WORD Document Fails to Compile in Personal Book
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Bill -
I have had a similar problem with a 500(!) page document. By trial and error (i.e. chopping the book up into smaller .docx files), I was able to isolate the issue to a 10 page section (at the very end!). I did not ever discover the issue, but I was able to resolve it. The trick was to "clear all formatting". I helped another user last night with the same issue. When I tried to compile his .docx, I got the same error message. When I cleared all formatting, I flew through. Once you have cleared the formatting, you can go back and put it the way you want.
If you want me to take a look, you can upload the .docx file here.
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Bill -
First, let me clarify. You need to clear the formatting in WORD. If the document is the way you want it, I would save a copy first.
My panel may look different than yours (I use Mac's), but this is what my "styles" panel looks like:
If you have difficulties with this method, (and if your document is not sensitive in nature), feel free to attach it to a posting and I will take a look.
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I know that 'Clear Formatting' will solve the problem of not being able to build a PB, but it will also cause you many hours reformatting everything! I started doing this for a +400 pages document (with many diagrams and transliterated Greek text), and it's just undoable (even after splitting it up in smaller sections). It will take me a week to finish this. Unless there is a quicker solution, I will just give up converting bigger documents....
I know that 'Clear Formatting' will solve the problem of not being able to build a PB, but it will also cause you many hours reformatting everything! I started doing this for a +400 pages document (with many diagrams and transliterated Greek text), and it's just undoable (even after splitting it up in smaller sections). It will take me a week to finish this. Unless there is a quicker solution, I will just give up converting bigger documents....
André -
Did you try to compile the book based upon smaller .docx files? I took a 500 page book and was able to check each of the 8 sections. I was able to find the section that was causing trouble and just work on that section.
I will see if I can make heads or tails of your doc.
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Alabama -
Yes, I tried using smaller files, even adding one page at a time (so that I would find out what exactly was causing trouble), but almost every other page seems to contain something that leads to the error message when Logos compiles the book. Please see this file with just a few pages. Would you be able to find out what is causing Logos to dislike this file?
Andre'
I have been able to isolate one of the problems. It is the "§" symbol (what's that called anyway?). I successfully did a replace all and it worked. I tried to do the same with the "chapter 2" you posted yesterday and had no luck. It very well could be another symbol.
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Andre'
I have been able to isolate one of the problems. It is the "§" symbol (what's that called anyway?). I successfully did a replace all and it worked. I tried to do the same with the "chapter 2" you posted yesterday and had no luck. It very well could be another symbol.
I am in the process of building an index of the Journal of Hebrew Scriptures with sections by author and by article title plus a listing of book reviews by title and by book author (not reviewer). Since I had it open and was working on it, I added a section symbol (§ I think that is what it is called) and an indication that it was a test entry then compiled it. It worked.
george
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I added a section symbol (§ I think that is what it is called) and an indication that it was a test entry then compiled it. It worked.
Strange. It crashes every time for me. Even with the symbol alone. I tried both Times New Roman and Helvetica. Also, I did a replace all and it worked.
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I added a section symbol (§ I think that is what it is called) and an indication that it was a test entry then compiled it. It worked.Strange. It crashes every time for me. Even with the symbol alone. I tried both Times New Roman and Helvetica. Also, I did a replace all and it worked.
You said you were using a MAC. Obviously, that is your problem. Get a PC! [:)]
george
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Now I have a problem which I can't figure out. Note the screenshot then look at the file.
Changed a paragraph marker to a space (attached updated file):
7737.Journal of Hebrew Scriptures Author Index.zip
You said you were using a MAC. Obviously, that is your problem. Get a PC!
Observation: largest PC manufacturer (HP) wants to sell off PC business to pursue more profitable activities => http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/19/technology/end_of_wintel/index.htm Apple is using its cash horde to pre-pay for new manufacturing equipment so new Apple model pricing is challenging to profitably match => http://techland.time.com/2011/07/27/windows-based-macbook-air-competitors-may-be-pricier-than-anticipated/
Thankful current Mac models can run Logos 4 Mac and Logos 4 Windows (virtually or native boot). Apple pricing for iPad's, MacBook Air's, 13" MacBook Pro, Mac Mini's, and 27" iMac's are attractive.
In contrast, a 17" PC laptop is less expensive than 17" MacBook Pro (can buy a refurbished 17" PC laptop with 2nd generation Quad-Core i7 and a new Mac Mini for less than a refurbished 17" MacBook Pro; can use screen sharing on Mac to display on 17" PC laptop).
Mobile option: mount Mac Mini in a car for portable use with iPad (use screen sharing on iPad to control Mac Mini with Logos 4 Mac), could be used for Personal Book access on the road. Looking forward to Logos 4.5 sync improvements.
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Mobile option: mount Mac Mini in a car for portable use with iPad (use screen sharing on iPad to control Mac Mini with Logos 4 Mac), could be used for Personal Book access on the road.
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Mobile option: mount Mac Mini in a car for portable use with iPad (use screen sharing on iPad to control Mac Mini with Logos 4 Mac), could be used for Personal Book access on the road.
Or take a PC notebook. I can run one off the cigarette lighter if I need to.
george
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Docx-Files are nasty heaps of XML chunks, which may be non-understandable for the Logos PB compiler. Try saving the file as RTF, then opening the RTF and re-saving as Docx to get rid of such stuff. If this doesn't help, try turn on Logging and post your log as well as (if possible) the document and maybe a screenshot or precise description of your steps and situation leading to the error.
Hope this helps,
Mick
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