v2.4.1

saga-soft/novelWriterv2.4.1May 6, 2024by vkbo

AI Summary

This patch release fixes crashes in the Manuscript Build tool and adds a save step to ensure editor content is included in builds.

Key Highlights

Fixed crash when deleting build settings while dialog is open
Added automatic save step before manuscript builds
Changed header/footer font to UI font

Full Release Notes

### Release Notes

This is a patch release that fixes a number of minor issues with the Manuscript Build tool. The only critical fix is related to a potential crash when deleting a build entry when its settings dialog is still open.

### Detailed Changelog

**Bugfixes**

* Fixed an issue that could crash novelWriter if a build settings entry was deleted from the Manuscript tool while its settings window was open. PR #1845.

**Improvements**

* Changed the font used for the document editor and viewer header and footer from the one used for the document text to the one used for the user interface. Issue #1842. PR #1843.
* Added a save document step in the editor before running a manuscript build or a preview job. This ensures that the text in the editor is included in the manuscript. Issue #1835. PR #1846.
* Restore preview panel scroll bar position after updating the preview on the Manuscript tool. Issue #1837. PR #1846.
* Close all non-modal dialogs when a project is closed. PR #1848.

**Code Improvements**

* Fixed an issue with the Build Settings dialog that blocks the garbage collector from deleting the dialog after it's been closed. PR #1843.
* Remove some deprecated translation entries from the translation files. PR #1850.