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Find Waldo - Updating the AI Summary
* I wish the summary update region was more obvious. * Scrolling down reveals the "Summarize" button. Maybe the button should stay visible. * The descriptor for suggested next summary is sometimes not too helpful. * I LOVE everything about this update so far. Great job!
Which search engine is used in this type of context menu initiated All search?
Which search engine was used in this case? From the release notes it sounds like it must be the AI version but the syntax used implies the Precise version ... another reason I would like to see it explicitly stated on the All search even if there is no option.
Should we use quotation marks for Smart Searches?
If we don't use quotation marks around search strings for Smart Searches, a card showing a Factbook entry and links to My Documents appears in the results (if I do use quotation marks, I don't get the card) While the Factbook article and the docs are related - it seems only at the level of matching one of the words with no…
Summarize Tweaking
Sometimes summarize gives some unhelpful output, like including the author's name. Here is an example when I did an all search on "marriage customs in biblical times" from Discovering Christ in Revelation: "Marriage customs in Bible times William Hendriksen helps us in our understanding of this majestic passage of…
Missing icons in 32b.1
Just upgraded to 32 beta 1 on my Mac M2 (Sonoma 14.3) and the icons are missing from all the resources in my library. Restarted Logos and rebooted my computer, but no change.
Love the Search Summarize Feature. LOVE it!
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Running a Books Search from the Context menu in 30.0 beta 1
This post is probably related to MJ's at https://community.logos.com/forums/t/220720.aspx A context-menu Books search for a single word uses either the precise or smart search engine depending on which was used last in a search - giving very different results Is there intended to be any mechanism to specify which search…
Reading Plan Issue
Apparently I should be a pest control guy because I keep finding all sorts of bugs lately! Here's my latest find: when I automatically created a reading plan for "Preaching in the New Testament" by Jonathan Griffiths through the three dots menu, it made the reading plan as shown in the screenshot below. Normally, this…
Where are the AI Sermon Builder Features Accessed?
I've got the early access to the new AI features. Summarization panel and Smart Search are working great so far. The release notes state that the AI-Sermon Assistant should be accessible in the right panel of the Sermon Builder, but I've been looking for it and have yet to find it.
Bug Beta 2: The typed resource is not selected in Search
Search does not select the typed resource in the resource navigator list. EDIT: a known resource abbreviation/title should continue to be selected.
Bug Beta 2: Familiar problem with Add Versions button in Search
The problem arises in column view for a Search on multiple bibles that includes the ESV:- Results are repeated for the ESV in column view. The problem is not present in row view or when ESV is the only Bible being searched.
CRASH changing layouts
Logos 31 Beta 4 31.0.16 Mac OS 14.2.1 New layout appears to have loaded normally, but crashed at the end, twice. 7128.2401161420 Apple Crash.rtf 7840.LogosLogs.jackcav.20240116-142133.zip Restarted Logos, which caused upgrade to 31.0.19 RC1. Loaded layout without incident.
31.0 RC 1 (31.0.19)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
31.0 Beta 4 (31.0.16)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
BUG: turning off the added versions in the Bible Search results
In similar situations, Logos allows me to toggle the display on and off without changing the options for what displays. Here I must uncheck each version in the list until the list is empty, save, and only then can I return to the single version display form. I wasted so much time because I assumed it worked like the others…
BUG: Add Versions can be non-responsive when selecting a new book
The Saved and Recent versions can be non-responsive at times e.g. after entering nabre. After entering NLT and using it, the previous Recent entries of ESV and NABRE are no longer available as is the Saved entry for NABRE. Removing NLT from the Find box is needed to resolve this.
CRASH when trying to close book after adding tag in book panel
I had just added a tag in the heading area of the book information panel and tried to close the book. 7455.VerbumIndexer1-2-24.zip
31.0 Beta 3 (31.0.14)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
DATA BUG: missing author in library listing
Author is empty
Beta Issue? - Daily Dose Videos
I contacted Logos support about the issue of Daily Dose videos documented here: https://community.logos.com/forums/t/220188.aspx Joe McCune in support was unable to duplicate the problem in the stable versions of Logos on Mac or Windows. He asked if I would post the issue in the beta forum to ask if others are having the…
BUG incorrect type in metadata
Pentz, Croft M. Outlines for Growing Christians. Sermon Outline Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1978. is type:sermon but should be type:sermon outline
BUG: Extraneous result in milestone Bible search
Contents not in resource ... the count of 1 rather than 7-8 is a dead giveaway
BUG or by design ... a minor #readlater that bugs me
It's a minor matter but on the information panel of community tags, I'd really prefer not to see the special purpose #readlater tag. I really don't need to know how many people intend to read it but haven't gotten around to it and it's not going to influence me to put it on my reading list.
BUG: Search treats time and volume/issue as Bible references
Search treats time and volume/issue as Bible references leading to erroneous results
Crash v31 Beta 1: Trying to open Personal Book that does not exist
* Opened Beta 1 and had completed modifying Tags to LLS:LifeChrist (free resource that I previously had as Temporary) and Verbum crashed (did not capture log) * Restarted to "You don't own license to....." for pbb:32b99f5066f8443d804535e2d5bda96d * Verbum crashed after a few seconds * 5808.VerbumCrashOpening.log *…
Crash when I click on "Print/Export" on 31.0 Beta 1
Whatever resource I try to Print/Export Logos just crashes. Thank you, Felipe
31.0 Beta 2 (31.0.12)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
CRASH Opening Video Lectures
Logos 31.0.0.9 Mac OS 14.1.3 Purchased Video lectures Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics. Attempted to open in a floating window. Logos crashed twice. 100% repeatable, floating window or open. 8461.231219 1140 Apple Crash.rtf 7455.LogosLogs.jackcav.20231219-114442.zip
LogosIndexer and Little Snitch
I've noticed that every time LogosIndexer runs, Little Snitch for Mac prompts me to "allow" it to connect an outbound connection to the Internet, even if I set it to "Allow Every Connection". It seems that LogosIndexer is changing something with the process every time, causing Little Snitch to flag it. Is there any way to…
Copy and paste into notes not working
Trying to copy and paste sections of text from a course into a note and unable to. Nothing shows up when I tell it to paste. Highlighting is showing up, but no copy and paste after this, 30.0.6, update. I haven't tried any other resources yet. Will try that shortly.
Crash v31 Beta 1 Performing a search from Factbook
I clicked on one of the "Today in Christian History" links (Ordination of Peter Bohler by Nikolaus von Zinzendorf) on my Home page. On the Factbook page that opened I clicked on "More" "Search for "Ordination of Peter Bohler by Nikolaus von Zinzendorf" The Search page opened and appeared to be searching, then the program…
New "Find" feature is awesome
Love the new "find" feature. Have already put it to good use on a few monographs I needed to skim for some key words. Worked much more cleanly and efficiently than using the resource search bar--the up/down navigation arrows made the whole process very smooth and quick. Plus, I love that the keyboard shortcut is the same…
Changes to Information Tool in 30.1 beta 1
The 30.1 release notes have: * Information Tool * Results in the translation section of the Information tool are now grouped by language. I see where they are grouped by language but I think it would be really helpful if they were split up into more obvious sub-sections with a heading at the top of each sub-section stating…
31.0 Beta 1 (31.0.09)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Getting repeated quotes in Notes
Logos 30.0.2 is adding a second quote in a specific situation. If I type Matthew 1:20-21, " Logos doubles the quotes, as in Matthew 1:20-21, "" This doesn't happen with other verses (at least that I've found). Here's a quick video of the issue: https://youtu.be/VtVzQIdIDws
Resource Problem: Odd formatting in Concise Oxford English Dictionary after update (29.0 RC 1 (29.0.
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary had an update today: LLS:COED11 2023-10-14T09:51:49Z COED11.logos4 Now the headwords are inconsistently indented. The headwords should all be left-justified as they normally are in dictionaries. Example:
PSA: Logos v30 will not run on some outdated versions of Windows 10
Officially, Logos only runs on supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. That is, if Microsoft no longer supports a version of Windows 10 or 11, neither do we. In practice, it's often possible to install Logos even when Windows is out-of-date. But changes in v30 mean that Logos will no longer install for some very…
30.0 RC 3 (30.0.32)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
30.0 RC 2 (30.0.31)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
Marking a reading plan entry done crashes Logos - Logos 30 RC-1 on Mac
When I mark a Bible reading plan done on Logos 30 RC-1, Logos crashes on my MacBook It has happened two days running so seems a persistent issue. Logs below 6886.LogosLogs.grahamcriddle.20231202-072748.zip
Dashboard Layout Cards
The layout cards on Dashboard have quit working- can't open them nor delete them.
BUG: links lost in copy and paste
With a copy & paste becomes [quote] Paul’s reference to Ἕλλην could best be taken in an ethnic and religious senses. Ethnically, it refers to those who do not identify themselves as physical descendants of Abraham and Sarah (cf. the use the Abraham narrative in 3:14–29 and the allegory of Hagar and Sarah in 4:21–31).…
Update crashing
Just downloaded update and am getting consistent crash. Attached file: 8015.crash.zip
ANOTHER BUG? SLIDES don't show up in PREACH mode (on iPad)
Slides are not showing up in PREACH mode, although I can see them on my iPad in the normal EDIT mode.
New Summarization Tool available for testing
We're beta testing a new Summarization Tool over on the beta version of the web app (beta.app.logos.com). To use it, open any resource, and click the Summarize button in the top right to open the summarize sidebar. Double-check the article is what you're expecting, and then click Summarize. Generating the summary will take…
30.0 RC 1 (30.0.20)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
BAD BUG! Sermon Goes Blank When...
Sermon Goes Blank When...when I attempt to change the FORMATTING (e.g. color/size/bold-italic) of a chunk of text that already has some of that formatting (e.g. part of text is already BOLD). I then need to CLOSE the sermon, OPEN it again, and CLEAR FORMATTING in order to be able to change FORMATTING without Sermon screen…
BUG: Information panel word data
For the NRSV: The source language is Greek, the target language is English. The Information panel shows the source language. For the Septuagint: The source language is Hebrew, the target language is Greek. The Information panel shows the target language. Note that the context menu shows both. Shouldn't the LXX show word…
BUG RC1: Problem with "send hyperlinks here" + user NT/OT series
Note that this problem with Send hyperlinks also applies to v.30 RC1 (Mac and Windows).
Resources not downloading
Recently purchased a number of volumes of Bilbliotheca Sacra journals. I previously owned volumes 172-177, this was to complete my collection back to volume 1. These journals have never downloaded to my computer. The do show on the web app, but haven't downloaded to the desktop version. Any thoughts or ideas?

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Ready for Beta Testing: Smart Search on the Dashboard
Just released in v41 beta 2 is an update that brings Smart Search to your Dashboard and we're excited for it to receive beta testing. Bringing Smart Search front and center on the Dashboard will allow users to quickly enter a query and see results in the Search Panel. For subscribed users, two buttons will be available:…
41.0 Beta 2 (40.0.382)
To change Logos to the beta channel, enter the command Set update channel to beta in the Command Box. (Please see beta warnings and risks.) To immediately update Logos (if it is already set to beta channel), enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for…
v41 Testing Needed: New Sign-in Method
Starting in Logos v41, the desktop app will use the "auth portal" at auth.faithlife.com for logging into the app. The auth portal is our standard way to sign in on Logos web apps and sites, and going forward, it will be used for installed apps as well. While we don't expect any problems, it represents a fairly substantial…

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40.1 (40.1.010) is now available
The Logos Bible Study application version 40.1 is now available to all users. To immediately update to the current stable version, enter Update Now into the command box. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it is scheduled to check for updates. Release notes Download link

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