think I've almost figured out why this is happening.

Thanks to Alanon for helping to debug this!

[ps67]

Originally Posted by geek1011

For anyone having issues with read-only overridden dictionaries being overwritten, use this temporary patch for now (4.20.14622):

Never sync dictionaries:
- Enabled: no
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 0x6108B0, FindH: 0CD5, ReplaceH: 0CE0} #permissions
- ReplaceBytesNOP: {Offset: 0x61089A, FindH: FFF68DAE} #size
- ReplaceBytesNOP: {Offset: 0x610878, FindH: 3FF49EAE} #isSynced

And a multi-version one (4.20.14601+) (kobopatch v0.15.0+):

Never sync dictionaries:
- Enabled: no
- BaseAddress:  {Sym: "SyncDictionariesCommand::prepareDownloadList()"}
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 1048, FindH: 0CD5,     ReplaceH: 0CE0}         #permissions
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset: 1026, FindH: FFF68DAE, ReplaceInstNOP: true}   #size
- ReplaceBytes: {Offset:  992, FindH: 3FF49EAE, ReplaceInstNOP: true}   #isSynced

I think I've almost figured out why this is happening.

Thanks to Alanon for helping to debug this!

I will do it ASAP. Thank You.
Does it go in the file src/libnickel.so.1.0.0.yaml?

Edit: it works

[Taner]

dictgen working perfect for me. Just one questions how -c, --crypt string is working ? Do i need some other apps to encrypt work ? (Using windows)

[geek1011]

Originally Posted by Taner

dictgen working perfect for me. Just one questions how -c, --crypt string is working ? Do i need some other apps to encrypt work ? (Using windows)

That option isn't necessary for normal usage, and won't really be documented. If you have to know, the format is method:key, and the only method currently implemented is aes. This option encrypts the dicthtml files in the dictzip. But, if you don't have a valid key, it's of no use to you.

[geek1011]

In response to a request by Owl_, I've made a Babylon BGL converter: https://pgaskin.net/dictutil/examples/bgl-convert.html.