Describe the bug
Foliate allows to select bits of text and translate it (with the help of Google Translate). When a target language different as the preselected one is chosen, there is an issue with Foliate's behavior.
The translation to the new language is taking place
But the translation pop-up cannot be closed anymore
As a consequence Foliate cannot be used anymore properly unless the application is being forced to close and reopened.
There is actually a workaround: If - instead of Foliate - another app is opened in the foreground for about 20 sec, the translation pop-up vanishes and Foliate is again operational.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
Go to any epub book
Click on a random text string an click the right mouse button
select 'translate' (now the translation for the preselected language - in my case German - is shown) but select another language - I select French)
Now the app is blocked.
Expected behavior
The translation feature is aimed to support the user at specific moments. Once the translation is done and the user clicks to text next to the translation windows, the pop-up should vanish in order to continue reading.
Screenshots
Version:
Foliate version: 3.1.1
OS/Distribution and version: Debian 12
Desktop environment: GNOME 43.9
Installation method: Flatpak
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johnfactotum
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2 months ago
Describe the bug Foliate allows to select bits of text and translate it (with the help of Google Translate). When a target language different as the preselected one is chosen, there is an issue with Foliate's behavior.
To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:
Expected behavior The translation feature is aimed to support the user at specific moments. Once the translation is done and the user clicks to text next to the translation windows, the pop-up should vanish in order to continue reading.
Screenshots
Version:
Additional context Add any other context about the problem here.