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#81
Beginner Talk / Windows Cannot Access Specifie...
Last post by Tami Wells - November 05, 2025, 07:18:22 PM
When I try to run Scribus, I get a box saying "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

The path on my shortcut points to the correct place. When I try running directly from the executable I get the same message.

Ghostscript is installed but I don't know how to verify if it is where Scribus expects it to be.

I have checked with our IT captain and he says I have the necessary permissions to run Scribus.

Thank you.
#82
General Discussion / Re: Tables
Last post by a.l.e - November 05, 2025, 06:17:54 PM
While writing the script, I've reported an issue with the tabs' unit:

https://bugs.scribus.net/view.php?id=17676

The bug has been fixed and, now, the tab values are defined in the document's unit.
I've patched the script and it does not convert anymore the values into points, if the version of Scribus is 1.7.1 or higher.

So, if you're using the current 1.7.1svn (as of the time of writing), you will need to get the fresh version of the script from the Github repository (linked above).
(If you're using an older 1.7.1svn you must stick to the older version of the script; if you're using 1.7.0 or 1.6.x you can use any version of the script... it's simple, isn't it? : - ).
#83
General Discussion / Re: Tables
Last post by PastaShock - November 05, 2025, 01:12:57 AM
I think you just made my life easier. Thank you!
#84
Linux / Re: Latest SVN for Ubunru?
Last post by a.l.e - November 04, 2025, 07:25:42 PM
Hi Dave,

The simplest way to get the development version of Scribus is to get the Appimage.

There is an official Appimage for 1.7.0 linked from the Scribus site:

https://www.scribus.net/downloads/

The file is hosted on Sourceforge.

On Sourceforge you can also find a very recent Flatpak in the 1.7.1.svn folder:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/scribus/files/scribus-svn/1.7.1.svn/

Finally, on Gitlab, I maintain a "nightly" Appimage that is regularly produced by the CI, each time the community managed Gitlab repository is synced with the official SVN server:

https://gitlab.com/scribus/scribus/-/jobs/artifacts/master/raw/Scribus-nightly-x86_64.AppImage?job=appimage%3Alinux

In the past, we had a Debian/Ubuntu wonderful maintainer that was very active and was creating the PPAs. But I think that they are orphaned now.
#85
Code / New .sla format tags question
Last post by Aleks100 - November 04, 2025, 02:40:39 PM
<StoryText>
                <DefaultStyle/>
What DefaultStyle is this about?
& at the end
        <trail Parent="text"/>
</StoryText>
What is the meaning of "trail Parent"?
#86
Linux / Latest SVN for Ubunru?
Last post by mw0dcm - November 03, 2025, 11:57:41 PM
Hi There,
I've been using Scribus now for around 14 years, and I'm still enjoying using it, especially now as I'm about to create a mini magazine for the Sight Impaired Charity I am volunteering for.
What I would like to know is where can I download the latest svn or beta version of Scribus for Ubuntu 24.04LTS? I've searched the PPA, that hasn't been updated for a few years, Flatpak only has 1.6.4 which I have currently got installed and SNAP only has 1.6.1.

I would love to use the latest versions of Scribus and test it, especially as I beta test a few other applications on both Linux and Android.
If a flatpak version can be pushed out, or a SNAP that would be great, but I don't mind building it from source if I have to.

I am also registered severley sight impaired/blind, but this doesn't stop me using Scribus or any other software/application.

Cheers in advance for any information or help on this....

Dave
#87
General Discussion / Re: Latest scribus svn in wind...
Last post by a.l.e - November 03, 2025, 05:49:46 PM
#88
General Discussion / Re: Latest scribus svn in wind...
Last post by marce colina - November 03, 2025, 01:25:48 PM
Quote from: a.l.e on November 02, 2025, 02:38:40 PMDo you manage to run other GUI programs from the WSL?

Have you tried the Scribus Appimage?

I installed and run Inkscape 1.4.2 in WSL and works great. But Scribus svn is not in the repositories and i dont know how make the flatpack run in WSL from a local copy.
#89
Free discussion / Re: Serif, maker of Affinity
Last post by OSDP - November 02, 2025, 03:38:16 PM
The newest version of Affinity (by Canva) is free. All the app in one. In the website (affinity.serif moved to affinity.studio) they said :

"All the design and photo editing tools you need in one app, for free. Download Affinity now on macOS or Windows."

"Not a penny"

"Yes, Affinity is truly free. Use all the tools from Pixel, Vector, and Layout Studios, plus all the customization and export features. As much as you want, with no restrictions or payments. With a Canva Premium subscription, you can also activate Canva's AI tools directly in Affinity."

They give info for V2 here : https://affinity.serif.com/v2/


I go to test it one year, then, after windows 10 end of free security support, (in 2026) i move under linux (probably debian with spiral linux) and use only Scribus, Krita, Gimp and Inkscape.

Since 2021, i use alternatively Affnity "Suite" and Scribus with all opensource tools for artist. For learning both (very slowly).

I feel increasingly ready to take the step of doing without proprietary tools.
#90
General Discussion / Re: Creating an open education...
Last post by a.l.e - November 02, 2025, 03:28:05 PM
Hi!

Step by step, I'm working on the translation to English and update to the current Scribus of Cédric Gémy's "Initiation à Scribus".

https://github.com/aoloe/scribus-book-starting-with

Here you can download a draft Epub:

https://github.com/aoloe/scribus-book-starting-with/releases/tag/0.0.1

I wonder if you effort could be integrated with it.

I like "Initiation à Scribus" because of its short chapters and I think that once it's again fit for being published it might be not too much effort to keep it up to date and update with the Scribus development.

The book currently has an "Hands on" chapter, but I also like your idea of holding the user's hand during the reading the book and having a tasks that evolves steps by steps until, at the end of the book, there is a document that is ready to be printed.