is there an elegant solution to add hidden chapter numbers

[DiapDealer]

if i untick use bundled python 3.4 then it does not even try to work- just complains.

Of course it does. Unless you've taken the time to set up an external Python with all the modules that Sigil plugins need, then there's no reason to ever untick the "Use bundled Python" box. Ticked is default on Windows.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by stumped

there is no mention of needing other installs, yet I suspect some python versions clash.
if i untick use bundled python 3.4 then it does not even try to work- just complains.

One time just for the heck of it, I tried using an external python install. I ended up spending quite a bit of time installing all the modules and their prerequisites that the bundled python has preinstalled. An interesting exercise but not one that I would recommend unless you are trying to stay awake while watching for alarms from midnight to 07:30 for a few weeks.

[DiapDealer]

Also note that Sigil has not bundled Python 3.4 with its installers for quite some time. Sigil 1.9.30 bundles Python 3.8.3 with its Windows and macOS installers (soon to be Python 3.11.3).

The only thing that mentions Python 3.4 is the label for the external python executable which actually says. "≥Python3.4". Meaning the external Python needs to be a minimum of Python 3.4.

The Sigil build documentation includes the list of requisite extra Python modules needed for a sane Sigil Plugin Framework. There's even a test plugin that can be installed to make sure that Python environment (Bundled or external) is set up correctly to run plugins.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

The Sigil build documentation includes the list of requisite extra Python modules needed for a sane Sigil Plugin Framework. There's even a test plugin that can be installed to make sure that Python environment (Bundled or external) is set up correctly to run plugins.

That would have taken all the fun out of locating and installing the modules with Python 3.11.1. I needed that work to keep me awake at 04:00.

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by DNSB

That would have taken all the fun out of locating and installing the modules with Python 3.11.1. I needed that work to keep me awake at 04:00.

And you're better off for the effort.