Error with links

jenni fuentes · 09-18-2018, 05:17 PM

Hello everyone.
I need help with my Epub that I'm editing with Sigil.
The problem is with the links that I have put. When I save the file it gives me "error".
I have a screenshot of the error, but it is in Spanish, but i translated.

This Epub contains HTML files that are not correct and the current configuration of "clean code" is automatically correct when saving. Saving a file that is not correct causes it to be corrected automatically, which can rarely cause data loss. Do you want to correct the files automatically before saving?

theducks · 09-18-2018, 05:49 PM

That usually means there is a parceing or syntax error

Opening and closing tags do not match, semicolon or colon where the other belongs...
Try and switch each file to Book view, The one(s) with errors will refuse and pop a more specific error message that includes the line number that the error was detected (the actual error may be before this point)

BTW The message says Sigil can try to auto fix the issue,but warns it might get it wrong. Your choice (I try to manual fix unknowns rather than roll the dice. )

jenni fuentes · 09-18-2018, 06:33 PM

I'm trying to fix it manually, but I do not understand it. I am new to this program.
If I try "auto", then can I go back if I lose data?

theducks · 09-18-2018, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenni fuentes

I'm trying to fix it manually, but I do not understand it. I am new to this program.
If I try "auto", then can I go back if I lose data?

Make a backup.
Lost, is lost or just really messed up.
BUT Usually, you just end up with a stray block of text with a messed up style applied.

Note: broken code is broken code. This is not a Sigil only issue.
Something is wrong.
It could be as simple as a stray </div>. A <span> pair is now broken .

The pink error boxes in Preview/Bookview tell more

DiapDealer · 09-18-2018, 07:49 PM

If it's a malformed xhtml issue (as the translation of the message seems to indicate it is), the Well-Formed Check EPUB tool (either via the Tools menu, or the F7 shortcut) should give some specific locations to look.

If there's a lot, you'll need to fix them manually and rerun the F7 Check again, until there are no more well-formed errors left (if you don't want to take your chances with the automatic Mend).

In the future, try leaving the Preview Window open when making manual html edits. It will let you know there's an issue with what you typed immediately. That way, they won't snowball on you and leave you flabbergasted when you go to save.

jenni fuentes · 09-19-2018, 04:30 AM

Hello again. Now I'm worse. I have put the code view to try to fix it manually, and I do not know what the error is.
I try to return to the book view, and it does not leave me anymore. I get a new error window.
The operation that you have requested can not be performed because "capitulo1.xhtml" is not a correct XML document.
An error was found on line 73: Tokenizer error with an unimplemented error message.
really, I need help. Thanks

jenni fuentes · 09-19-2018, 05:41 AM

Ok, I have already been able to leave the "code view"
The errors are the links that I put in the Epub.
I think I've done well, following the tutorials I've seen, but I'm wrong, too.
How can I put the links correctly?
Thank you very much for helping me.

theducks · 09-19-2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenni fuentes

Ok, I have already been able to leave the "code view"
The errors are the links that I put in the Epub.
I think I've done well, following the tutorials I've seen, but I'm wrong, too.
How can I put the links correctly?
Thank you very much for helping me.

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jenni fuentes · 09-19-2018, 02:29 PM

I can not put this chapter in read view. He does not let me do anything. As much as you put "automatic" it keeps giving error.
I've saved the entire Epub to check and no link is seen in the Epub.
thank you very much

theducks · 09-19-2018, 03:31 PM

Look at the end of line 73 all those entities don't belong, they should be (closing) TAGS
Somewhere along the line, you got the tags out of balance and auto-fix got it wrong . It may have started out as simple as the order of the closing tag was place after instead of before (you closed an outer tag before the inner tag)

Nest order is very important (a good reason to keep your code 'pretty' )

Doitsu · 09-19-2018, 03:57 PM

@jenni fuentes: Your <a> tags with website links have the wrong attributes.

Double-check all <a> tags and make sure that they only have an href attribute. For example:

Quote:

<a href="https://www.mobileread.com">MobileRead</a>

jenni fuentes · 09-19-2018, 05:48 PM

thank you, thank you so much, really!! already solved!!

without you, I would not have managed to fix it.

jenni fuentes · 09-20-2018, 05:44 AM

Sorry, one question more! What´s mean <br/>?
I know that <p its paragraph and <a> its anchor? But <br/>??

BeckyEbook · 09-20-2018, 06:11 AM

This tag is used to create a line break and is analogous to a carriage return. The flow of the display of the text and any images is halted on the current line, and the flow resumes on the next line starting at the left margin.

theducks · 09-20-2018, 09:22 AM

<br />
Breaks the line, but does not start a new block. It works wit Block level tags
I use it on long chapter titles

Code:

<h3> Chapter 5 <br />A very long winded title</h3>

Chapter 5
A very long winded title

Setting a larger line height for the <h3> will space the line further apart on many devices

09-18-2018, 05:17 PM	#1
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	Error with links Hello everyone. I need help with my Epub that I'm editing with Sigil. The problem is with the links that I have put. When I save the file it gives me "error". I have a screenshot of the error, but it is in Spanish, but i translated. This Epub contains HTML files that are not correct and the current configuration of "clean code" is automatically correct when saving. Saving a file that is not correct causes it to be corrected automatically, which can rarely cause data loss. Do you want to correct the files automatically before saving?

09-18-2018, 07:49 PM	#5
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	If it's a malformed xhtml issue (as the translation of the message seems to indicate it is), the Well-Formed Check EPUB tool (either via the Tools menu, or the F7 shortcut) should give some specific locations to look. If there's a lot, you'll need to fix them manually and rerun the F7 Check again, until there are no more well-formed errors left (if you don't want to take your chances with the automatic Mend). In the future, try leaving the Preview Window open when making manual html edits. It will let you know there's an issue with what you typed immediately. That way, they won't snowball on you and leave you flabbergasted when you go to save. Last edited by DiapDealer; 09-18-2018 at 08:02 PM.

09-19-2018, 02:29 PM	#9
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	I can not put this chapter in read view. He does not let me do anything. As much as you put "automatic" it keeps giving error. I've saved the entire Epub to check and no link is seen in the Epub. thank you very much Attached Thumbnails Last edited by theducks; 09-19-2018 at 03:24 PM. Reason: removed oversize inline image. Attachments are all that is needed

09-20-2018, 09:22 AM	#15
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,782 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	<br /> Breaks the line, but does not start a new block. It works wit Block level tags I use it on long chapter titles Code: <h3> Chapter 5 <br />A very long winded title</h3> Chapter 5 A very long winded title Setting a larger line height for the <h3> will space the line further apart on many devices

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09-18-2018, 05:49 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,782 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	That usually means there is a parceing or syntax error Opening and closing tags do not match, semicolon or colon where the other belongs... Try and switch each file to Book view, The one(s) with errors will refuse and pop a more specific error message that includes the line number that the error was detected (the actual error may be before this point) BTW The message says Sigil can try to auto fix the issue,but warns it might get it wrong. Your choice (I try to manual fix unknowns rather than roll the dice. )

09-18-2018, 06:33 PM	#3
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	I'm trying to fix it manually, but I do not understand it. I am new to this program. If I try "auto", then can I go back if I lose data?

09-19-2018, 04:30 AM	#6
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	Hello again. Now I'm worse. I have put the code view to try to fix it manually, and I do not know what the error is. I try to return to the book view, and it does not leave me anymore. I get a new error window. The operation that you have requested can not be performed because "capitulo1.xhtml" is not a correct XML document. An error was found on line 73: Tokenizer error with an unimplemented error message. really, I need help. Thanks

09-19-2018, 05:41 AM	#7
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	Ok, I have already been able to leave the "code view" The errors are the links that I put in the Epub. I think I've done well, following the tutorials I've seen, but I'm wrong, too. How can I put the links correctly? Thank you very much for helping me.

09-19-2018, 03:31 PM	#10
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,782 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Look at the end of line 73 all those entities don't belong, they should be (closing) TAGS Somewhere along the line, you got the tags out of balance and auto-fix got it wrong . It may have started out as simple as the order of the closing tag was place after instead of before (you closed an outer tag before the inner tag) Nest order is very important (a good reason to keep your code 'pretty' )

09-19-2018, 05:48 PM	#12
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	thank you, thank you so much, really!! already solved!! without you, I would not have managed to fix it.

09-20-2018, 05:44 AM	#13
jenni fuentes Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Device: sigil	Sorry, one question more! What´s mean <br/>? I know that <p its paragraph and <a> its anchor? But <br/>??

09-20-2018, 06:11 AM	#14
BeckyEbook Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 2180740 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Poland Device: Misc	This tag is used to create a line break and is analogous to a carriage return. The flow of the display of the text and any images is halted on the current line, and the flow resumes on the next line starting at the left margin.

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