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@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ What operating systems will OpenLP 2.2 support?
OpenLP 2.2 is designed to be cross platform. Currently it has been known to run OpenLP 2.2 is designed to be cross platform. Currently it has been known to run
on Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 10), Linux (Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Fedora), FreeBSD & Mac OS X. on Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 10), Linux (Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Fedora), FreeBSD & Mac OS X.
`Please let us know <http://wiki.openlp.org/Help:Contents>`_ if you've `Please let us know <http://wiki.openlp.org/Help:Contents>`_ if you have
successfully run it on something else. successfully run it on something else.
Which programming language is 2.2 developed in? Which programming language is 2.2 developed in?
@ -61,11 +61,11 @@ What is a beta release?
A beta release is a release which is almost feature complete and is fairly A beta release is a release which is almost feature complete and is fairly
stable. However there may still be a few `features <http://wiki.openlp.org/Version_2_Features>`_ stable. However there may still be a few `features <http://wiki.openlp.org/Version_2_Features>`_
to complete, and `bugs <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_ we've not yet fixed. to complete, and `bugs <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_ we have not yet fixed.
It is used by several people without serious problems. However there is a small It is used by several people without serious problems. However there is a small
possibility that it could still crash occasionally or do unexpected things. It possibility that it could still crash occasionally or do unexpected things. It
is intended for those who want the latest version, and are prepared to give the is intended for those who want the latest version, and are prepared to give the
program a good test before using it in a live situation to ensure they won't program a good test before using it in a live situation to ensure they will not
encounter any unexpected problems. If you want to have a look at the latest beta encounter any unexpected problems. If you want to have a look at the latest beta
release then just `download it <http://openlp.org/en/download.html>`_. release then just `download it <http://openlp.org/en/download.html>`_.
@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ read service files created by OpenLP 2.0.5.
Using OpenLP Using OpenLP
============ ============
I've started OpenLP, but I can't see the songs or bibles section in the Media Manager I have started OpenLP, but I cannot see the songs or bibles section in the Media Manager
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When you installed OpenLP, the first time wizard would have asked which plugins When you installed OpenLP, the first time wizard would have asked which plugins
you wanted, and songs and bibles should have been selected. If for some reason you wanted, and songs and bibles should have been selected. If for some reason
@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ How do I activate / deactivate a plugin?
---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Plugins can be turned on and off from the Plugin List Screen. Select the plugin Plugins can be turned on and off from the Plugin List Screen. Select the plugin
you wish to start/stop and change it's status. You should not need to restart you wish to start/stop and change its status. You should not need to restart
OpenLP. OpenLP.
What are these plugins that I keep seeing mentioned? What are these plugins that I keep seeing mentioned?
@ -144,15 +144,15 @@ Mac OS X cannot be used by OpenLP due to incompatibilities between the version
of Python used by LibreOffice and the Python version used by OpenLP. of Python used by LibreOffice and the Python version used by OpenLP.
Why can MS PowerPoint not be used on Mac OS X? Why can MS PowerPoint not be used on Mac OS X?
---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------
Currently the presentations plugin does not support PowerPoint on OS X. The Currently the presentations plugin does not support PowerPoint on OS X. The
reason for that is that so far we have found that the available method to reason for that is that so far we have found that the available method to
control PowerPoint on OS X is not good enough for integration with OpenLP. control PowerPoint on OS X is not good enough for integration with OpenLP.
If this changes we will look at including this feature. If this changes we will look at including this feature.
I'm on Windows and PowerPoint is installed, but it doesn't appear as an option I am on Windows and PowerPoint is installed, but it does not appear as an option
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Try installing the `Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en>`_. Try installing the `Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en>`_.
@ -200,10 +200,10 @@ In order to better conform to copyright law, the Web Download Bibles are not
downloaded when you import them, but on the fly as you search for them. As a downloaded when you import them, but on the fly as you search for them. As a
result, the search takes a little longer if you need to download those result, the search takes a little longer if you need to download those
particular verses. Having said that, the Web Download Bibles cache downloaded particular verses. Having said that, the Web Download Bibles cache downloaded
verses so that you don't need to download them again. verses so that you do not need to download them again.
My Bible is on the Web Download sites, but my Church isn't on the internet. What options do I have? My Bible is on the Web Download sites, but my Church is not on the internet. What options do I have?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When you create and save a service, all the items in the service are saved with When you create and save a service, all the items in the service are saved with
it. That means any images, presentations, songs and media items are saved. This it. That means any images, presentations, songs and media items are saved. This
@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ Note this can also be done with songs, etc!
Linux, FreeBSD & PC-BSD Linux, FreeBSD & PC-BSD
----------------------- -----------------------
If your distribution supports the XDG standard, you'll find OpenLP's If your distribution supports the XDG standard, you will find OpenLP's
configuration file in:: configuration file in::
/home/<user>/.config/OpenLP/OpenLP.conf /home/<user>/.config/OpenLP/OpenLP.conf
@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ If that file and/or directory does not exist, look for::
OS X OS X
---- ----
You'll find your configuration file here:: You will find your configuration file here::
/Users/<user>/Library/Preferences/org.openlp.OpenLP.plist /Users/<user>/Library/Preferences/org.openlp.OpenLP.plist
@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ Something has gone wrong, what should I do to help get it fixed?
If you have found an error in the program (what we call a bug) you should report If you have found an error in the program (what we call a bug) you should report
this to us so that OpenLP can be improved. Before reporting any bugs please this to us so that OpenLP can be improved. Before reporting any bugs please
first make sure that there isn't already a bug report about your problem: first make sure that there is not already a bug report about your problem:
#. Check the `Launchpad bug list <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_ #. Check the `Launchpad bug list <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_
#. `OpenLP support System <http://support.openlp.org/>`_ #. `OpenLP support System <http://support.openlp.org/>`_
@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ please post a new bug report.
#. The **preferred place** for reporting bugs is the #. The **preferred place** for reporting bugs is the
`bugs list <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_ on Launchpad. `bugs list <https://bugs.launchpad.net/openlp>`_ on Launchpad.
#. Alternatively, if you don't have a Launchpad account and don't want to sign #. Alternatively, if you do not have a Launchpad account and do not want to sign
up for one, you can post in the up for one, you can post in the
`bug reports forum <http://support.openlp.org/>`_. `bug reports forum <http://support.openlp.org/>`_.
#. If none of these ways suits you, you can send an email to #. If none of these ways suits you, you can send an email to
@ -276,14 +276,14 @@ What information should I include in a bug report?
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
Since OpenLP 1.9.4, there is a bug report dialog which automatically opens when Since OpenLP 1.9.4, there is a bug report dialog which automatically opens when
OpenLP hits a serious bug. However, this doesn't appear all the time, and in OpenLP hits a serious bug. However, this does not appear all the time, and in
some behavioural bugs, you'll have to file a bug report yourself. The following some behavioural bugs, you will have to file a bug report yourself. The following
items are information the developers need in order to reproduce the bug. items are information the developers need in order to reproduce the bug.
Operating System Operating System
Include information such as the version of your operating system, the Include information such as the version of your operating system, the
distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) if you're using Linux, or the distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) if you are using Linux, or the
edition (e.g. Home, Basic, Business, etc.) if you're using Windows. edition (e.g. Home, Basic, Business, etc.) if you are using Windows.
Version of OpenLP Version of OpenLP
You can find out the version of OpenLP by going to :menuselection:`Help --> About` You can find out the version of OpenLP by going to :menuselection:`Help --> About`
@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ Steps to Reproduce
The exact steps the developers need to follow in order to reproduce the bug. The exact steps the developers need to follow in order to reproduce the bug.
Version of MS Office or LibreOffice Version of MS Office or LibreOffice
If you're using the song imports or the presentation plugin, you'll need to If you are using the song imports or the presentation plugin, you will need to
supply the version of Office or LibreOffice. supply the version of Office or LibreOffice.
Bible Translation and Source Bible Translation and Source
@ -307,8 +307,8 @@ Bible Translation and Source
The more information you give us, the better we can help you. The more information you give us, the better we can help you.
I've been asked to email a debug log, where do I find this? I have been asked to email a debug log, where do I find this?
----------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------
We may need a debug log to help pin-point the issue. A new log file is created We may need a debug log to help pin-point the issue. A new log file is created
each time you start OpenLP so copy the file before you run the software a second each time you start OpenLP so copy the file before you run the software a second
@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ time. On Windows a Debug option is available in the start menu. On other systems
you will need to run OpenLP from the command line, with the following you will need to run OpenLP from the command line, with the following
option: ```-l debug```. Please note, that is a lowercase **L**. option: ```-l debug```. Please note, that is a lowercase **L**.
If you haven't been given a specific email address to send it to, then please do If you have not been given a specific email address to send it to, then please do
not paste the log contents straight into a forum post. Instead, open the log not paste the log contents straight into a forum post. Instead, open the log
file in a text editor (such as notepad on Windows) and copy and paste the file in a text editor (such as notepad on Windows) and copy and paste the
contents into somewhere like `pastebin.com <http://pastebin.com>`_. Then give us contents into somewhere like `pastebin.com <http://pastebin.com>`_. Then give us
@ -344,15 +344,15 @@ If you installed OpenLP from a package::
@:~$ openlp -l debug @:~$ openlp -l debug
Alternately, if you're running OpenLP from source:: Alternately, if you are running OpenLP from source::
@:~$ ./openlp.pyw -l debug @:~$ ./openlp.pyw -l debug
If your Linux distribution supports the XDG standard, you'll find the log in:: If your Linux distribution supports the XDG standard, you will find the log in::
~/.cache/openlp/openlp.log ~/.cache/openlp/openlp.log
Otherwise, you'll find the log file in:: Otherwise, you will find the log file in::
~/.openlp/openlp.log ~/.openlp/openlp.log
@ -372,7 +372,7 @@ And then run OpenLP in debug mode::
@:~$ ./openlp -l debug @:~$ ./openlp -l debug
Once you've done that, you need to get the log file. In your home directory, Once you have done that, you need to get the log file. In your home directory,
open the Library directory, and the Application Support directory within that. open the Library directory, and the Application Support directory within that.
Then open the openlp directory, and you should find the openlp.log file in that Then open the openlp directory, and you should find the openlp.log file in that
directory:: directory::
@ -398,17 +398,17 @@ for Phonon.
Linux/FreeBSD Linux/FreeBSD
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you're using Gnome, you need to install the GStreamer backend for Phonon. On If you are using Gnome, you need to install the GStreamer backend for Phonon. On
Ubuntu you would install the ```phonon-backend-gstreamer``` package:: Ubuntu you would install the ```phonon-backend-gstreamer``` package::
@:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-gstreamer @:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-gstreamer
If you're using KDE, you need to install the Xine backend for Phonon. On Kubuntu If you are using KDE, you need to install the Xine backend for Phonon. On Kubuntu
you would install the ```phonon-backend-xine``` package:: you would install the ```phonon-backend-xine``` package::
@:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-xine @:~$ sudo aptitude install phonon-backend-xine
If you know which audiovisual system you're using, then install the appropriate If you know which audiovisual system you are using, then install the appropriate
backend. backend.
phonon-backend-vlc may also be worth trying on some systems. phonon-backend-vlc may also be worth trying on some systems.
@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ phonon-backend-vlc may also be worth trying on some systems.
Windows & Mac OS X Windows & Mac OS X
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Phonon should already be set up properly. If you're still having issues, let the Phonon should already be set up properly. If you are still having issues, let the
developers know. developers know.
There are no menu icons in OpenLP There are no menu icons in OpenLP
@ -426,8 +426,8 @@ This may affect (only) Linux users with XFCE or Gnome. To solve the problem,
follow the instructions on `this bug report <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/qt4-x11/+bug/501468/comments/3>`_. follow the instructions on `this bug report <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/qt4-x11/+bug/501468/comments/3>`_.
MP3's and other audio formats don't work MP3's and other audio formats do not work
---------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
This is a known issue on some systems, and we have no solution at the moment. This is a known issue on some systems, and we have no solution at the moment.
@ -445,8 +445,8 @@ this, but there is no timeframe at present.
Features Features
======== ========
Why hasn't popular feature request X been implemented? Why has popular feature request X not been implemented?
------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------
There are only a handful of developers working in their spare time. If There are only a handful of developers working in their spare time. If
we were to try and include everything we wanted to implement, then 2.2 would not we were to try and include everything we wanted to implement, then 2.2 would not
@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ likely ever get released.
I have a great idea for a new feature, where should I suggest it? I have a great idea for a new feature, where should I suggest it?
----------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
First of all check it isn't on the `Feature Requests <http://wiki.openlp.org/Feature_Requests>`_ First of all check it is not on the `Feature Requests <http://wiki.openlp.org/Feature_Requests>`_
page. If it is, then you need to say no more, it's already been suggested! If it page. If it is, then you need to say no more, it has already been suggested! If it
isn't on the list, then head to the `forum <http://forums.openlp.org>`_ is not on the list, then head to the `forum <http://forums.openlp.org>`_
and post the idea there. and post the idea there.

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@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ on less powerful hardware but you may not get the performance you desire.
* Multiple Monitor Support is highly recommended (not required) * Multiple Monitor Support is highly recommended (not required)
* For Presentation support: * For Presentation support:
* Windows: PowerPoint XP or later, PowerPoint Viewer 2003 or 2007 (not 2010), * Windows: PowerPoint XP or later, PowerPoint Viewer 2003 or 2007 (not 2010)
OpenOffie.org Impress 4 or LibreOffice Impress 4 or LibreOffice Impress 4 or later
* Linux: OpenOffice.org Impress 4 or LibreOffice Impress 4 * Linux: LibreOffice Impress 4 or later
* Mac: Not supported yet * Mac: Not supported yet
* The Generic Document/Presentation and Songs of Fellowship song import options * The Generic Document/Presentation and Songs of Fellowship song import options
require OpenOffice.org 4 or LibreOffice 4 require LibreOffice 4 or later