kindlegen plugin for Sigil

[DiapDealer]

Make sure you (or a browser addon) are not unzipping the plugin. You also cannot rename the plugin's zip file before installing it.

[Doitsu]

Originally Posted by uiop_on

Downloaded kindlegen from GitHub (kindlegen-3.1.1.zip - ok)

My Kindlegen plugin is not available on Github, please download this file instead and try again.

[uiop_on]

Originally Posted by Doitsu

My Kindlegen plugin is not available on Github, please download this file instead and try again.

Many thanks Doitsu, that works perfectly now!

[troubledMan]

Hi,

In the process to move from macOS High Sierra to macOS Monterey, after installed everything needed, so I think, I've found this log when trying to use the plugin:


Status: failed

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/plugin_launchers/python/launcher.py", line 141, in launch
target_script = __import__(script_module)
File "/Users/####/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGen/plugin.py", line 25, in <module>
from tkinter import Tk, BOTH, StringVar, IntVar, BooleanVar, PhotoImage, messagebox, DISABLED
File "tkinter/__init__.py", line 36, in <module>
ImportError: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)
Error: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)

I think it is related with some called Tcl, isn't it? What can I do to resolve this?

Other thing. Under High Sierra, I don't remember why, I had to install Python although macOS includes it normally; this time I have not installed it: is it OK or I do need to do it?
Thank you.

[Environment:

- macOS 12.0.1
- Sigil 1.8.0 (in default location)
- Kindle Previewer 3.59.1 (in default location)
- KindleGen plugin 0.5.5 (Checked "Use Bundle Python")
]

[Doitsu]

Originally Posted by troubledMan

In the process to move from macOS High Sierra to macOS Monterey, after installed everything needed, so I think, I've found this log when trying to use the plugin

You'll need to install ActiveTcl. (You can enter a fictitious e-mail address to access the download area.)

[troubledMan]

Thanks Doitsu.

After install Tcl, when I use the plugin, the log now is the following:

Status: failed

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/plugin_launchers/python/launcher.py", line 141, in launch
target_script = __import__(script_module)
File "/Users/####/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGen/plugin.py", line 25, in <module>
from tkinter import Tk, BOTH, StringVar, IntVar, BooleanVar, PhotoImage, messagebox, DISABLED
File "tkinter/__init__.py", line 36, in <module>
ImportError: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)
Error: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)

I've followed the link you kindly wrote, so I don't understand the log's last part (Reason:...)
In fact, I think they both are the same.

[Doitsu]

Most likely, the latest ActiveTCL libraries are incompatible with the current Sigil version.
For some odd reason they offer ActiveTcl 8.6.x for Windows and Linux but ActiveTcl 8.5.x for macOS.

I'll update the plugin to use Qt instead of Tcl to avoid these issues.

[troubledMan]

Thank you all. I think I'll uninstall the last version of Sigil, and try with the same tandem kindlegen-Sigil that I had under High Sierra.

[troubledMan]

Originally Posted by troubledMan

... I'll uninstall the last version of Sigil, and try with the same tandem kindlegen-Sigil that I had under High Sierra.

Tcl, I meant.

[DiapDealer]

Sigil MacOS TCL plugin issue discussion continued here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=342998

[KevinH]

FYI,

We have added a TclTk_8.6.12.dmg installer package to the Sigil 1.8 github releases page. It replaces what ActiveState used to provide. It should allow Sigil tk plugins to work with Monterey or any version of macOS.

https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil...lTk_8.6.12.dmg

Originally Posted by troubledMan

Thanks Doitsu.

After install Tcl, when I use the plugin, the log now is the following:

Status: failed

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/plugin_launchers/python/launcher.py", line 141, in launch
target_script = __import__(script_module)
File "/Users/####/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGen/plugin.py", line 25, in <module>
from tkinter import Tk, BOTH, StringVar, IntVar, BooleanVar, PhotoImage, messagebox, DISABLED
File "tkinter/__init__.py", line 36, in <module>
ImportError: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)
Error: dlopen(/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so, 0x0002): Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl
Referenced from: /Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.8/lib/python3.8/lib-dynload/_tkinter.cpython-38-darwin.so
Reason: tried: '/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file), '/System/Library/Frameworks/Tcl.framework/Versions/8.6/Tcl' (no such file)

I've followed the link you kindly wrote, so I don't understand the log's last part (Reason:...)
In fact, I think they both are the same.

[hamedi]

Hi!
- macOS 10.15.7
- Sigil 1.9.10 installed in "Applications" folder
- no Kindle Previewer installed
- path to kindlegen executable "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/"
- Doitsu's kindlegen plugin 0.6.6 (checked "Use Bundle Python")

Run kindlegen plugin shows error

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/plugin_launchers/python/launcher.py", line 142, in launch
    self.exitcode = target_script.run(container)
  File "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGenQt/plugin.py", line 644, in run
    kg_path, calibre_debug_path = findKindleGen(bk)
  File "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGenQt/plugin.py", line 239, in findKindleGen
    kg_path = which_osx_path
UnboundLocalError: local variable 'which_osx_path' referenced before assignment
Error: local variable 'which_osx_path' referenced before assignment

And "OK" button...
Doitsu's kindlegen plugin 0.5.5 works fine.

How to fix this error? Many thanks for answers!

[Doitsu]

Originally Posted by hamedi

How to fix this error? Many thanks for answers!

There was a bug in the routine that tried to detect the kindlegen file path. I've attached a new version to the first post. Please give it a try.

If it still doesn't work, select Edit > Preferences > Open Preference Location > plugins_prefs > KindleGenQt and manually edit the kindlegen path entry in KindleGenQt.json:

  "kg_path": "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/kindlegen",

[hamedi]

many thanks for answer!

version 0.6.7 not work...
and another error

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Applications/Sigil.app/Contents/plugin_launchers/python/launcher.py", line 142, in launch
    self.exitcode = target_script.run(container)
  File "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGenQt/plugin.py", line 645, in run
    kg_path, calibre_debug_path = findKindleGen(bk)
  File "/Users/XXX/Library/Application Support/sigil-ebook/sigil/plugins/KindleGenQt/plugin.py", line 256, in findKindleGen
    kg_path = select_file('Select kindlegen executable', _filter)
NameError: name 'select_file' is not defined
Error: name 'select_file' is not defined

i attached my file KindleGen.json.zip

[Doitsu]

I'll release a new version tomorrow. Hopefully, it'll fix your problem.