[sword-devel] updated WEB and HNV bible modules?

[Ryan V]

The only scripts I currently have are for turning the gbf into a verse
per line file that can be imported using vpl2mod. My attempts at
figuring out how to mark up texts using osis have failed miserably. 
:/

Since many of the modules are still gbf, I see no reason why at least
1 more official gbf version of the WEB and HNV couldn't be made while
we wait on someone with the time and knowledge necessary to create a
gbf2osis tool for converting all gbf modules to compliant osis. Many
of us who use the WEB and HNV are becoming frustrated with the lack of
up-to-date versions of these modules. (The whole reason I made my
initial attempt at getting these modules updated last year was because
of this very reason)

If I can get some clear documentation on how to mark up bible texts
using OSIS, and some good examples as a reference, I *might* be able
to come up with a perl script that could be used to convert gbf bibles
to compliant osis. If this happens I will gladly send the script to
you.

Ryan


On 9/9/05, Chris Little <chrislit at crosswire.org> wrote:
> Hi Ryan,
> 
> I think most of us are pretty busy right now. For my part, I've been
> very busy with school, and just started a new semester, so I haven't had
> much time to work on modules.
> 
> There are two issues that need to be handled with regard to putting out
> updated WEB/HNV modules. The first is that the modules need to be in
> (compliant) OSIS format. The second is that the OSIS document needs to
> be converted by a script from the GBF originals in a way that can be
> repeated as new versions of the text are released.
> 
> Failing to meet the first requirement doesn't move the project in the
> direction we're moving (and doesn't help to move modules towards the
> standard we're concentrating our support on). And failure to meet the
> second requirement means we can't easily update the text in the future,
> which is something we would like to be able to do.
> 
> If you have a script to do the GBF to OSIS conversion that we need,
> please share it and we can get an updated copy posted quickly. Failing
> that, I'll try to get started on a new script this weekend if I can find
> some time, as I can't find the old version I was working on.
> 
> --Chris
> 
> 
> Ryan V wrote:
> > Well, its been a week since i first emailed this and I still haven't
> > gotten a response. So I'll ask again.
> >
> > Last year, around June I think, I offered to provide updated WEB and
> > HNV modules. During my conversations I was told that an update would
> > be made available within a few months. Its been over a year now and I
> > have yet to see any updates to these modules. Are there any plans to
> > update the modules that are distributed on the Sword Project's
> > website?
> >
> > Also, it would seem that there's a need for someone to work on
> > updating the texts as needed. What can I do to help out in this area?
> >
> > I'm seriously considering setting up my own website to put updated
> > modules on. If there's updates planned in the near future then I will
> > postpone this. But if no updates are going to be released then I'll
> > make my own website to put updated modules on since I know many people
> > that want updates to these modules.
> >
> > Ryan
> >
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