Automate list and S&R

jmurphy · 11-01-2022, 06:59 PM

I'm doing two different S&Rs in my AutomateList.
Only the first one seems to work.

In order to search the CSS file, I use "SetBookBrowserToAllCSS". Is that correct?

(The S&R works fine in the normal GUI, if I select the CSS dropdown instead of HTML)

Below is my automate list and the log.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

==
-automate01.txt
SetBookBrowserToAllHTML
RunSavedSearchReplaceAll SplitDoc
SplitOnSGFSectionMarkers
SetBookBrowserToAllCSS
RunSavedSearchReplaceAll FixCSS

==
-log
SetBookBrowserToAllHTML running

RunSavedSearchReplaceAll SplitDoc running
Loaded: SplitDoc
Replacements made: 26
Replacements made: 26

SplitOnSGFSectionMarkers running
Split completed. You may need to update the Table of Contents.

SetBookBrowserToAllCSS running

RunSavedSearchReplaceAll FixCSS running
Loaded: FixCSS
No replacements made
No replacements made

Automation List Completed

==

jmurphy

KevinH · 11-01-2022, 07:18 PM

No, the correct place for setting the files to be searched is in the Saved Search dialog itself. In the saved search dialog there is now an extra column (you may have to grow your window to see the Controls column). There you set the control codes for type of search, target set of files, etc.

There is no need to set the files selected in BookBrowser. The saved search itself now handles that (just like the pulldown menu in normal search).

KevinH · 11-01-2022, 07:20 PM

Those SetBookBrowserToAll* automation commands are primarily meant to be used just before launching a plugin that requires a specific selection to work.

That said, one of the Saved Search Control targets is Selected CSS Files or Selected Html Files, but setting the target directly in Saved Searches is far easier.

BeckyEbook · 11-01-2022, 07:26 PM

Open Saved Searches windows and edit Controls for FixCSS.
Set at least three of them:
* Mode (Normal, case Sensitive or RegEx), be sure to set the Target (All CSS Files) and the Direction (Down).

EDIT: KevinH outlined details with which I fully agree.

jmurphy · 11-01-2022, 07:46 PM

hmmm, I'm not sure all of the nuances of ALs are fully documented yet.
And, yes, the saved searches tool totally has a hidden column. Oops.
Thanks for the quick replies, that worked!

KevinH · 11-01-2022, 07:54 PM

Yes, we added that new column a few releases back but if your sigil.ini remembers its size and orientation of the old saved search window, the new column ends up hidden until manually grown.

DiapDealer · 11-01-2022, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmurphy

hmmm, I'm not sure all of the nuances of ALs are fully documented yet.

One could always join the small group of wonderful users who graciously volunteer their time to help keep Sigil's user guide updated.

jmurphy · 11-01-2022, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

One could always join the small group of wonderful users who graciously volunteer their time to help keep Sigil's user guide updated.

To what end? If I don't know what the bits and pieces do or what they are for, I can't help document them.

DiapDealer · 11-01-2022, 08:54 PM

Point missed entirely, I guess.

jmurphy · 11-01-2022, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Point missed entirely, I guess.

I guess. What did you mean?

Turtle91 · 11-02-2022, 07:47 AM

Lol

I’m thinking it is that it is a small group so it takes awhile to keep things caught up…. More volunteers would help.

Also, you don’t only need to document new features… you can help update the guide if things have changed with old features that simply need updated images, etc.

11-01-2022, 06:59 PM	#1
jmurphy Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 1133066 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: ipaq	Automate list and S&R I'm doing two different S&Rs in my AutomateList. Only the first one seems to work. In order to search the CSS file, I use "SetBookBrowserToAllCSS". Is that correct? (The S&R works fine in the normal GUI, if I select the CSS dropdown instead of HTML) Below is my automate list and the log. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? == -automate01.txt SetBookBrowserToAllHTML RunSavedSearchReplaceAll SplitDoc SplitOnSGFSectionMarkers SetBookBrowserToAllCSS RunSavedSearchReplaceAll FixCSS == -log SetBookBrowserToAllHTML running RunSavedSearchReplaceAll SplitDoc running Loaded: SplitDoc Replacements made: 26 Replacements made: 26 SplitOnSGFSectionMarkers running Split completed. You may need to update the Table of Contents. SetBookBrowserToAllCSS running RunSavedSearchReplaceAll FixCSS running Loaded: FixCSS No replacements made No replacements made Automation List Completed == jmurphy

11-01-2022, 07:20 PM	#3
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 7,657 Karma: 5433388 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	Those SetBookBrowserToAll* automation commands are primarily meant to be used just before launching a plugin that requires a specific selection to work. That said, one of the Saved Search Control targets is Selected CSS Files or Selected Html Files, but setting the target directly in Saved Searches is far easier. Last edited by KevinH; 11-01-2022 at 07:28 PM.

11-01-2022, 07:26 PM	#4
BeckyEbook Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 2180740 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Poland Device: Misc	Open Saved Searches windows and edit Controls for FixCSS. Set at least three of them: * Mode (Normal, case Sensitive or RegEx), be sure to set the Target (All CSS Files) and the Direction (Down). EDIT: KevinH outlined details with which I fully agree. Attached Thumbnails

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11-01-2022, 07:18 PM	#2
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 7,657 Karma: 5433388 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	No, the correct place for setting the files to be searched is in the Saved Search dialog itself. In the saved search dialog there is now an extra column (you may have to grow your window to see the Controls column). There you set the control codes for type of search, target set of files, etc. There is no need to set the files selected in BookBrowser. The saved search itself now handles that (just like the pulldown menu in normal search).

11-01-2022, 07:46 PM	#5
jmurphy Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 1133066 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: ipaq	hmmm, I'm not sure all of the nuances of ALs are fully documented yet. And, yes, the saved searches tool totally has a hidden column. Oops. Thanks for the quick replies, that worked!

11-01-2022, 07:54 PM	#6
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 7,657 Karma: 5433388 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	Yes, we added that new column a few releases back but if your sigil.ini remembers its size and orientation of the old saved search window, the new column ends up hidden until manually grown.

11-01-2022, 08:54 PM	#9
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,553 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Point missed entirely, I guess.

11-02-2022, 07:47 AM	#11
Turtle91 A Hairy Wizard Posts: 3,101 Karma: 18727053 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, SC today Device: iPhone 11/X/6/iPad 1,2,Air & Air Pro/Surface Pro/Kindle PW & Fire	Lol I’m thinking it is that it is a small group so it takes awhile to keep things caught up…. More volunteers would help. Also, you don’t only need to document new features… you can help update the guide if things have changed with old features that simply need updated images, etc.

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