Not saving large files - crashing

shilpa · 08-10-2009, 06:11 AM

Hi,

I have some very large books with I have converted from pdf to epub in calibre. I have the 0.1.1 version of sigil and when i try to save the file after editing the file it does save it just hangs. I only happens with big files. files that have 300-400 pages are ok. But i have some books which have over 3000 pages. When i open the file it is bit slow but it opens and i can edit at normal speed too. But when it comes to saving it or opening the toc editor it crashes??? Can sigil not handle large files or is there something i am doing wrong? I use windows xp, have 1gb ram, 2.8ghz intel pentium processor.

Valloric · 08-10-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shilpa

Can sigil not handle large files or is there something i am doing wrong?

You will have to create an issue on the issue tracker and attach the file. Sigil should be more than able to handle large files.

shilpa · 08-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Ok. How do I create an issue on the issue tracker? Is the issue tracker on the site where i downloaded sigil?
Thanks for your help.

Valloric · 08-10-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilpa

Ok. How do I create an issue on the issue tracker? Is the issue tracker on the site where i downloaded sigil?
Thanks for your help.

Go here. In the top left corner is a "New issue" link.

Krystian Galaj · 08-10-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shilpa

I use windows xp, have 1gb ram[...]

When I had those specs, I was having frequent problems with very little memory left for programs - maybe it is the problem in this case as well?

shilpa · 08-11-2009, 05:23 AM

When I had those specs, I was having frequent problems with very little memory left for programs - maybe it is the problem in this case as well?

I have laptop with different spec. I guess i can try it on there. But i dont really see how that would make a difference. Also the lap top has less memory than my pc.

zelda_pinwheel · 08-11-2009, 08:18 AM

if it is a problem with memory, you could try to see if it helps to close all other programs while you are running sigil, and see whether that makes a difference.

mtravellerh · 08-12-2009, 12:12 PM

I handled a 4,3 Mb ePub on my Acer Aspire One just fine (well it took Sigil a while to load and save) This book has more than 1000 pages.

HarryT · 08-12-2009, 12:16 PM

I tested it with my almost 8MB "Barchester Chronicles" file and it handled that fine, too.

shilpa · 08-20-2009, 07:33 AM

I handled a 4,3 Mb ePub on my Acer Aspire One just fine (well it took Sigil a while to load and save) This book has more than 1000 pages.

mtravellerh,

How long did it take for you to save the file? When i do it i leave it for more that 20 min and still nothing. Perhaps its my file?

I still need to create a new issue tracker not had time. will do it this weekend.

HarryT · 08-20-2009, 09:26 AM

Sounds like an issue with your file, shilpa. My almost 8MB file saves in a few seconds.

08-10-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
shilpa Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: sony prs-505	Not saving large files - crashing Hi, I have some very large books with I have converted from pdf to epub in calibre. I have the 0.1.1 version of sigil and when i try to save the file after editing the file it does save it just hangs. I only happens with big files. files that have 300-400 pages are ok. But i have some books which have over 3000 pages. When i open the file it is bit slow but it opens and i can edit at normal speed too. But when it comes to saving it or opening the toc editor it crashes??? Can sigil not handle large files or is there something i am doing wrong? I use windows xp, have 1gb ram, 2.8ghz intel pentium processor.

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08-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#3
shilpa Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: sony prs-505	Ok. How do I create an issue on the issue tracker? Is the issue tracker on the site where i downloaded sigil? Thanks for your help.

08-11-2009, 05:23 AM	#6
shilpa Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: sony prs-505	When I had those specs, I was having frequent problems with very little memory left for programs - maybe it is the problem in this case as well? I have laptop with different spec. I guess i can try it on there. But i dont really see how that would make a difference. Also the lap top has less memory than my pc.

08-11-2009, 08:18 AM	#7
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	if it is a problem with memory, you could try to see if it helps to close all other programs while you are running sigil, and see whether that makes a difference.

08-12-2009, 12:12 PM	#8
mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,635 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: PB360°	I handled a 4,3 Mb ePub on my Acer Aspire One just fine (well it took Sigil a while to load and save) This book has more than 1000 pages.

08-12-2009, 12:16 PM	#9
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I tested it with my almost 8MB "Barchester Chronicles" file and it handled that fine, too.

08-20-2009, 07:33 AM	#10
shilpa Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: sony prs-505	I handled a 4,3 Mb ePub on my Acer Aspire One just fine (well it took Sigil a while to load and save) This book has more than 1000 pages. mtravellerh, How long did it take for you to save the file? When i do it i leave it for more that 20 min and still nothing. Perhaps its my file? I still need to create a new issue tracker not had time. will do it this weekend.

08-20-2009, 09:26 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Sounds like an issue with your file, shilpa. My almost 8MB file saves in a few seconds.