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skarsgal
2008-09-03
2012-12-07
  • skarsgal

    skarsgal - 2008-09-03

    Hi,
    I have tried XML Copy Editor 1.2.0.2 for Windows and I have installed GNU Aspell for Windows:
    english and italian dictionary.

    Then I have open a XML file (sample.xml) and pressed F7: a message appears
    (No dictionaries found)

    I have tried in various mode (Aspell folder in C:\Programs or inside 'XML Copy Editor' folder).
    XML Copy Editor won't recognize GNU Aspell for Windows.
    Any idea ?
    Thanks

     
    • gnschmidt

      gnschmidt - 2008-09-08

      Hi rbon_it, sorry about the delay. I can't seem to reproduce the problem. Which language does your installation of Windows default to?

      -Gerald

       
    • skarsgal

      skarsgal - 2008-09-08

      Hi Gerald,
      I have installed Windows XP SP2 in italian language.

      Renzo

       
    • gnschmidt

      gnschmidt - 2008-09-14

      Renzo, thanks for getting back to me. I think the problem is likely to be that Windows has different installation paths for different locales.

      Aspell definitely works in English-language locales (the app ships with the English dictionary collection as a default).

      I need to look into this but I can't promise a quick fix: the header file aspellpaths.h currently defines the path as C:\Program Files\... etc. on Windows and I need to take the application directory (which can be set  under Tools>Options)  as the base path for this.

      It's an oversight and I'm hoping to remedy it as soon as possible.

      Best,
      Gerald

       
    • skarsgal

      skarsgal - 2008-09-15

      Hi Gerald,
      thanks for your feedback.

      I don't know if that can help You...
      Notepad++ work with Aspell (already installed as XML Copy Editor) and it use a plug-in (SpellChecker plug-in).  
      This plug-in has been developed from Jens Lorenz (jenslorenz at users.sourceforge.net).   This plug-in work with Windows XP italian default (and, I think, with all Windows localizations) and it work with relative path .... (so it is full portable).
      Maybe, if this can help You, You can browse SplellChecker source http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=189927&package_id=225043

      Best regards
      Renzo

       
    • skarsgal

      skarsgal - 2008-10-16

      Hi Gerald,
      I have tried XML Copy Editor release 1.2.0.3 (last, at moment) on Windows with italian localization: I can look english and italian dictionary and Aspell work well.
      Thank You very much.

      Best regards
      Renzo

       
    • gnschmidt

      gnschmidt - 2008-10-21

      That's great - thanks for letting me know!
      -Gerald

       

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