Version 8.0 > Import previous ssp program
6/17/2013 3:29:57 PM
I have been using the June, 2010 build, because it is the only one that will support the use of Hebrew. I was able to import Hebrew text into the Beta version, and it seems to work (with a strange-looking font). I want to try and import one of my Slide Shows that I've already created. I cannot open the file, nor am I able to import it. When I try and import a program package, SSP 8 does not recognize the program. Is there a way to do this?
6/18/2013 8:37:25 AM
Rich,
Thanks for your interest in SSP 8.
The Slideshow packages from previous versions should work and I have restored many packages from previous versions. I cannot say for sure if any are from the June 2010 Edition but the format has not changed so it should not matter.
One thing to look at - I assume that you are trying to import/restore these Slideshow packages (.ssbpak files) either through the Slideshow database tab option or from inside the SlideShow Builder, correct? These will not be recognized from the program panel Package restore and vice versa for .ssppak files.
If you are trying to restore from one of these places and it does not work let us know exactly what you are seeing so we can investigate.
Thanks.
Thanks for your interest in SSP 8.
The Slideshow packages from previous versions should work and I have restored many packages from previous versions. I cannot say for sure if any are from the June 2010 Edition but the format has not changed so it should not matter.
One thing to look at - I assume that you are trying to import/restore these Slideshow packages (.ssbpak files) either through the Slideshow database tab option or from inside the SlideShow Builder, correct? These will not be recognized from the program panel Package restore and vice versa for .ssppak files.
If you are trying to restore from one of these places and it does not work let us know exactly what you are seeing so we can investigate.
Thanks.
6/18/2013 11:57:21 AM
Hi, Rich.
I've been using the June 2010 build up until now for exactly the same reason. One tip for you: opening the slide show files from within the slide show builder is HIGHLY recommended. In most cases, the slides look the same as in the 2010 build of SSP7. But you should expect to see some occasional formatting differences - so it's a really good idea to have a look at each slide in a slide show before you use it in a program. Sometimes, you'll need to change your font sizes. Make sure you keep you old (non-Unicode) Hebrew fonts on your computer so that your older slides will display properly.
To address the strange-looking font issue for new slides, there are a number of decent fully-pointed Hebrew Unicode fonts available. I would recommend checking the Open Siddur project (http://opensiddur.org/2010/07/unicode-compliant-and-open-source-licensed-hebrew-fonts/), the Society of Biblical Literature (http://www.sbl-site.org/educational/biblicalfonts.aspx) and Tyndale House (http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=unicode) for starters.
-Stuart
I've been using the June 2010 build up until now for exactly the same reason. One tip for you: opening the slide show files from within the slide show builder is HIGHLY recommended. In most cases, the slides look the same as in the 2010 build of SSP7. But you should expect to see some occasional formatting differences - so it's a really good idea to have a look at each slide in a slide show before you use it in a program. Sometimes, you'll need to change your font sizes. Make sure you keep you old (non-Unicode) Hebrew fonts on your computer so that your older slides will display properly.
To address the strange-looking font issue for new slides, there are a number of decent fully-pointed Hebrew Unicode fonts available. I would recommend checking the Open Siddur project (http://opensiddur.org/2010/07/unicode-compliant-and-open-source-licensed-hebrew-fonts/), the Society of Biblical Literature (http://www.sbl-site.org/educational/biblicalfonts.aspx) and Tyndale House (http://www.tyndale.cam.ac.uk/index.php?page=unicode) for starters.
-Stuart
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