detached validation window

Fedwin · 04-10-2017, 12:42 PM

Hi,

I accidentally detached the validation results window, so it is now free-floating. I can't figure out how to reattach it. I know there must be a simple fix. Thanks.

KevinH · 04-10-2017, 01:08 PM

One way to reattach it is as follows:

grab the now free floating validation window by its window title bar. Move it over the main Sigil application window above where it would normally sit.

Now slowly move the validation window lower toward the bottom of the Sigil Window and watch for a screen flash that will open up a bare place for it and let go of the mouse.

I had to try this 3 or 4 times to get it to work.

jackie_w · 04-10-2017, 01:15 PM

I don't know whether Sigil is one of them, but some applications will return a floating window to its default position by double-clicking the Title Bar (of the floating window).

Fedwin · 04-10-2017, 01:22 PM

Thanks! I couldn't get the first method to work, but double clicking on the title bar did the trick.

theducks · 04-10-2017, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie_w

I don't know whether Sigil is one of them, but some applications will return a floating window to its default position by double-clicking the Title Bar (of the floating window).

Notjohn · 04-10-2017, 02:27 PM

Funnily enough, for me Kevin's kludge worked and the double-click did not!

theducks · 04-10-2017, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notjohn

Funnily enough, for me Kevin's kludge worked and the double-click did not!

It is not a Kludge, just the other way

BTW (with fuss) you can double-dock (tabbed), I have the TOC and Book browser in the same location, with selection tabs .

DiapDealer · 04-10-2017, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notjohn

Funnily enough, for me Kevin's kludge worked and the double-click did not!

Then you just didn't double-click in the right place.

I've never had the titlebar double-click not redock a widget.

SampleAndy · 05-12-2017, 04:04 PM

Question about the validation window... I am using a very old version of Sigil, and it seems to do everything that I want it to. One of the things that I'm not crazy about is that the validation window (undocked) is application modal, i.e. when it is open, you can't do anything within the application.
Is this still the case with the current version? Would it be possible to make it just another normal window? It seems like it would be a real advantage to have both windows active if you need to make multiple fixes.
Thanks

Turtle91 · 05-12-2017, 07:18 PM

I'm pretty sure you are talking about the "Book View" being modal. The "Preview Pane" is non-modal.

Also, I would highly recommend updating to the latest version. I'm not aware of any reason why someone (a normal someone that is) would wish to stay in the dark ages

BetterRed · 05-12-2017, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SampleAndy

Question about the validation window... I am using a very old version of Sigil, and it seems to do everything that I want it to. One of the things that I'm not crazy about is that the validation window (undocked) is application modal, i.e. when it is open, you can't do anything within the application.
Is this still the case with the current version? Would it be possible to make it just another normal window? It seems like it would be a real advantage to have both windows active if you need to make multiple fixes.
Thanks

@SampleAndy - in latest version it is a dockable panel, viz:

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It's been dockable for quite a long time. The changes since 0.8 (maybe even 0.7) are not major if you're editing ePub 2.0. The main changes are support for plugins, and support for ePub 3.0.

BR

theducks · 05-12-2017, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SampleAndy

Question about the validation window... I am using a very old version of Sigil, and it seems to do everything that I want it to. One of the things that I'm not crazy about is that the validation window (undocked) is application modal, i.e. when it is open, you can't do anything within the application.
Is this still the case with the current version? Would it be possible to make it just another normal window? It seems like it would be a real advantage to have both windows active if you need to make multiple fixes.
Thanks

The Validation window (when Sigil had Flightcrew included), never blocked using the edit features in the regular CV window.
Editing in BV is not a solid win and is best avoided. I use the preview pane to sync the CV to the current Paragraph (tag).

04-10-2017, 12:42 PM	#1
Fedwin Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: PRS-T1	detached validation window Hi, I accidentally detached the validation results window, so it is now free-floating. I can't figure out how to reattach it. I know there must be a simple fix. Thanks.

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04-10-2017, 01:08 PM	#2
KevinH Wizard Posts: 2,460 Karma: 769772 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	One way to reattach it is as follows: grab the now free floating validation window by its window title bar. Move it over the main Sigil application window above where it would normally sit. Now slowly move the validation window lower toward the bottom of the Sigil Window and watch for a screen flash that will open up a bare place for it and let go of the mouse. I had to try this 3 or 4 times to get it to work.

04-10-2017, 01:15 PM	#3
jackie_w Wizard Posts: 3,967 Karma: 7944904 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo AuraHD/Aura6"/AuraH2O/GloHD/AuraOne	I don't know whether Sigil is one of them, but some applications will return a floating window to its default position by double-clicking the Title Bar (of the floating window).

04-10-2017, 01:22 PM	#4
Fedwin Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: PRS-T1	Thanks! I couldn't get the first method to work, but double clicking on the title bar did the trick.

04-10-2017, 02:27 PM	#6
Notjohn mostly an observer Posts: 1,057 Karma: 448520 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: Kindle	Funnily enough, for me Kevin's kludge worked and the double-click did not!

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SampleAndy Addict Posts: 267 Karma: 644344 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Device: KPW, KFire HD, KFire, KTD 3g, KT, K4B, K4S, K3g, K3g SO, K2, K1	Question about the validation window... I am using a very old version of Sigil, and it seems to do everything that I want it to. One of the things that I'm not crazy about is that the validation window (undocked) is application modal, i.e. when it is open, you can't do anything within the application. Is this still the case with the current version? Would it be possible to make it just another normal window? It seems like it would be a real advantage to have both windows active if you need to make multiple fixes. Thanks

05-12-2017, 07:18 PM	#10
Turtle91 Wizard Posts: 1,436 Karma: 11279752 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altus, Oklahoma today Device: iPhone 6/5/iPad 1,2 & Air/Surface Pro/Kindle PW	I'm pretty sure you are talking about the "Book View" being modal. The "Preview Pane" is non-modal. Also, I would highly recommend updating to the latest version. I'm not aware of any reason why someone (a normal someone that is) would wish to stay in the dark ages

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