From 28a5e26173edb73ef823ef7de795e98841a0b447 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Howard Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 12:37:25 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Emergency Update - v1.1.8 version bump --- README.md | 87 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ version.txt | 1 + 2 files changed, 88 insertions(+) create mode 100755 README.md create mode 100755 version.txt diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100755 index 0000000..b77424c --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +

+ Pastors Sermon Pro +

+ +# Pastors Sermon Pro 📖✨ +**Version 1.1.7** + +## ✨ What's New in V1.1.7 +- **Dynamic Theming Engine**: Complete support for Light and Dark modes across all components (Bible Reader, Sermon Builder, Search, etc.). +- **Integrated Model Downloader**: Background downloading of AI models from HuggingFace with status bar progress tracking. +- **Enhanced Bug Reporting**: Added screenshot capture and automated debug.log attachment for faster troubleshooting. +- **Hardware-Aware AI**: Smart recommendations for AI models based on your system's RAM and GPU specs. + +## ✨ What's New in V1.0.7 +- **Audio Optimization:** Reduced default video volume to 40% to prevent distortion and speaker crackling on some systems. +- **Improved Multimedia:** Finalized FFmpeg dependency bundling for stable video playback. +- **Enhanced Settings:** Added version tracking and manual update controls. + +## ✨ What's New in V1.0.3 +- **Smart Updates:** The app now correctly compares version numbers to only notify you of truly newer updates. +- **Intro Video ESC:** You can now press ESC to exit full screen mode during the introductory video. +- **Improved Startup:** Essential library and resource folders are now automatically created on first launch. +- **Expanded Library:** Includes "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan as a default library resource. + +[![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Development-orange.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro) +[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows%20%7C%20Linux-blue.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro) +[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Proprietary-red.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro) + +**Pastors Sermon Pro** is a comprehensive desktop suite built specifically for sermon preparation and deep theological research. Designed to be a pastor's primary workspace, it centralizes Scripture, reference materials, and manuscript writing into one powerful, distraction-free environment. + +--- + +## 📚 Core Features + +### 📖 Extensive Bible Library +- **Multiple Translations:** Instant access to over 25 Bible versions with full formal names (ESV, NASB, NKJV, NIV, etc.). +- **Side-by-Side Comparison:** Compare different translations in a parallel view for deeper linguistic insight. +- **Instant Search:** Lightning-fast search across the entire canon of Scripture. + +### ✍️ Professional Sermon Builder +- **Manuscript Editor:** A rich-text editor tailored for sermon writing, allowing you to focus on the message. +- **Workflow Persistence:** Pick up exactly where you left off. The app remembers every open tab, document, and Bible passage from your last session. +- **Flexible Export:** Export your finished manuscripts directly to `.odt` or PDF. + +### 🏛️ Integrated Reference Tools +- **Theological Lexicons:** Built-in access to Easton's Bible Dictionary and Thompson Chain Topics. +- **Personal Library Manager:** Add your own PDF and ePub study materials to your local library and read them alongside your notes. + +### 🤖 AI Assistant (Optional Tool) +Pastors Sermon Pro includes an **optional** AI assistant designed to help with brainstorming, outlining, and cross-referencing. It is an *added tool* to assist your study, not replace it. +- **Privacy First:** Choose **Local Mode** to run AI models directly on your hardware with no data ever leaving your machine. +- **Hybrid Choice:** Use **Online Mode** via API for high-speed assistance without needing to download large local models. + +--- + +## 🚀 Installation + +### 🪟 Windows +1. **[Download the Latest Release](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro/releases)** +2. Run the `PastorsSermonPro_Setup.exe` installer. +3. **Optional AI:** During setup, you can choose to download the offline AI model. This is purely optional; the core Bible study features do not require it. + +--- + +## 🛠 Development + +Built with **C++ 17** and **Qt 6**. + +### Prerequisites +- CMake 3.16+ +- Qt 6 (Core, Gui, Widgets, Xml, PrintSupport, Network) +- A working C++ compiler + +### Build Instructions +```bash +cmake -B build -S . +cmake --build build -j$(nproc) +``` + +--- + +## 📬 Updates +The application checks this repository for updates to ensure you have the latest theological tools and software refinements. + +--- + +*Developed by Michael Howard | Sponsored by [614ministries.org](https://614ministries.org)* diff --git a/version.txt b/version.txt new file mode 100755 index 0000000..18efdb9 --- /dev/null +++ b/version.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +1.1.8