Preview Window Zoom

GrannyGrump · 06-06-2013, 03:23 AM

How do you zoom the preview window in version 0.7.2?

I know I am being obtuse, but I can't find anything in the menus, context menu, preference keyboard shortcuts, or user's manual.

I must be blind, and am overlooking the obvious.

Please help?

JSWolf · 06-06-2013, 05:25 AM

The zoom functionality is in the View pulldown menu.

Control+ to zoom in
Control- to zoom out
Control0 to reset

GrannyGrump · 06-07-2013, 01:14 AM

No, that doesn't work for me. That only affects the active Book View or active Code View window.

In v 7-1, the Book View window and Preview Window were tied together, and CTRL +/-/0 would zoom Book View and Preview Window in synch. If you were in Code View, the CTRL +/-/0 would only affect the code window.

Now, in v 7-2, NOTHING will zoom the Preview Window, even if Book View is active. Preview Window stays at the default zoom, as per the original installation.

I am unable to zoom the Preview Window at all.
I have tried in XP Pro, and in Vista (newly downloaded and re-installed in Vista, no change).

haaaalllllpppp!

PeterT · 06-07-2013, 01:28 AM

With Windows 7, no issues at all zooming the Preview pane. I ensure I have clicked in it so that it has focus, and then either Ctrl + or Ctrl - will zoom it.

GrannyGrump · 06-07-2013, 01:59 AM

I even *select text* to make sure it has the focus, and it refuses on my XP machine, and on Vista.

Maybe it only works in Windows 7.

Do we need a developer to confirm that?

Arios · 06-07-2013, 02:05 AM

It should works: make sure you do not use the numeric keypad.

GrannyGrump · 06-07-2013, 02:17 AM

@Arios, It makes no difference if I use the numeric keypad or the main keyboard.

The preview has focus (the caption bar is "highlighted"), the main window caption bar is "greyed out". The main Book View window always responds even when the Preview has the focus. The Preview never responds.

Arios · 06-07-2013, 02:25 AM

Curious, I'm on GLinux right now, but it works well (I'll try with W 7): do you use the control key to the left?

GrannyGrump · 06-07-2013, 02:27 AM

By habit, I use the Left ctrl key, but it does not work with the Right ctrl key either. Good thought, though.

I wish some other XP or Vista users would confirm or deny this.

Turtle91 · 06-07-2013, 03:08 AM

It works properly on Win 8 64....sorry I know that doesn't help for Win 7.

jbacelar · 06-07-2013, 03:22 AM

XP Pro SP-3. Sigil 0.7.2
It works without problems.

GrannyGrump · 06-07-2013, 03:46 AM

@jbacelar, thanks for responding, even though it is bad news for me. If it was a bug on XP or Vista platforms, I would stand a chance of getting a fix. As it is, I don't know what I can do.

The only unusual thing on this Vista machine was that I had to install a missing DLL file, MSVCP100, which I did post about previously. And the dll installation was problematical as well. But at least now Sigil will launch on Vista. It always launched ok on the XP machine, no dll error messages.

This installation on the Vista machine was a clean install, but I will try to clean out all things Sigil on both machines, and start again. Maybe there is an old registry entry or something gumming up the works.

But it kind of looks like I must stay with v 7-1 in order to get Preview Window zoom.

John2011 · 06-07-2013, 09:01 AM

We are talking PREVIEW window here right? not BOOK view or CODE view.

Windows 7 x64 Preview window will not zoom.

Peace,
John P

theducks · 06-07-2013, 09:41 AM

On XP

My factory defaults for Zoom are:
Zoom in: Ctrl+=
Zoom out: Ctrl+-
Zoom Reset: Ctrl+0

as others have mentioned

n the Main KEYBOARD

ADDED:
BTW the preview pane needs FOCUS (click in it) for the keys to work

Arios · 06-08-2013, 05:36 AM

@grannyGrumpy

Quote:

I wish some other XP or Vista users would confirm or deny this.

I tried with my old computer (Vista Home Basic) and everything works fine. Sorry.

So for me it works for Linux Mint Debian Edition (64b), W7 (64b) and Vista (32b).

BTW when the preview window is active, the left Ctrl key with + or - on the numeric keypad do the trick. To reset though, I must use the 0 key on top of the keyboard.

Maybe a complete reinstall of Sigil could help?

Anyway, have a nice day!

06-06-2013, 03:23 AM	#1
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	Preview Window Zoom How do you zoom the preview window in version 0.7.2? I know I am being obtuse, but I can't find anything in the menus, context menu, preference keyboard shortcuts, or user's manual. I must be blind, and am overlooking the obvious. Please help?

06-07-2013, 09:41 AM	#14
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,443 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	On XP My factory defaults for Zoom are: Zoom in: Ctrl+= Zoom out: Ctrl+- Zoom Reset: Ctrl+0 as others have mentionedn the Main KEYBOARD ADDED: BTW the preview pane needs FOCUS (click in it) for the keys to work Last edited by theducks; 06-07-2013 at 09:43 AM. Reason: add

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GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	No, that doesn't work for me. That only affects the active Book View or active Code View window. In v 7-1, the Book View window and Preview Window were tied together, and CTRL +/-/0 would zoom Book View and Preview Window in synch. If you were in Code View, the CTRL +/-/0 would only affect the code window. Now, in v 7-2, NOTHING will zoom the Preview Window, even if Book View is active. Preview Window stays at the default zoom, as per the original installation. I am unable to zoom the Preview Window at all. I have tried in XP Pro, and in Vista (newly downloaded and re-installed in Vista, no change). haaaalllllpppp!

06-07-2013, 01:28 AM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,746 Karma: 75000002 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	With Windows 7, no issues at all zooming the Preview pane. I ensure I have clicked in it so that it has focus, and then either Ctrl + or Ctrl - will zoom it.

06-07-2013, 01:59 AM	#5
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	I even select text to make sure it has the focus, and it refuses on my XP machine, and on Vista. Maybe it only works in Windows 7. Do we need a developer to confirm that?

06-07-2013, 02:05 AM	#6
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	It should works: make sure you do not use the numeric keypad.

06-07-2013, 02:17 AM	#7
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	@Arios, It makes no difference if I use the numeric keypad or the main keyboard. The preview has focus (the caption bar is "highlighted"), the main window caption bar is "greyed out". The main Book View window always responds even when the Preview has the focus. The Preview never responds.

06-07-2013, 02:25 AM	#8
Arios A curiosus lector! Posts: 463 Karma: 2015140 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1, Kobo Touch	Curious, I'm on GLinux right now, but it works well (I'll try with W 7): do you use the control key to the left?

06-07-2013, 02:27 AM	#9
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	By habit, I use the Left ctrl key, but it does not work with the Right ctrl key either. Good thought, though. I wish some other XP or Vista users would confirm or deny this.

06-07-2013, 03:08 AM	#10
Turtle91 A Hairy Wizard Posts: 3,220 Karma: 19000635 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, SC today Device: iPhone 15/11/X/6/iPad 1,2,Air & Air Pro/Surface Pro/Kindle PW & Fire	It works properly on Win 8 64....sorry I know that doesn't help for Win 7.

06-07-2013, 03:22 AM	#11
jbacelar Interested in the matter Posts: 421 Karma: 426094 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Spain, south coast Device: Pocketbook InkPad 3	XP Pro SP-3. Sigil 0.7.2 It works without problems.

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06-07-2013, 03:46 AM	#12
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,200 Karma: 34978132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JAPAN (US expatriate) Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	@jbacelar, thanks for responding, even though it is bad news for me. If it was a bug on XP or Vista platforms, I would stand a chance of getting a fix. As it is, I don't know what I can do. The only unusual thing on this Vista machine was that I had to install a missing DLL file, MSVCP100, which I did post about previously. And the dll installation was problematical as well. But at least now Sigil will launch on Vista. It always launched ok on the XP machine, no dll error messages. This installation on the Vista machine was a clean install, but I will try to clean out all things Sigil on both machines, and start again. Maybe there is an old registry entry or something gumming up the works. But it kind of looks like I must stay with v 7-1 in order to get Preview Window zoom.

06-07-2013, 09:01 AM	#13
John2011 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kobo 1	We are talking PREVIEW window here right? not BOOK view or CODE view. Windows 7 x64 Preview window will not zoom. Peace, John P