PRS-350 is there a way to install a custom dictionary

vsviridov · 03-07-2011, 05:29 PM

Hello all,

Is there a way to install a custom dictionary on the device?
I'm studying Esperanto, and having a dictionary would help a lot.

I assume they'd use some linux-friendly dictionary format, so I might convert some existing dictionary into something supported by my reader.

Thanks.

kartu · 03-08-2011, 07:04 AM

Not yet. But probably in a couple of month.

Papi · 03-08-2011, 08:14 AM

kartu : will it be usable while reading a book, like the "built-in" dictionaries, or will it be a separate application ?

kartu · 03-08-2011, 08:39 AM

On 600/x50 usable "like built-in", on 300/505 we'll see.

Papi · 03-08-2011, 08:52 AM

Oh like built-in, nice. Is there any discussion about it in the dev forum or elsewhere ? I'm curious on how you achieved that (creating your own MSD file, or adding some code to manage other dictionary formats).

kartu · 03-08-2011, 09:14 AM

There is no discussion. It's all plans. It will be a separate "app".

vsviridov · 03-08-2011, 02:34 PM

What is the format of the dictionaries currently shipping with the device?
I have the dutch-english and english-dutch dictionaries there, which are useless to me. Why not simply replace one of those? However, knowing Sony, they probably encrypted that stuff out the wazoo...

catsknit · 03-08-2011, 05:39 PM

I'd love a Latin-English dictionary, myself. I read a lot of books which have Latin quotes, and while I did study Latin years ago, it's only a vague memory at this point

yurivs · 03-09-2011, 05:17 PM

I need so much a portuguese "built-in" dictionary on PRS-350!

Akumanggo · 04-15-2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartu

Not yet. But probably in a couple of month.

Hi Kartu

I am using Sony PRS 350 and enjoying for your firmware. There are some improvement I thanks to you compare than original firmware.

There is other firmware that using Stardict format for dictionary. But this firmare is so slow when reading a book compare than yours.

Is the Custom Dictionary now available for your firmware ? What kind of dictionary format allow us to add for Sony PRS 350 ? Is possible Stardict format on Sony PRS 350 ?

Thanks Kartu

Analogus · 04-15-2012, 04:29 AM

Kartu answered a view inches above. There will/can/could be the possibibility for custom dic's in a couple of months.

I for my part use this method:

I have a dic (PDF) on my reader. When searching a word I'll open it with a single tap onto the right upper corner of the screen from within the book I'm reading. I have to search for the word manually. Switching back to the book I'm reading goes the same way - tapping onto the right upper corner of the screen.

I use my own cutom build PRS+ for my PRS350 which makes that possible. You could give it a try (have a look at my signature at the bottom of this posting).

To make it function you would have to

1) install my custom firmware ('ZORK-Edition')
2) use a PDF-file as dic
3) rename the dic to DIC.pdf
4) copy this file onto the reader in /Books/DIC.pdf (into the folder named 'Books')
5) assign the right action to the 'single tap' in PRS+ options

I'm working on the possibility to use at least 2 different dic-files (PDF and EPUB)

A.

Akumanggo · 04-15-2012, 05:01 AM

[QUOTE=Analogus;2043402]
I use my own cutom build PRS+ for my PRS350 which makes that possible. You could give it a try (have a look at my signature at the bottom of this posting).

Hi Analogus.
Thanks for your quick reply.
So the dictionary on PDF format then. First I have to create the dictionary on PDF format ?
Anyway I will try your firmware. I ll let you know later, brother.
Thank you very much.

Analogus · 04-15-2012, 05:10 AM

Yes, you have to use a PDF (EPUB will be possible in future). Besides, it does not have to be a dic - any kind of literature goes. Regard this function as a quick possibility to toggle between two books.

To be fair: the basic function comes from TERISA. I included it slightly altered in my custom build.

If you try my software don't be surprised - it looks different (other icons) and brings a couple of new features.

A.

Akumanggo · 04-16-2012, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analogus

1) install my custom firmware ('ZORK-Edition')
2) use a PDF-file as dic
3) rename the dic to DIC.pdf
4) copy this file onto the reader in /Books/DIC.pdf (into the folder named 'Books')
5) assign the right action to the 'single tap' in PRS+ options

I'm working on the possibility to use at least 2 different dic-files (PDF and EPUB)

A.

Hi Analogus
I downloaded your firmware but failed to get into my device. I have been trying many times as your steps above. I just copy the PRSPInstaller folder on the root memory, and restart the device.

I have tried using the PRS + , and succeded.
Other step : I copy and paste your PRSPInstaller to Update Folder, restart, but still could not get it.

Give me advice would you please, brother ?

Thanks

Analogus · 04-16-2012, 04:42 AM

Akumanggo:

Normally it should work.
If you never have installed PRS+, install it first. Restart your reader.

Now a important point:

If you install PRS+ and do NOT restart one or two times, there could arise a problem. Restart once more, copy once more the installer-folder onto your reader, restart again and it should work. If not, give feedback.

One more word:

Since yesterday a new version for the 350 is online with possibility to choose between PDF and EPUB for the DIC.

A.

03-07-2011, 05:29 PM	#1
vsviridov Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	is there a way to install a custom dictionary Hello all, Is there a way to install a custom dictionary on the device? I'm studying Esperanto, and having a dictionary would help a lot. I assume they'd use some linux-friendly dictionary format, so I might convert some existing dictionary into something supported by my reader. Thanks.

03-09-2011, 05:17 PM	#9
yurivs Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony Reader PRS-350SC	Portuguese I need so much a portuguese "built-in" dictionary on PRS-350!

04-15-2012, 04:29 AM	#11
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	Kartu answered a view inches above. There will/can/could be the possibibility for custom dic's in a couple of months. I for my part use this method: I have a dic (PDF) on my reader. When searching a word I'll open it with a single tap onto the right upper corner of the screen from within the book I'm reading. I have to search for the word manually. Switching back to the book I'm reading goes the same way - tapping onto the right upper corner of the screen. I use my own cutom build PRS+ for my PRS350 which makes that possible. You could give it a try (have a look at my signature at the bottom of this posting). To make it function you would have to 1) install my custom firmware ('ZORK-Edition') 2) use a PDF-file as dic 3) rename the dic to DIC.pdf 4) copy this file onto the reader in /Books/DIC.pdf (into the folder named 'Books') 5) assign the right action to the 'single tap' in PRS+ options I'm working on the possibility to use at least 2 different dic-files (PDF and EPUB) A. Last edited by Analogus; 04-15-2012 at 04:33 AM.

04-15-2012, 05:10 AM	#13
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	Yes, you have to use a PDF (EPUB will be possible in future). Besides, it does not have to be a dic - any kind of literature goes. Regard this function as a quick possibility to toggle between two books. To be fair: the basic function comes from TERISA. I included it slightly altered in my custom build. If you try my software don't be surprised - it looks different (other icons) and brings a couple of new features. A. Last edited by Analogus; 04-15-2012 at 05:25 AM.

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03-08-2011, 07:04 AM	#2
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	Not yet. But probably in a couple of month.

03-08-2011, 08:14 AM	#3
Papi Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 547600 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paris Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kindle NT, PRS-650	kartu : will it be usable while reading a book, like the "built-in" dictionaries, or will it be a separate application ?

03-08-2011, 08:39 AM	#4
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	On 600/x50 usable "like built-in", on 300/505 we'll see.

03-08-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
Papi Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 547600 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paris Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kindle NT, PRS-650	Oh like built-in, nice. Is there any discussion about it in the dev forum or elsewhere ? I'm curious on how you achieved that (creating your own MSD file, or adding some code to manage other dictionary formats).

03-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#6
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	There is no discussion. It's all plans. It will be a separate "app".

03-08-2011, 02:34 PM	#7
vsviridov Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350	What is the format of the dictionaries currently shipping with the device? I have the dutch-english and english-dutch dictionaries there, which are useless to me. Why not simply replace one of those? However, knowing Sony, they probably encrypted that stuff out the wazoo...

03-08-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
catsknit Addict Posts: 221 Karma: 34036 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Glo HD, Samsung tablet, Kobo Libra, InkPad 3 Pro	I'd love a Latin-English dictionary, myself. I read a lot of books which have Latin quotes, and while I did study Latin years ago, it's only a vague memory at this point

04-15-2012, 05:01 AM	#12
Akumanggo Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony Prs 350, amazone kindle 3 wifi	[QUOTE=Analogus;2043402] I use my own cutom build PRS+ for my PRS350 which makes that possible. You could give it a try (have a look at my signature at the bottom of this posting). Hi Analogus. Thanks for your quick reply. So the dictionary on PDF format then. First I have to create the dictionary on PDF format ? Anyway I will try your firmware. I ll let you know later, brother. Thank you very much.

04-16-2012, 04:42 AM	#15
Analogus Fanatic Posts: 568 Karma: 2170348 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: 2x Sony PRS-350; PRS-300 (†), Paperwhite (†), Voyage	Akumanggo: Normally it should work. If you never have installed PRS+, install it first. Restart your reader. Now a important point: If you install PRS+ and do NOT restart one or two times, there could arise a problem. Restart once more, copy once more the installer-folder onto your reader, restart again and it should work. If not, give feedback. One more word: Since yesterday a new version for the 350 is online with possibility to choose between PDF and EPUB for the DIC. A.

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