http://cphconnect.org/forum/ Concordia Publishing House Forum: Recent Posts en-US Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:22:36 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-2 q http://cphconnect.org/forum/search.php http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/importing-cwlp-pictures#post-1989 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:29:59 +0000 rev donald beaumont 1989@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Is there a way to import the jepgs from CWLP into Service Builder or do I continue to add it after exporting the service into the word processing program? Doesn't really seem like it would save time but thought I would try something different. I can't find a way in Builder. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/mission-opening-versicles-in-matins#post-1988 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:57:39 +0000 Rick Rostek 1988@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I have a custom resource I created based on Matins. Mostly, I've simply added more hymns, the introit, and additional readings. However, when I create a service based on this liturgy, the Opening Versicles are missing. Yet, when I go to "My Liturgies" to check this resource, the Opening Versicles are there. Not sure why they would be missing when I create a service. Anyone have any thoughts? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/verse-for-lent-permission#post-1987 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:49:59 +0000 GraceChurch 1987@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Once again I am trying to use the Verse for Lent and I am being told that I do not have permission to use it. Had this problem last year - just printed it and removed the "Permission Not Obtained" notice and replaced it with the license number.</p> <p>My licensing is up to date. I have checked for updates and there are none to be had.</p> <p>My Builder version number is 2.3.1.26192. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/removing-dead-line-option-in-bulletin-output#post-1986 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:46:37 +0000 sukstorf 1986@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Deadlines--BAAAADDD, Styles--GOOOODD</p> <p>I see its been a year ago since the last post on this so I thought I would reintroduce the topic. I've also noticed that sometimes "hard returns" (enter) are being used where "soft returns" (shft-enter)should be placed in places like psalms, prayers, creeds. etc., which spreads them out over the page as well. By fixing the dead lines and hard/soft returns much time and heartache could be saved by the end-users. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/running-lsb-on-ubuntu-using-wine#post-1980 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:27:27 +0000 pastordale 1980@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Just tried using it with Wine on Mac OS X before reading this page. Failed, of course. How frustrating.</p> <p>Any ballpark projections on the web-based version of Builder you've hinted at? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/bulletin-formatting-community#post-1979 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:05:58 +0000 pastordbeck 1979@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I recently redesigned my WordPress blog site, and was really impressed with the different "layouts" and appearances that one could choose between (submitted by the community of WordPress...ers). At the same time, I was redesigning our church bulletins, and I shared it with a few friends, who promptly asked, "wow, did you do that in Service Builder!?" I had to respond that, no, unfortunately, I designed it in Publisher (as a template) and just plug in the propers each week. (can be viewed here. <a href="http://pastordbeck.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/new-bulletin/" rel="nofollow">http://pastordbeck.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/new-bulletin/</a>)</p> <p>I'd like to suggest some sort of venue for the sharing of these files. Whether they are shared as Templates for Microsoft Office platforms, or somehow integrated into the Service Builder itself (strong preference for the latter!) I think it would be a great way to collaborate in worship planning, and in designing and producing worship materials for each Sunday. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/matins-responsory-disappears-in-advent#post-1978 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:54:04 +0000 GraceChurch 1978@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Attempting to put together a service using Matins. Following the Scripture Readings, the heading appears for "Responsory" but there is nothing there.</p> <p>The workaround is to hit "Insert" then browse through Matins and re-insert the Common Responsory. However, when I do that, I get the little yellow warning triangle that says "This element is usually omitted during the season of Advent."</p> <p>I have not been able to find ANY resource that says that the Responsory is to be omitted during Advent (including several individuals who worked on the "Lutheran Service Book"). I think this is just an error in coding - especially since the <strong>Common</strong> Responsory is omitted in Vespers during Advent. There is an Advent-specific Responsory for Vespers (but not Matins - there is an Easter-specific Responsory in Matins that does not appear in Vespers).</p> <p>I'm running 2.3.1.26192. (Checked for updates before posting this - there weren't any.) </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/seasonal-antiphons-and-pointing-for-proper-prefaces#post-1977 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:02:23 +0000 PrOsbun 1977@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Ryan,</p> <p>Thanks for your response.</p> <p>I cannot find those collects. I have tried several different search words to locate them and it always comes up empty. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/seasonal-antiphons-and-pointing-for-proper-prefaces#post-1975 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:54:00 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1975@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>PrOsbun,<br /> Thanks for your question. I have bumped the suggestion in the ticket repository. We are working on an update for the program that will be coming soon and should be adding Antiphons and Gloria Patri's to our Psalms. As far as the pointing for the Prefaces goes, we will have to see if we have enough arms to do this lifting.<br /> From what I can tell, the prayers you are seeking are already in Builder's database. If you search for Responsive Prayer and Ektene PRayer, they should be in the results list. Collect numbers 166 and 167 respectively. Let me know if you cannot find them.<br /> Thanks for your questions.<br /> Blessings!</p> <p>Ryan Kleimola<br /> Software Tester<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/migrating-personalized-settings#post-1974 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:57:29 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1974@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Cantorman,<br /> There is the export/import option in Builder under the File menu. Templates and entire services can be saved in this way and opened on other machines. Hopefully this works for what you have in mind.<br /> Blessings!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> Software Tester<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/922-go-my-children-wedding-verse#post-1973 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:49:28 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1973@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>This hymn, like other hymns that have more verses than are in the staves is only sliced to include the verses which appear in the print edition of the hymnal in the staves. Perhaps future editions will provide more options for including extra verses in with the originals.<br /> Thanks for your question and sorry it is not much of a solution.<br /> Blessings!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> Software Tester<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/seasonal-antiphons-and-pointing-for-proper-prefaces#post-1961 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:59:31 +0000 PrOsbun 1961@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I saw a discussion from a few years ago where it was being "considered" to add the pointing for the Proper Prefaces to the available material in Lutheran Service Builder. Is this still being "considered"? It would be very very very helpful if you would add this material.</p> <p>Also, will you be adding the daily office seasonal antiphons to the available material? Again, this would be very very very helpful.</p> <p>And as a side question, will you be adding the two forms of the Prayer of the Church (Responsive, p. 442-443; Ektene, p. 444-445) to the available material? Again, this would be helpful. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/melody-disply-format-fonts#post-1960 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:25:58 +0000 michaelschutz 1960@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I have a request/idea for the "melody" display format for exporting into Powerpoint. I'm very familiar with notation software, so I understand the limitations when working with notation, but I'm wondering if it would be possible either to allow a customizing of the font for the Melody display, or to change the default font to one that's more suited to screens. Even a bolded version of the current default (I think it's just Times New Roman, right?) would be much easier to see on a screen.</p> <p>For a few hymns, the default line/page breaks don't work well (is there a place to either request changes to that?), so I've created custom versions for our congregation. To keep consistency I use the same font, but made it bold, and it's much easier to read. (As an aside, is there also a place to report "bugs" such as missing slurs on the notation?)</p> <p>Ideally, a font with a larger x-height, or other features that make it seem "bigger" at the same point size, would be better, such as Tahoma or something like that. If this is a feature request for a future version, please file it as such. I know it's probably impossible to simply allow the user to choose whatever font (though that would be amazing!), but considering a different default would be a worthy idea, IMO. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/exporting#post-1959 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:25:18 +0000 Rick Rostek 1959@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>crosslutheran:</p> <p>Perhaps you've figured it out already, but if not...</p> <p>On the Builder page where you set up the service (add hymns, insert elements, etc.), you should see an icon at the top of the window in the shape of a video projector. Click on this, and your Power Point presentation should appear. You can then save the .ppt file and use it with Power Point. Hope this helps.</p> <p>Rick </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/exporting#post-1958 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:24:44 +0000 crosslutheran 1958@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I just updated to the 2.0 version and CANNOT figure out how to export the service to a powerpoint presentation. Somebody please help. I was using 1.0 and it was quite easy to do. Thanks for helping! </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/922-go-my-children-wedding-verse#post-1957 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:22:13 +0000 jmaschke 1957@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>In preparation for a wedding, I wanted to use the wedding stanza of 922 Go My Children, with My Blessing. However, when this comes up in Builder, it does not insert the wedding stanza in the middle of the song but instead puts it at the end as text only, while leaving stanza 4 with the music. The only workaround I've come up with is printing up only stanza 1 with music, and then switching to text only and manually inserting stanzas 5 and 4. I would like to be able to export them all with music, though, since there are only three stanzas. Can you help me with this?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/migrating-personalized-settings#post-1956 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:02:34 +0000 cantorman 1956@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>We're switching who does the services in Builder at our church. I have templates on my computer specifically laid out for our services that I want to be able to transfer to the new computer. Is there any way to do this? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lsbhymnlicensenet-has-expanded#post-1950 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +0000 Bob Lail 1950@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>We're pleased to announce that two LSB hymns have been added to your hymn license:</p> <p>- LSB 643 - Sent Forth by God's Blessing (text)<br /> - LSB 845 - Where Charity and Love Prevail (text)</p> <p><a href="http://cphconnect.org/builder/docs/Updating_Lutheran_Service_Builder">Check for Updates</a> to take advantage of these hymns today! </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lsb-20-adding-scripture-references-to-introit-amp-gradual#post-1949 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:04:11 +0000 Alan Sommer 1949@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>So has this issue been fixed? I seem to have the same problem, and I searched the forum looking for answers. It has been a long time since this was supposed to be addressed. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/moving-a-service-to-another-day#post-1945 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:41:34 +0000 Rick Rostek 1945@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>While looking for something else, I found a potential solution to the original post. I realize that Lent is long gone, but perhaps this will be useful for the future. Let me start off by saying that the workaround is a little clunky, but it will work.</p> <p>1. Create a service using the "Empty Service Outline" option</p> <p>2. The next screen should be the "Insert Element" screen. You may need to click on the "Insert" button to bring up the "Insert Element" box.</p> <p>3. Click the "Browse" tab</p> <p>4. Under "Choose a Liturgy", select "My Worship Resources" &gt; "Services" &gt; "Year" &gt; "Month". Within month, you will find the individual services you've created. Click on the desired service.</p> <p>5. This is where it gets a bit clunky. All of the elements of the selected service are now available to be inserted into the blank service, but you have to drag and drop the elements of the selected service into the blank service. Note that you'll have to do this element-by-element, though dragging major headings will bring all of the elements within that group, cutting down a bit on the amount of dragging and dropping.</p> <p>6. What you now have is a new service based on a previous service. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/pointing-for-custom-elements#post-1940 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:53:15 +0000 GraceChurch 1940@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I am working on a worship series that I hope to share in LSBX format (among others). Some of the Introits/Graduals are from propers appointed in previous hymnals but not currently available in Builder. (current version - 2.3.1.26192)</p> <p>I have seen in other posts that the "Create Custom Elements" tool in Builder is the same tool used to create the standard elements. As I'm typing in the custom elements, it would be nice to be able to point them like the other Introits/Graduals. The online documentation for Builder 2 does not include the "Creating and Managing Custom Worship Resources" for me to reference.</p> <p>Is there a way for me to include chant pointing in my custom elements? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/creative-worship-importing#post-1920 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:58:17 +0000 Danella 1920@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I am working on important Creative Worship into Lutheran Service Builder. I can figure out how to do that but I also need to use some elements (reading responses, Gospel responses, etc.) from Divine Service 1. Is there an easy way to do that? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/let-us-pray-for-builder-files#post-1919 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:17:18 +0000 rev donald beaumont 1919@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Am I missing something or is the let us pray for service builder late this week? I would normaly insert them on Monday when I build the folder for the upcoming Sunday, but this week is not there. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/method-for-syncing-on-2-computers#post-1913 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:20:28 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1913@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion and knowledge about the use of Window Mesh. We have had people link databases within a local network, this is the first I have heard of it being done between multiple sites. Kudos.<br /> I will add the suggestion to the repository for future consideration.<br /> Blessings in your ministry!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/gloria-patri#post-1912 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:14:19 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1912@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Hey Rev. Podeszwa,<br /> I've added your suggestion for future updates. In the meantime, you can create a custom element for the Gloria Patri, which you can then quickly insert after the Psalm. There is currently in the standard elements, a Gloria Patri for the Divine Service Setting Three. Perhaps this would suffice for you as well. If you need help creating a custom element, let us know!<br /> Blessings in your ministry,<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lenten-antiphons-for-matins#post-1911 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:09:33 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1911@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Thanks for the follow-up. I think we are definitely seeing different things in Builder (or at least not looking at the same screen). Shoot me an email at <a href="mailto:ryan.kleimola@cph.org">ryan.kleimola@cph.org</a> so we can get to the bottom of this and post a clean solution/explanation.<br /> Thanks!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lessons-in-lectionary-format#post-1910 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:51:20 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1910@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Stephen,<br /> This is a great suggestion. I assume you are talking about the layouts meaning the line breaks and indentations as they are presented in the Lectionary volumes. I will put a suggestion in the repository for consideration in future releases and updates.<br /> Thanks for your question!<br /> Blessings,<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lessons-in-lectionary-format#post-1909 Mon, 09 May 2011 10:42:51 +0000 sjohnson 1909@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Is there an electronic version of the Lectionary texts (the lessons) as they are laid out in the Lectionary volumes (either as part of builder or separately)? </p> <p>I appreciate how the lectionary lays out the texts - I think it improves the reading of the texts ... IF you have the opportunity to prepare before hand. I would like to email the texts as they are laid out in the lectionary to our lectors prior to the service in which they read. Unfortunately, lending out the lectionary would not be practical (especially seeing that we would have to lend it out to three different people each weekend).</p> <p>I realize that I *could* scan the lectionary and produce my own PDFs, but I would rather save myself the work (and avoid "potential legal issues").</p> <p>Kantor Stephen P. Johnson<br /> Blessed Savior Lutheran Church - New Berlin, WI </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lsb-to-msword-bug#post-1908 Thu, 05 May 2011 14:54:07 +0000 Jeff Wade 1908@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Redford,</p> <p>Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. After testing the software using both Word 2003 and Word 2007, I believe we were able to duplicate your observations regarding the “phantom data” that was being printed. To duplicate this, we saved our Bulletin as “Letter, Full” under the layout in both versions of Word. We then changed the page layout in Word to make a bulletin, making sure it looked good. However, when we printed it there were Hymn numbers, Scripture references, and LSB page numbers exactly like you described. We also saved the Bulletin as “Letter, Folded” in Lutheran Service Builder in both versions of Word. We reviewed the documents on screen, seeing no errors, and printed them. Both documents printed off as expected with no errors.</p> <p>After testing other options, and changing the settings in Word, it is our observation that the “Right Justified – Sub-Categories” are what are creating the issue. If this is what you are experiencing, this can be verified in several ways:</p> <p>1. All of the issues occur in the right column of the printed document.<br /> 2. They should all be directly across a “bold faced” heading (e.g. Kyrie)<br /> 3. The issues should all be “italicized” (e.g. LSB 186)<br /> 4. The right edge (or last letter/number) of the intrusion should vertically be the same.</p> <p>The good news is that there are several ways to resolve this issue.</p> <p>The simplest would be to edit the way the Bulletin is printed following these steps:</p> <p>1. Entering the “Edit Bulletin” screen.<br /> 2. Clicking the furthest right icon in the tool bar that says “Layout”.<br /> 3. In the option of “Paper Size”, select “Letter/Folded”.<br /> 4. This will automatically readjust the location of the sub-heading.</p> <p>Another option would be to follow these steps:</p> <p>1. Entering the “Edit Bulletin” screen.<br /> 2. Right-Clicking anywhere where there is a sub-category (e.g. hymns, kyrie, readings).<br /> 3. Click “Edit Subcaption”, and delete the Subcaption.</p> <p>The final option is following these steps:</p> <p>1. Entering the “Edit Bulletin” Screen.<br /> 2. Click on “Format”.<br /> 3. Readings<br /> a. Caption Select: Holy Gospel: John 8:31-36<br /> b. Default Subcaption: Delete the information in the fill-box<br /> 4. Liturgy<br /> a. Caption Select: Agnus Dei: Agnus Dei<br /> b. Default Subcaption: Delete the information in the fill-box<br /> 5. Hymns<br /> a. Caption Select: Opening Hymn: 655 Lord,…<br /> b. Default Subcaption: Delete the information in the fill-box<br /> 6. Propers<br /> a. Caption Select: Collect of the Day: Collect<br /> b. Default Subcaption: Delete the information in the fill-box<br /> 7. Click “Ok”, and your changes should be saved, eliminating the problem.</p> <p>These should solve the issues that you brought to our attention. If you have any other issues, feel free to comment back. </p> <p>Thanks again for bringing this to our attention.</p> <p>Blessings on your service,<br /> Jeff </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lectionary-antiphons-in-matins#post-1907 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:03:07 +0000 GraceChurch 1907@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I checked for an update, both in Builder (under the Help menu) and running the stand-alone CPH Updater. Neither method showed that there were any updates available. The search results are the same as they were 5 months ago. </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lenten-antiphons-for-matins#post-1906 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:53:06 +0000 GraceChurch 1906@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Thank you for looking into this. I typed "Lent Antiphon" into the search, and selected "show everything" and it returned no results.</p> <p>It is now Easter and I cannot find the antiphon for Easter, either. I have checked for updates (still running 2.3.1.26192) but have found none.</p> <p>Are you, perhaps, running on a data push that didn't make it out over the server? </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lsb-to-msword-bug#post-1905 Mon, 02 May 2011 09:37:35 +0000 Bob Lail 1905@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>Rick, you're absolutely right about the Word bookfold issue. Unfortunately, that's a glitch in Word!</p> <p>But the bits of text are very strange and puzzling. Redford, would you mind sending me a screenshot of what you're experiencing? You can email me (if you click next to my name where it says "LSB Developer" you should be able to see my email address).</p> <p>We'll test more here and see if we can reproduce the problem.</p> <p>Blessings,<br /> Bob </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/lenten-antiphons-for-matins#post-1903 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:22:57 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1903@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>I was able to find the antiphon for lent by searching for "Lent Antiphon" (sans quotes).</p> <p>It is true that the program should automatically include these in the Matins service when appropriate. I will make sure this is ticketed for future releases.<br /> Thanks!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/concordia-organist-and-easter-vigil#post-1902 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:53:12 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1902@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>John,<br /> Our sincerest apologies for not responding to your inquiry sooner. Organist does not at this time have the Easter Vigil as part of the recordings. You could in theory find melodies from the other liturgies and create a disc for the service by splicing together these different parts. Yet, that is defeating the purpose of stream lining that Builder provides. I will make a suggestion in our ticket repository to include the Easter Vigil for Organist in future releases.<br /> Blessings!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p> http://cphconnect.org/forum/topic/moving-a-service-to-another-day#post-1901 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:41:41 +0000 Ryan Kleimola 1901@http://cphconnect.org/forum/ <p>Thanks for this post. Currently this is not a feature. I will make a note of it as a suggestion in our ticket repository.<br /> Blessings!<br /> Ryan Kleimola<br /> CPH Emerging Products </p>