sillsdev / sillsdev/ptx2pdf

Allow to print text as defined by one of the "Priorities" as set in Paratext

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

Given that it is possible to define priorities within Paratext, it would be good if PTXprint supported the printing of a "Priority" (essentially a set of book+chapter numbers)
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There would be a need to be able to select from a list of pre-defined priorities:
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There is an XML file behind these translation priorities definitions. See attached sample.
TranslationPriorities.zip

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Research direction

Begin by inspecting TranslationPriorities.zip to understand the XML definitions and how priorities map to books and chapters. Trace PTXprint’s existing print-selection flow, then define completion as allowing a predefined priority to be selected and printing exactly its specified text; no source file or test is named in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
latex, python
Domain
content, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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