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Bug RC 1 (8.3.0.0018) - RC Not respecting beta channel and trying to download all resources
On beta update channel. App just updated to RC1 (8.3.0.0018) and promptly wanted to download 14GB of updates which I'm assuming are all of the resources that I've removed (not hidden) from my library
Logos 8.3 Beta 4 (8.3.0.0009)
To immediately update to the current beta enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for updates. Release Notes Mac Windows
Feature request: Annotated Passage List
I would like the ability to highlight words and takes notes on the verses in a Passage List. I would want these notes only to be part of the verse list, not notes on the Bible text itself. The ideal arrangement would be have the option to split the panel with verses on the left and notes related to each verse on the right.…
Data BUG (LHB-CA): Lergameh/Paseq indistinction
Here's another problem that's covered in the Resolving Ambiguities section, yet all occurrences of either one are tagged with both, making it impossible to do reliable searches.
8.3 beta 2: Feedback on the new installation process
I was excited to try the new installation process on my laptop. I'd had to remove Logos from that device, due to space constraints. In summary, I really like the UI, but there are three big caveats: * When you're choosing your installation type, you're only given download size, not install size. But install size is vital…
BUG: Default Notes Font Changes Clippings
The default notes font also changes the default clippings font. I think these should be two independent settings. I like the native default clippings font but not the default notes font. I shouldn't have to choose one over the other for two different tools. It doesn't even make sense because the default system fonts are…
Fresh Install beta 4
Hi all, The only reason I'm running the beta is because I want to run Logos on my SSD which is only 128 gigs. My hope was to download a subset of my resources. I think I'm missing something. I uninstall Logos (it was running on my D drive), then install choosing the "custom" option and making sure to uncheck the download…
Bug Beta 4: Scanning Resources after the initial download
Beta 4 was installed with the Recommended set of resources (85 \ 2202 library resources). Then I thought to Scan the remainder of my resources from a backup, but the Indexer showed that a number of resources "failed to open at one or more locations; requiring discovery." These were not indexed, but were shown as "On…
BUG: Exegetical Guide
Though this bug was reported quite some time ago, it remains in 8.3 Beta 3 https://community.logos.com/forums/p/174720/1030311.aspx#1030311
Bug Beta 4: Sorting Library by License gives strange results
Click the License heading in Library The number of Temporary resources is correct! But the twelve shown are the temporary ones "On the Device". The number of Permanent resources is correct, and 2137 resources are listed! This is connected with the issue I had scanning files from a backup that included all my resources. No…
Design Bugs L8.3 B1: Add Highlight
The new beta adds the "add highlight" to the right-click menu, which probably is a good thing for many users (I personally prefer to highlight with keyboard keys - why do I tell this? It will become clear in a sec). There seem to be at least two issues with the new functionality: * It seems the functionality was copied…
Logos 8.3 RC 1 (8.3.0.0019)
To immediately update to the current beta enter the Update Now command. Otherwise, the app will automatically update the next time it's scheduled to check for updates. Release Notes Mac Windows
Workflow URLs: crashes and resurrections
In Logos desktop, if you use Copy Location to get a url or l4, and then use that url Logos desktop will crash. Logos web app will open the url. Also, if you use a url for a Workflow after it has been deleted, it will be resurrected. Which might be a cool hidden feature except there is no way to start over from scratch. An…
Cloud Resources Initial Install Options
The current 3 level options are a definite improvement. However, "Minimal" isn't nearly minimal enough. Please provide either a "Bare Bones" or "No Resources" install (or both). My preference would be to have a "No Resources" install specifically for those who plan to scan resources or know exactly what they need/want…
8.3.0.0009 cosmetic house cleaning of notification requst
might we be able to right click and hide the notification icon once we are finished reading it? I keep thinking theres updates to be done...
new clean install only one option
BUG: Is Heaven a Place?? What about Hell??
I noticed this morning that neither Heaven or Hell are tagged as a place. I recognize that there may be different views regarding the literal nature of those two places, However they presented as literal places in scripture. Is this a bug, or am I missing something?
Bug: No user metadata after updating to Beta 4
I updated Beta 3 to Beta 4 and there is still no user metadata; whereas a fresh install of Beta 4 does Sync user metadata. Also, there was no user metadata after downloading the remainder of my Tyndale Commentaries (14). I tried Sync Repair without success. 7077.Tyndale+Metadata.zip
8.3 Beta 4: Fresh Installation-3
This was a repeat of the installation on Beta 3. * Uninstalled 8.3 Beta 3 and deleted the Logos folder * Started Installation of 8.3 Beta 4 * Chose Custom to D: drive * Set Auto Download of Updates to NO * Signed In * "Preparing Library..." box appeared * "Download Your Logos 8 Library" window appeared * Chose Recommended…
LHB-CA search results alignment BUG
On Mac running 8.2 RC1, syntax (cantillation) search results are left-aligned which is obviously wrong since it's not right! It may be worth noting that if I add the LHB as an additional version, it (the LHB) displays correctly.
BUG: LHB-CA parallel resources
In the LHB-CA Graphs, a couple other resource appear in the PR menu, but LHB-CA doesn't, effectively making this a one-way street with no way to return (other than the back button).
New Feature: Cloud Resources
8.3 beta 1 introduces a major new feature to library management in Logos: selective download, aka "Cloud Resources." This feature is in response to user requests to make Logos's hard drive footprint smaller, particularly for installing to computers with limited storage space. It will also offer the potential for faster…
Bug: Course appears more than one in Courseware tool
When I open a course from the Courseware tool, sometimes it appears in the list of Started courses more than once. This happened when I had already started a course and then selected it from the Available list of courses. Logos 8.3 Beta 3
Syntax Search Window Bug
The Syntax/Cantillation Search window has some serious display issues. The "canvas" doesn't resize with the panel, so a docked panel results in not being able to scroll everything into view. This can be seen when floating the panel and reducing the sizing (in the panel menu). This is on macOS 10.13 running L8.2 RC1.
BUG: Workflows will not accept a scripture reference
In Beta 3 none of the workflows will accept a scripture reference. The link below is a screencast that demonstrates the problem in one of the stock workflows and a custom workflow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUQtLF9PMFQ&feature=youtu.be
Bug: Workflows
When clicking on started Workflows program crashes. 6175.LogosLogs.lewisharper.20190213-060534.zip
Beta 4??
Logos 8.3 Beta 3 - New resources not always showing on home page indicator.
I like the new indicator, especially the way that I can clear things of by section (which I did ... oh the fun!!!) I left my laptop running overnight (and also Logos). This morning I saw an email that a pre-pub was ready to download; switched over to Logos and the resource was there in the library [:)], but there was no…
8.3 Beta 2: Fresh Installation
Summary * Uninstalled 8.3 Beta 1 and deleted the Logos folder * Started Installation of 8.3 Beta 2 * Chose Custom to D: drive * Set Auto Download of Updates to NO (default = YES) * Signed In + "Preparing Library" * "Download Your Logos 8 Library" window appeared * Chose Recommended 345/2551 resources @ 6.76 GB; *…
8.3 beta1, bug: Devices facet doesn't update when filtering the library
To reproduce: * Filter the library so that only a few resources display. * Look at the counts in the Devices section. Result: * The counts in the devices section show the counts for the whole library. Expected result: * The counts in the devices section show the counts for the current filter (as the other facets do)
Accessing courses that are "partially available"
In the Courseware tool, there are some courses classified as "partially available" because I only own some of the resources. For these courses, there is no "start" button -- just an summary and a list of the required resources. I would like to see able to read the portions of these courses in the resources that I do have.…
Data BUG (LHB-CA): Meteg, Maqqef, & Paseq aren't distinguished from conjuctive accents
Here's another one that Eli said he's happy to change.
Visual Copy Hangs
Consistently after a few cycles of edit slide & share to Facebook. Eg. Delete body text, post, delete reference, post, add body text "abc", post, add ref text "123", post, change size, post, hang at the progress indicator during post.
Should clicking a note icon open a new instance of the Notes Tool?
This is with Logos 8.3 beta 3 on Windows 10. In the screenshot below I have the Notes Tool open to a specific notebook with comments on Matthew's Gospel - there is a note associated with Matt 25:1-30, but there is also another note in another notebook. Clicking that other note causes that note to be opened in its notebook…
Bug: Inconsistent (and incomplete?) Command Box Commands
I'm on the latest OSX build, latest Logos beta, 2013 MB Pro (8Gb Ram, 265Gb free on the SSD) The wiki page says you can type * Set (Content Scaling | Text Size) to {80%|90%|100%|110%|120%|140%|160%|200%|240%} – affects text size in all panels e.g. Set Text Size to 120 However, when I find very inconsistent results. * Every…
Beta 2. Installation on multiple computers
Up until recently it was pretty easy to install Logos on multiple computers running Windows without having to download tons of data from Logos and also avoiding indexing on the new computers. It seems to me that the new setup process will make it more complicated to use the processes listed…
Suggestion: Courseware filter for non-biblical people
There are some courses listed in the Courseware tool on the history and writings of non-biblical figures (Athanasius, Arius, etc.). A few of these figures are listed in the filters (Arius), but most others are not (e.g. Athanasius). The ones that appear are listed under Biblical Concepts. I don't know that I would call…
Bug: Courseware tool does not list all categories of courses
There seem to be some courses that do not fit into any of the categories listed in the Category filter. I don't know if these are another unlisted category or if the course is not properly tagged with one of the categories. One example is "Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew." This is a series of notes on a Bible book. I…
Bug: Unable to start Recommended course in Courseware tool
Sometimes when I click on a course in the Courseware tool, it does not start the course. I have not yet found a pattern to this problem. Logos 8.3 Beta 3
Bug: Sermon "Occasions" field is being reset
This is with Logos 8.2 beta 1 on Windows 10 I've just created a new Sermon Document and gave it the date of "24/12/2018". This has now been reset to 1 Jan 1901 as below I've seen this happen on a number of occasions - so don't think it is just specific to this beta release - but hadn't got round to reporting it before.…
Bug: Consistent crash a few seconds after loading specific layout
This started happening after installing the latest version (8.3 beta 3). I could not attach the logs, but here is a dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ny5717w749z4ki/LogosLogs.guto.20190215-191009.zip?dl=0 Let me know if there is anything else I could do to help you debug this. Thank you
Bug: 8.3B3 - Workflow reference fails
Hi there On 8.3B3 when you open a workflow which takes a Bible reference and enter a reference nothing is shown in the dropdown which automatically appears. As a result the workflow will not run. thanks Paul
Change of behaviour opening the library
Hi there Logos 8 has introduced an annoying change of behaviour when opening the library using a keyboard shortcut, as documented here. Any chance of resolving this please? thanks Paul
Bug: Resources Updated notice not accurate or timely
I've noted instances where the Updated notice will give incorrect or untimely results e.g. wrong numbers (resources/datasets) after Beta 3 installation, but correct numbers after a restart. This time: * I selected 63 resources in Library and clicked Download in the Info pane * The download (remaining) count decreased until…
Beta 3: Constant loop: Resources are ready to be added to your Library; Still there
Beta 3 is still doing it. I got the Logos 8 basic and "Brand New: A 40-Day Guide" was supposed to be added to my library but it wasn't. I kept getting the same message after restarting Logos. In the end I deleted the downloaded resource from ResourceManager\Downloaded. It gave an error after restart. I clicked on Retry and…
BUG: Faithlife Music Section of Passage Guide
1) open Passage Guide with Faithlife Music Section 2) run on Mark 1:9-11 3) select the Wesley hymn 4) opens a not found page on Faithlife Music
8.3 Beta 3 Fresh installation- No option for partial download
I'm doing a fresh installation of Logos 8.3 Beta 3 (deleted ~/Library/Application Support/Logos). I'm only given the option to do a full download of my entire library. (This is my first test of Logos 8.3 so maybe I'm missing a step somewhere)
Recently purchased course not showing as available
This is with Logos 8.3 beta 2 on Windows 10 I've just purchasded a mobile Ed course - LD201 - and it has downloaded into my library. But the Courses Tool still shows it as unavailable Log file is attached which includes: 2019-02-13 12:24:26.0051 34 Error CloudResourceManager LLS:LD201IRVINGVIDEOS is ChangingToLocal, but…
8.3 Beta 3: Fresh Installation-2
This was a repeat of the installation on Beta 2. * Uninstalled 8.3 Beta 2 and deleted the Logos folder * Started Installation of 8.3 Beta 3 * Chose Custom to D: drive * Set Auto Download of Updates to NO * Signed In * "Preparing Library..." box appeared * "Download Your Logos 8 Library" window appeared * Chose Recommended…
8.3 Beta 2. Awful indexing performance on my computer
I added the free book from Faithlife and the indexing for the book took over 40 minutes. It is true that my computer is not a top of the line computer with a fast SSD drive. It is an older 8 core AMD 3.5 GHz CPU, 8 GB of RAM and a 2TB 7200 rpm hardrive. Still, over 40 minutes is pretty bad. 1351.LogosIndexer.zip

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