Project home page > Changelog
See the GitHub "Features" project.
- Fixed a regression from version 5.9.0 where success messages may not be shown on the status bar after reimporting a document.
- Refactored the code for better maintainability.
- Changed the confirmation requests for the "Restore backup" command.
- API update: New FileManager methods.
- Added a "Show notes" HTML report.
- Refactored the code for better maintainability.
- Making a backup copy immediately after creating a new project by ODF import (#46).
- Handling exceptions that may be raised when open_document() fails.
- Restoring the status bar before executing file related commands.
- Integrating the online help with the "Backup options" dialog (#46).
- Refactored the use of the install/home path (#44).
- Every time, novelibre saves the project,
it also saves a copy to a user-defined directory, if any.
The file name of the copy gets the suffix
#. Closes #46.
- Fixed a bug in OdsRGrid where the grid cannot be re-imported repeatedly.
- Added the section duration to the Plot Grid. Closes #49.
- OdsReader no longer checking the number of fields in each row.
Enhanced keyboard navigation.
Alt-Left: Go back in history.Alt-Right: Go forward in history.Alt-Up: Go to the previous node of the same kind.Alt-Down: Go to the next node of the same kind.
Refactoring for this:
- Moved BasicViewCtrl.load_next() to TreeViewerCtrl.load_next().
- Moved BasicViewCtrl.load_prev() to TreeViewerCtrl.load_prev().
- ContentsViewer using a service to get the preferences (#31).
- Generating an event when changing the selection.
- Copy/Cut/Paste included.
- If the nv_clipboard plugin is installed, it will be removed during installation.
- Setting the user's home directory as default for new projects. Closes #40.
- Revised the installation routine in order not to delete files that aren't part of the release package.
- To better support themes, the RichTextNv "tag" colors are configurable now.
- Skipping the configuration in case of error.
- To better support themes, the background color of the stages is no longer configurable.
- Adjust the wording in the context menu.
- New feature: Change the type of all sections assigned to a plot line.
- No longer count unused sections for plot line properties (#39).
- Added a legal notice to the user interface.
- Making sure to save the error log file in the installation directory.
- Making sure not to change the character status accidentally when reading back the character list.
- Localized the character status in the character list.
- Via the context menu, you can export a manuscript containing only the selected chapter.
- New Chapter menu entry: Move selected chapters to new project. This creates a new project containing the moved chapters/sections and all related elements and plot lines/plot points.
- Added a Major character checkbox to the character properties view.
- Importing and exporting plot lines with plot points via XML data files.
- Making it easier to delete multiple elements.
- Added a Cut command to the nv_clipboard plugin.
- Updated the sample templates included with the nv_templates plugin.
- The nv_collection plugin now always asks before saving.
- In case of program errors, a log file is created that can be used for bug reporting.
- Added birth and death dates to the ODS character list.
- Added birth and death dates to the HTML character list.
- Fixed a bug where the project is not updated from ODT location and item descriptions.
- Fixed a bug where an exception is raised when trying to delete chapters that contain stages.
- Fixed a regression from version 4.17.1 where the root element titles are invisible when creating a project without saving it immediately.
- Preventing setting a section in an unused chapter "normal" via the properties checkbox.
- Changed the menu title for exporting the final document.
- Creating multiple sections always in ascending order.
- Preventing loading templates with the nv_templates plugin while the project is locked.
- No longer auto-fix broken links while the project is locked.
- Fixed a bug where the cover image may not be displayed when opening an existing project after discarding a new project.
- Fixed a bug where the editor window is not closed when the corresponding section is deleted.
- novx file format update to version 1.5: Added a "Field" element for custom data.
- Changed the menu title for exporting the final document.
- Creating multiple sections always in ascending order.
- Refactored the code for better maintainability.
- The API is updated to version 5.0, so all plugins must be updated.
- Allowing arbitrary link openers to be added to the link processor.
- Moved the Zim Wiki page link processing to the nv_zim plugin.
- Finished the nv_statistics plugin.
- Improved the cross reference export.
- Extended and improved the user guide.
Preparations for the upcoming version 5
- Refactored the code for better maintainability.
Preparations for the upcoming version 5
- Making the stage background color configurable.
- Refactored and revise the code for better maintainability.
- Release the dependency on the novxlib and apptk libraries.
- If an element title is empty, replace it with the element ID.
Based on novxlib 5.0.0 Based on apptk 2.3.0
- Added a "Cancel" option to the quit/close dialog.
- Do not close a project if saving fails.
Based on novxlib 5.0.0 Based on apptk 2.3.0
- Fixed a bug where an exception is raised when closing a project while a property view widget still has the focus.
Based on novxlib 5.0.0 Based on apptk 2.2.0
- Fixed a bug where an exception is raised when closing a project immediately after deleting a section.
- Assign the correct type when moving a section to the "trash bin".
Based on novxlib 5.0.0 Based on apptk 2.2.0
Refactored the code for better maintainability
- Removed the isLocked property from the NvController class.
Based on novxlib 5.0.0 Based on apptk 2.2.0
Refactored the code for better maintainability
- PropertiesViewer now using the new ViewComponentBase methods of apptk 2.1.0.
- Updated docstrings and code comments.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0 Based on apptk 2.1.0
- Restore the plugin_manager module from version 4.14.1.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0 Based on apptk 1.1.0
- Changed the pop-up window titles.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0 Based on apptk 1.1.0
- Refactored the MVC implementation for better maintainability.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0 Based on apptk 1.0.0
Refactored the code for better maintainability:
- Simplified the PopUpBase API.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0
Refactored the code for better maintainability:
- Providing an abstract base class for pop-up windows.
- Made ExportOptionsWindow, ViewOptionsWindow, PluginManager, and PrjUpdater PopUpBase subclasses.
- Moved and renamed the update_project method.
- Moved and renamed the manage_plugins method.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0
- Fixed a regression from version 4.13.0 where plugins cannot add toolbar buttons.
- Extended the PluginBase constructor.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0
- Made the status bar colors configurable.
Refactored the code for better maintainability:
- Providing an abstract base class for the view components.
- Made the tree viewer, contents viewer, toolbar, and properties viewer ViewComponentBase subclasses.
- Renamed local variables.
- Updated docstrings.
Based on novxlib 4.8.0
- Added a notification mode to the status bar (yellow).
- Showing a notification instead of an error, if the user opens an existing document instead of exporting.
- Showing a notification if the document export is canceled due to unsaved changes.
- Providing a specific error message if an odt import document contains an unknown model element (novxlib).
Based on novxlib 4.8.0
- Refactored: Use the view's API instead of tkinter imports.
- Refactored: Move the project-specific tk.Toplevel subclasses to the new view.pop_up package.
- Updated docstrings.
Based on novxlib 4.7.3
- Fixed the 'Plot points' label to enable theming.
Based on novxlib 4.7.3
- Fixed a bug where the project notes are displayed in the HTML report without linebreaks.
Based on novxlib 4.7.3
- Fixed a bug where an exception is raised when trying to add a parent element to the tree while the project is locked.
Based on novxlib 4.7.2
- Fixed HTML report title display.
Based on novxlib 4.7.2
- Added accelerators to hovertips.
- Fixed typo in German translation.
Based on novxlib 4.7.1
- Updated UI text.
- Refactored: defensive programming and re-structuring of packages.
Based on novxlib 4.6.7
- Fixed a bug where an unhandled exception is raised when trying to open the project folder while no project is open.
Based on novxlib 4.6.7
- Fixed a bug where an unhandled exception is raised when trying automatically unlock an unnamed new project.
- Refactored the error messaging system.
Based on novxlib 4.6.7
- Handling formatted headings when importing work-in-progress or outline.
Based on novxlib 4.6.7
- No longer displaying empty "stage" paragraphs in the content viewer.
Based on novxlib 4.6.5
- Added tooltips.
- Fixed a regression from version 4.10.1 where the "F1" key does not work with the import dialog.
Refactor:
- Separate keyboard settings and mouse operation settings.
- Put everything in the new platform_settings module.
Based on novxlib 4.6.4
- Refactored the event bindings.
Based on novxlib 4.6.4
- Restore the "Quit" menu command for the Mac (#28).
Based on novxlib 4.6.4
- Translate accelerators.
Refactor:
- Added right-click event to the key definitions.
- Using the NvView.key definitions instead of hard-coded key bindings.
- Define mouse operations with the NvView.key definitions.
Based on novxlib 4.6.3
- Providing shortcuts and key bindings for Mac OS.
- The zipfile setup script is now generated by the PackageBuilder class.
- Added/update docstrings.
Based on novxlib 4.6.3
- Set limits for the application's window size.
- Refactored: Replace global constants with class constants.
Based on novxlib 4.6.3
- Rejecting malformed .novx files.
Based on novxlib 4.6.3
- Text box discarding illegal characters.
- novxlib update for safe XML reading and writing.
Based on novxlib 4.6.2
- Refactored for future Python versions.
Based on novxlib 4.5.9
- Handling novx XML parser error.
- Using raw strings for regular expressions.
- Adjusting separators in File.filePath.
- Refactored for future Python versions.
Based on novxlib 4.5.7
- Removed "private" tkinter imports that would not work with Linux.
Based on novxlib 4.5.3
- Made the right mouse button work under Mac OS.
- Extended the API, providing a global PLATFORM constant.
Based on novxlib 4.5.3
- Fixed a regression from version 4.8.2 where project files could be mistakenly rejected as corrupted.
Based on novxlib 4.5.3
- Validating model object property types to prevent broken plugins from causing major damage.
Based on novxlib 4.5.2
- Prevent overwriting novx files with incomplete XML structures in case of conversion errors.
- Show a popup message, if saving fails.
Based on novxlib 4.5.1
- Use a special paragraph style for the chapter beginnings in the manuscript and in the final document.
- Use translated names for the custom ODT styles used.
Based on novxlib 4.5.0
- API change: New option "localize_date".
- Made date localization optional.
Based on novxlib 4.4.2
- Fixed a bug where no modification is indicated when the reference date is cleared.
Based on novxlib 4.4.1
- Added accelerator key to the "Online help" menu entry.
Based on novxlib 4.4.0
- Providing context sensitive help via F1 key and several mouse buttons.
Based on novxlib 4.4.0
- Updated messages for wrong date/time entry.
Based on novxlib 4.4.0
- API update: Add register/unregister methods to NvView.
Based on novxlib 4.4.0
- Use the customized field titles for document export.
Based on novxlib 4.4.0
- Revise the "missing date/reference date" messaging.
Based on novxlib 4.3.0
- Show section moon phase on demand.
- Extended the API, providing a service for moonphase calculation.
Based on novxlib 4.3.0
novxlib update, verifying XML input:
- Check whether project notes IDs start with the correct prefix.
Based on novxlib 4.2.2
novxlib update, verifying XML input:
- Check whether IDs start with the correct prefix.
Based on novxlib 4.2.1
novxlib update, verifying XML input:
- ISO-formatted date
- ISO-formatted time
- Strings representing numbers
Based on novxlib 4.2.0
- Fixed a bug in PluginCollection.load_file(), where the plugin's file path gets lost if the plugin inherits from PluginBase.
- Refactored the nv_controller module.
- Updated the PluginBase class.
Based on novxlib 4.1.0
Extend the API for the nv_clipboard plugin.
- Made the toolbar delegate in NvView a "public" instance variable.
- Made the Toolbar buttonBar a "public" instance variable.
- Added a service to the controller that returns the global preferences.
- Removed unused imports; update docstrings.
Based on novxlib 4.1.0
- Made sure that critical errors do not happen silently. In case of unhandled exceptions, show a popup window with the stack trace. This is only part of the "run.pyw" starter script generated during setup.
Based on novxlib 4.1.0
- Upgrade the plugin API by improving the NvService interface. The service now returns NvTreeview instances instead of NvView instances. This may help to avoid side effects in case of a broken plugin implementation.
Based on novxlib 4.1.0
- Fixed a regression from version 4.1.1 where plot points cannot be created.
- Refactored: make nvService inherit from novxService.
- Refactored: use nvService factory methods for model object instantiation.
- Refactored: convert TreeViewer local functions into methods.
Based on novxlib 4.1.0
- Library update. Now reading and writing .novx version 1.4 files.
- Made the Action/Reaction scheme more general (#22).
- Refactored, changing the API.
- Providing a service class with factory methods and getters for the novxlib model.
Based on novxlib 4.0.2
- Made sure not to read back redundant language tags from ODT.
Based on novxlib 3.7.4
- Changing the view settings of generated ODT documents to single page per column.
- Leaving empty plot notes out when writing novx files.
Based on novxlib 3.7.3
- Fixed a regression from version 3.8.0 where data export raises an unhandled exception due to a bug in novxlib.
- novxlib API is extended: new global function intersection().
Based on novxlib 3.7.2
- Improved the novx file read/write process.
- Changed toolbar button positions.
Based on novxlib 3.6.0
- Made sure that collected values are hidden when a parent node is expanded, for whatever reason.
- Refactored the tree_viewer module.
Based on novxlib 3.5.4
- Fixed a bug where the status bar cannot be restored with the "Esc" key after having used the pick mode.
Based on novxlib 3.5.3
- Improved the "pick mode".
- When updating the section view, select the last plot line.
Based on novxlib 3.5.3
- Section view: Terminate the "pick mode" after adding a picked element to the list. This avoids problems that may occur when entering other data in "pick mode".
Based on novxlib 3.5.3
- Fixed a bug where scenes might get lost during splitting, if split markers are not placed as intended.
Based on novxlib 3.5.3
- Indent the novx files up to the content paragraph level, but not inline elements within paragraphs.
Based on novxlib 3.5.1
- Fixed a bug where single spaces between emphasized text in section content are lost when writing novx files.
Based on novxlib 3.5.0
- Updated plot line hyperlinks in the plotlist.
- Added plot line hyperlinks to the plot grid.
Based on novxlib 3.4.1
New document types:
- Story structure export and import.
- Plot line descriptions export and import.
Based on novxlib 3.4.0
- Fixed a regression from version 3.5.0 where the book settings of the last opened project are preset in newly created projects.
Based on novxlib 3.3.0
- Fixed a bug where the viewpoint can not be set if no character is related.
Based on novxlib 3.3.0
- Fixed a regression from version 1.4.1 where changing the chapter type may also affect the next chapter selected.
- Fixed a regression from version 3.5.0 where the chapter properties are displayed in the wrong order after selecting the "Trash bin".
Based on novxlib 3.3.0
- Try to fix broken links (#17).
- API update due to the changes in novxlib.
Based on novxlib 3.3.0
For novelibre version 3.6, the following plugins and tools must be updated to work with the version 1.3 file format:
- Store link paths relative to the project directory.
Based on novxlib 3.2.0
- Fixed a regression from version 3.0.0 where plot lines and plot points cannot be deleted.
Based on novxlib 3.2.0
For novelibre version 3.5, the following plugins and tools must be updated to work with the version 1.2 file format:
The DTD has been upgraded to version 1.2, due to the following changes:
- Added notes text boxes to the properties views.
- Show collected stage note indicators for collapsed chapters.
- Show collected plot point note indicators for collapsed plot lines.
- Added link frames to all properties views
- Abbreviate links in the project path.
Based on novxlib 3.2.0
- Fixed a regression from version 3.4.0 where links cannot be added.
Based on novxlib 3.1.0
- Open Zim links the correct way.
- Added ODF documents to the link file types.
Based on novxlib 3.1.0
- Move the Plot grid export from the export menu to the Plot menu.
Based on novxlib 3.1.0
- Updated section list structure.
- Import tags from Plot Grid even if empty.
- Refactored for novxlib update.
Based on novxlib 3.1.0
- Refactored: Add "Return" keybinding to the LabelEntry widget.
- Improved the "Import" dialog layout.
Based on novxlib 3.0.1
- Fixed the "Import" dialog button activation.
Based on novxlib 3.0.1
- Option for importing documents even if open in OO/LO.
- Show localized file date/time instead of ISO-formatted date/time.
- Added translation to the content viewer.
Based on novxlib 3.0.1
- Updated message.
Based on novxlib 3.0.1
- Display localized time in the "Show ages" title bar.
- Display localized time in the "Reference date" frame.
- Providing weekday names and month names for all languages.
Based on novxlib 3.0.1
- Display the localized date in the tree view.
- Display the localized date with the week day in the properties view.
- Refactored the section date/day display.
Based on novxlib 3.0.0
- Move the "Close" buttons of Plugin Manager and import dialog to the right.
Based on novxlib 2.0.1
- Made the initial value for adding multiple sections a constant and set it to 1.
- Show an error message if a new element cannot be created.
Based on novxlib 2.0.1
- SimpleDialog class: Instead of just focusing, activate the default button.
Based on novxlib 2.0.1
- Improved the "Export document" and the "New sections" dialogs with a custom dialog box.
Based on novxlib 2.0.1
- Fixed a bug where imported sections are split at the "####" mark, but not appended as they should.
Based on novxlib 2.0.1
- Refactored the code.
Based on novxlib 2.0.0
- Fixed a regression from version 2.7.0 where faulty plot lists are generated.
- Refactored the code, using the new "plot line/plot point" wording for the variables and methods.
- Upgrade the API to version 3 due to the DTD changes. Otherwise, plugins with v2.x API might not be able to read the novx files.
- Enable the online help in German.
Based on novxlib 2.0.0
- Rewording: Arc -> Plot line.
- Up to 20 sections can now be added at once.
- New option: Ask whether documents should be opened straight after export.
- New option: Lock the project after document export.
- Added "Export" options dialog.
- In the section properties view, provide a text box to enter notes for the selected arc.
- Added the ODS Plot grid to the document types for export and import.
- Made the ODS Section list export-only.
Based on novxlib 1.5.0
- Providing translated headers for ODS export.
- Label the plugin manager exit button "Close".
- Label the view options exit button "Close".
Based on novxlib 1.4.2
- Added a button for creating the section duration from date/time difference.
- More robust ODS file reading.
Based on novxlib 1.4.1
- Added date/time information to the section list.
Based on novxlib 1.4.0
- Replace the "Segoe UI 10" font with "Calibri 10.5" for ODF document export.
- Fixed a bug where links do not work in the ODS plot list for section titles containing false double quotes.
Based on novxlib 1.3.1
- Fixed a bug where the plot list cannot be generated if an arc has no plot point.
- Reword/Refactor replacing "Turning point" with "Plot point" without affecting the API.
Based on novxlib 1.3.0
- Require changes to be saved before document export.
- Fixed a bug where document import is aborted silently on error.
Based on novxlib 1.2.1
- Export manuscripts and synopses optionally filtered either by viewpoint, or by arc.
- Disable several menus when locking the project.
- Lock/unlock the plugins.
Based on novxlib 1.2.0
- Do not ask before opening the manuscript, if the export is called by clicking on the toolbar icon.
- Modifiy the manuscript export wording in the Export menu.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
Please run the registry script "add_novelibre.reg" on Windows.
Rename the application.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
Please update all installed plugins. Check your program launcher/desktop shortcut, and re-run the registry script on Windows. See this message.
Preparations for renaming the application:
- Refactored the code for v2.0 API.
- Changed the installation directory in the setup and registry scripts.
- Renamed packages that have "noveltree" in their name.
- Refactored the code for v2.0 API.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
Please update all installed plugins. See this message.
- Re-structure the website; adjust links.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
- Ask for confirmation before joining two sections.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
- Split the "show_links" configuration for characters, locations, and items.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
- If a section has a "day" instead of a date, calculate the age of the related characters based on the reference date, if any.
- Extended messaging.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
- The age of the related characters can be called up in the section properties window.
Based on novxlib 1.1.0
Fix a bug where detaching and re-docking the Properties view causes malfunction.
- Neatly reparenting the Properties viewer when detaching/docking it.
- Catching all exceptions that might be raised on shutdown.
- Never disabling Text viewer and Properties buttons.
Based on novxlib 1.0.1
- Deactivated the detached mode for the Properties window to avoid problems caused by a bug yet to fix.
Based on novxlib 1.0.1
- Fixed a bug where the writing progress is unclear because the overall word count is not provided by the model.
Based on novxlib 1.0.1
- Fixed a bug in novxlib where turning points appear in the wrong columns of the plot list ods export and html report.
Based on novxlib 1.0.1
- Fixed a bug where locked documents are not highlighted in the import list.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Marked turning points with "notes" in the tree.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Added a "noveltree Home page" entry to the help menu.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Switched the online help to https://peter88213.github.io/noveltree-help/.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Updated icons.
- Updated German translation.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Made the context menus close under Linux when losing the focus.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Added the short names to the section arcs view.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Added "File > Copy style sheet" menu entry.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Under Windows, exit the program with Alt-F4 instead of Ctrl-Q.
- No longer using the hotkeys F1..F4, F6...F12.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- When closing the project, disable the buttons introduced with v1.4.0.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed a bug where property changes might be lost when pressing the F5 key.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Added "Unused" checkboxes to the chapter/section properties view.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed a bug where the project structure of a newly created project is invisible until the first element is created.
- Saving new empty projects right after creation.
Extend the toolbar and change key bindings:
- Ctrl-N adds an element
- Ctrl-Alt-N adds a child element
- Ctrl-Alt-Shift-N adds a parent element
Extend the API:
- NvController.add_child()
- NvController.add_parent()
- NvController.add_element(): arguments changed
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed a bug where the HTML lists are not generated.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Providing icons for the collection list buttons.
- Made the icons available for the entire GUI.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed "View" menu control.
- Added "Import" menu control.
- Added "Project notes" menu control.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Making it easier to exit the Pick Mode.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Changed the view of the arcs associated with a section into a list.
- Improved the usability by indicating the Pick Mode.
- Extended the API: NvView.set_status() takes a custom colors argument.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Move the CollectionBox buttons to the right side.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed a regression where the contents viewer is not reset on closing a project.
- Fixed a bug where the stage level cannot be changed".
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Handling missing toolbar icon files.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Integrated the toolbar. If the noveltree_toolbar plugin is installed, please delete it with the Plugin manager.
- Refactored.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Fixed the plugin API version constant.
Based on novxlib 1.0.0
- Release under the GPLv3 license.
Based on noveltree-Alpha 0.10.0 Based on novxlib 1.0.0