diff --git a/blog/translation-errors-and-the-big-oops.rst b/blog/translation-errors-and-the-big-oops.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..36c2bae --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/translation-errors-and-the-big-oops.rst @@ -0,0 +1,180 @@ +.. title: Translation Errors and The Big Oops +.. slug: 2015/10/23/translation-errors-and-the-big-oops +.. date: 2015-10-21 19:00:00 UTC +.. tags: +.. category: +.. link: +.. description: +.. type: text +.. previewimage: /cover-images/translation-errors-and-the-big-oops.jpg + +With much fanfare, we released OpenLP 2.2 last Sunday. It's been a roaring success so far, but sadly it has also been +plagued by unforseen bugs. A number of users have had OpenLP just crash on startup, and some folks have been unable to +play videos. In this blog post, I'll show you how to figure out which issue you're running into, and a workaround for +it until we can get a fix out (hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks). + +There have been two main problems which cause OpenLP 2.2 to crash on startup. Firstly, three languages were hit by +translation errors, and secondly, OpenLP on Linux won't start up due to VLC being missing. + +The issues with videos can be divided into two situations. Firstly, our initial build of OpenLP for Windows was unable +to detect VLC, and secondly, some folks might have been using video players that are not supported on their platforms +anymore. + +Translation Issues +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +The three languages affected by the translation bug are German, Estonian and Chinese (Taiwan). Fortunantely there is a +workaround, just change the language back to the default English. But since OpenLP can't start you'll have have to +change the settings where the settings are stored, which differs on platform. + +Diagnosing the Problem +---------------------- +When this bug hits you'll see an error window opening up on startup, and the following Python traceback will be in +there: + +.. code:: python + + Traceback (most recent call last): + File "", line 44, in + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/__init__.py", line 388, in main + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/__init__.py", line 141, in run + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/ui/mainwindow.py", line 526, in __init__ + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/ui/aboutform.py", line 44, in __init__ + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/ui/aboutform.py", line 50, in _setup + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/ui/aboutdialog.py", line 82, in setup_ui + File "/Users/raoul/Projects/OpenLP/OpenLP-2.2/openlp/core/ui/aboutdialog.py", line 264, in retranslate_ui + TypeError: not all arguments converted during string formatting + +Fixing the Problem +------------------ +**To change language on Windows:** + +1. Click on Start, Run +2. Type in ``regedit.exe`` and press Enter +3. Navigate down the tree to the OpenLP folder which is located at: ``HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\OpenLP\OpenLP\core`` +4. Click the attribute ``language`` and change it to ``en`` for English +5. Save and close the Registry Editor +6. Start OpenLP + +**To change language on Linux:** + +1. Open a text editor (Kate on KDE, Gedit on Gnome or Ubuntu) +2. Open a file and look for ``/home//.config/OpenLP/OpenLP.conf`` (you may need to tell your file dialog to show + hidden files) +3. In the ``[core]`` section find ``language`` and change it to ``en`` for English +4. Save the file and close your editor +5. Start OpenLP + +**To change language on Mac OS X:** + +1. Open Finder and go to *Applications* +2. In *Applications*, open the *Utilities* folder +3. Open the *Terminal* application, this will open up a command prompt +4. Type in ``defaults write org.openlp.OpenLP core.language en`` exactly as you see it here, and press +5. Close *Terminal* +6. Start OpenLP + +VLC On Linux +^^^^^^^^^^^^ +In some Linux distributions (notably Ubuntu and its derivatives), you may encounter and error when starting OpenLP. + +Diagnosing the Problem +---------------------- +When OpenLP starts, you'll see an error window with the following traceback: + +.. code:: python + + Traceback (most recent call last): + File "/usr/bin/openlp", line 44, in + main() + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/__init__.py", line 384, in main + sys.exit(application.run(qt_args)) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/__init__.py", line 142, in run + Registry().execute('bootstrap_initialise') + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/common/registry.py", line 137, in execute + result = function(*args, **kwargs) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/lib/pluginmanager.py", line 60, in bootstrap_initialise + self.hook_media_manager() + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/lib/pluginmanager.py", line 122, in hook_media_manager + plugin.create_media_manager_item() + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/lib/plugin.py", line 204, in create_media_manager_item + self.media_item = self.media_item_class(self.main_window.media_dock_manager.media_dock, self) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/plugins/media/lib/mediaitem.py", line 56, in __init__ + super(MediaMediaItem, self).__init__(parent, plugin) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/lib/mediamanageritem.py", line 82, in __init__ + self.setup_item() + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/plugins/media/lib/mediaitem.py", line 86, in setup_item + self.media_controller.setup_display(self.display_controller.preview_display, False) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/ui/media/mediacontroller.py", line 322, in setup_display + player.setup(display) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/ui/media/vlcplayer.py", line 147, in setup + display.vlc_instance = vlc.Instance(command_line_options) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/ui/media/vendor/vlc.py", line 1359, in __new__ + return libvlc_new(len(args), args) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/ui/media/vendor/vlc.py", line 3355, in libvlc_new + ctypes.c_void_p, ctypes.c_int, ListPOINTER(ctypes.c_char_p)) + File "/usr/share/openlp/openlp/core/ui/media/vendor/vlc.py", line 211, in _Cfunction + raise NameError('no function %r' % (name,)) + NameError: no function 'libvlc_new' + +Fixing the Problem +------------------ +The workaround is really simple: install VLC. + +Missing VLC on Windows +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +If you were previously using VLC in Windows, and now can no longer play any media, this is probably due to a problem +that arose when building OpenLP for Windows. + +Diagnosing the Problem +---------------------- +When OpenLP starts you'll see an error window appear, and there should be a traceback like the one below: + +.. code:: python + + Traceback (most recent call last): + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\servicemanager.py", line 1462, in on_make_live + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\servicemanager.py", line 1478, in make_live + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\slidecontroller.py", line 808, in add_service_manager_item + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\slidecontroller.py", line 896, in _process_item + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\slidecontroller.py", line 1360, in on_media_start + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\media\mediacontroller.py", line 376, in video + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\media\mediacontroller.py", line 532, in _check_file_type + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\media\mediacontroller.py", line 345, in resize + File "D:\OpenLP_Development\OpenLP_Code\2.2\openlp\core\ui\media\vlcplayer.py", line 234, in resize + AttributeError: 'MainDisplay' object has no attribute 'vlc_widget' + +Fixing the Problem +------------------ +The fix for this is really easy. We've already re-built OpenLP for Windows with a fix. Just re-download OpenLP and +re-install it. + +Missing Media Player +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +In some instances you might find that you cannot play any videos. + +Diagnosing the Problem +---------------------- +When you try to play media, you get an error message like this: + + File type unsupported + +Fixing the Problem +------------------ +Some of the older built-in media players aren't currently supported in Windows and Mac OS X. If you encounter this, +simply `download and install VLC`_, restart OpenLP, and you should be able to select VLC as your media player. + +Rolling out Fixes +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +We're really busy trying to track down and fix these issues, but as you can imagine it's not always that simple or that +easy, so please be patient. We are hoping to get a release out by the end of next week. In the case of the +translations, if you speak that language, please can you check out the `project on Transifex`_ and see if you can help +fix it. + +Thanks for your patience and your support! + +[ Image Credit: `Coccinella - Lady bug, Macro`_ ] + +.. _download and install VLC: http://videolan.org/ +.. _project on Transifex: https://www.transifex.com/openlp/openlp/openlp-22x/ +.. _Coccinella - Lady bug, Macro: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ainet/2599394171/ + diff --git a/blog/want-openlp-your-language.rst b/blog/want-openlp-your-language.rst index 51cf29f..dbd0964 100644 --- a/blog/want-openlp-your-language.rst +++ b/blog/want-openlp-your-language.rst @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ .. title: Want OpenLP in Your Language? -.. slug: want-openlp-your-language +.. slug: 2015/10/03/want-openlp-your-language .. date: 2015-10-03 01:17:00 UTC .. tags: .. category: diff --git a/files/contact-us.php b/files/contact-us.php index 748da48..a6b0f6a 100644 --- a/files/contact-us.php +++ b/files/contact-us.php @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ else { // Get everything together $headers['From'] = $_POST['name'] . 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