Just in case you’re wondering whether it is worth updating to the latest version of PTXprint, here’s a list of all the improvements since version 1.5 which was many weeks ago:
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Diglot code has been re-written to be more robust, reliable and adaptable to structural differences between texts
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Enabled Diglot texts to switch sides (left/right inner/outer - especially useful for RTL)
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Button to automate optimizing of the column widths for primary and secondary columns of diglots
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Localization of UI is now available through Crowdin via https://crowdin.com/project/ptxprint
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Added ability to overlay image credits on pictures (specifically to comply with David C Cook image use requirements) - see image at the end of this message for an overview.
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Pictures in peripheral books (INT, BAK, GLO etc.) can now be manipulated via the PicList like all other pictures
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PTXprint now ships with its own version of XeTeX so that it can even run without Paratext installed
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Can now select and use any folder for projects if “My Paratext 8/9 Projects” folder isn’t found
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Font feature editor added to Font Selection dialog (enabling specific features to enabled/disabled)
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Added “Quick Run” option with a Warning/Status message in red on the bottom status bar after a run
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Page numbering now allows negative numbers - which enables roman numerals for introductory pages
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Allow horizontal spacing between footnotes (and cross-references) to be specified with min+max values
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Spacing before/after footnotes (and/or cross-references) can now be specified in Styles editor
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Colophon can now be forced to a new page if needed, and can include special characters
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Magic codes: \zcopyright, \zlicense and \zimagecopyrights can now also be used in FRT or INT books
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Generated \zimagecopyrights statements can now be localized by adding a language code: \zimagecopyrightsfr
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There is a dialog to help you locate, download and install texts from DBL bundles (which are particularly useful for diglot publications)
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Paratext modules now work more smoothly
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Many of the tooltips have been updated to reflect new ways of working (especially with the Styles editor)
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Several tabs have shortcut links to appropriate Styles in the editor, and Styles can now be searched for
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All program exceptions (crashes) are reported and copied to the clipboard for easier reporting by e-mail
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Margin settings have been greatly simplified and include graphics to show what exactly is being set
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Magic buttons to optimize line spacing or top/bottom margins to optimize layout and minimize wasted space
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Tooltips updated with more accurate context-specific help information
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Several tabs have been re-organized to make it less cluttered and more obvious to use
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Dozens of other minor bug fixes since 1.5
You will also notice that there is a short 2-minute promo video which is a good introduction for anyone who needs help being convinced that PTXprint is worth trying.
