Semi-free Bible Plugin for OBS Studio
- Author Firstfruits Studio
- Creation date
Hi, everyone!
This is a small, mostly bugfix update, with one main feature: a Dock Font Scale option.
Dock Font Scale
The Dock Font Scale setting adjusts the size of the fonts on the dock. As the description states, this option is purely cosmetic and does not affect what is displayed on the browser.
This feature was added because we received word that the size of the fonts on the dock could be too small for some users to read, requiring them to squint. This feature should hopefully help resolve this issue. Special thanks to user Philippe Demartin for his feedback on this matter!
(Note: The previously named Font Scale option is now called Browser Font Scale. Its behavior remains unchanged.)
Dock Font Scale: 1.0
Dock Font Scale: 1.5
In the picture just above, you may also have noticed that the Bible reference in the toolbar was changed to show an ellipsis if it gets too long. This was implemented because very long references previously took up a lot of vertical space.
However, you can still know the reference you are in by just hovering over it, like this:
As usual, if you have any suggestions, feel free to share them!
Other Minor Fixes / Enhancements
And that sums it up! Have a great week and God bless!
- We fixed a bug with Google Fonts handling. Previously, some Google Fonts in the Theme Editor would fail to load if their names were more than two words long or if their case was different than expected. All Google Fonts should hopefully work now. If not, leave us a bug report! ;)
- On a similar note, the Google Fonts list was updated.
- In the Generator program of the Coffee Version, the setting Overwrite Output Folder is now enabled by default. After some thought, users likely won't have a folder named obs-bible-plugin unless it was already generated by the Generator program. This meant that this option was an unnecessary hassle most of the time, especially when upgrading from one version to another.
~ Jon from Firstfruits Studio
Primary (and only) Developer
Sneak Peek
In other news, I have been working on a new OBS plugin for songs and other church-related features, things that I think is currently lacking on the OBS plugin market. It's currently very early in development, but for those of you who are interested, here are some pre-release screenshots. Please note that this is very much a work in progress, and things may change drastically before release!
Song Viewer
Song Editor
If you have any suggestions about what features you would like to see in this plugin for songs, please feel free to share them. For example, must-have features, shortcomings with current solutions, etc. While I can't promise that I will add them in, I will be sure to consider your feedback!
Update Guide
Important: Please backup your verse list and custom themes before updating!
Free Online Version
You will automatically be updated to the latest version.
Coffee Version
- Download the latest release from Payhip. (You should also receive an email with the download link soon. If you don't, go to the email you received from PayHip after buying the Coffee Version and click your unique download link there. You will see all the latest files.)
- Run the Generator, choose the same Bibles and output folder, and click Generate.
- Open OBS Studio. You should be on the latest version.
Links
Hi, everyone!
This is a small update, the main highlight of which is vastly improved Bible reference searching in the plugin. We have completely overhauled the code here to use a combination of regular expressions, string comparisons, fuzzy searching, and more forgiving logic. Taking a standard English Bible as an example, you can now use search terms like the ones below, and the Bible plugin will now understand you! Special thanks to Johnny Lassiter for his helpful feedback.
Query Parsed Reference 1pt4.2 1 Peter 4:2 icor11 23 26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 second kings 5 3 - 2 Kings 5:3- genesis Genesis 1 (goes to chapter 1)
We have fixed a bug on the Bible Query screen. When typing a reference, changing a character in the middle of the reference would suddenly cause your cursor to jump to the end. This is now fixed. Special thanks to Johnny Lassiter for reporting this!
The Google Fonts list has been updated with the latest fonts.
We have added some new OBS Studio themes Yami and Light and made small modifications to existing ones in order for the plugin to blend in nicely with OBS Studio v28 (more on this later). Here are some screenshots!
Yami
Light
Compatibility with OBS Studio v28
I am pleased to announce that Bible Plugin for OBS Studio is compatible with the latest version of OBS Studio, v28! If you are updating from v27, there should be nothing to worry about. If you are updating from v26, though, please review the OBS Studio v27.2 Alternative Solution post we published earlier.
That said, you may wish to wait before upgrading. Although I have not seen any problems with the Bible Plugin itself, I have noticed some issues with OBS Studio's handling of browser resizing on Linux in particular. So you may want to wait until OBS is more stable before taking the jump.
That's all for now! Have a great week and God bless!
~ Jon from Firstfruits Studio
Sole Developer
Update Guide
Important: Please backup your verse list and custom themes before updating!
Free Online Version
You will automatically be updated to the latest version.
Coffee Version
- Download the latest release from Payhip. (You should also receive an email with the download link soon. If you don't, go to the email you received from PayHip after buying the Coffee Version and click your unique download link there. You will see all the latest files.)
- Run the Generator, choose the same Bibles and output folder, and click Generate.
- Open OBS Studio. You should be on the latest version.
Links
Hi, everyone!
It has been six months since the Coffee Edition of Bible Plugin for OBS Studio was released! To mark this occasion, we would like to take this opportunity to learn your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions: what you like about the plugin and what you would like to see in the future. On our part, we would love to see how you have been using the plugin in your churches and livestreams, and we may even feature your video and country on our website! Click the link below to participate!
https://forms.gle/QseawwvFzUHMHK6T8
The survey will run for a week. By taking part in this survey, you will also have a chance to win a free theme pack of your choice (either the Easter 2022 Theme Pack or the General #1 Theme Pack). If you win, we will get in touch with you at the email address you have provided.
Thanks for reading this, and we look forward to read your responses!
Note: This survey is only for users of the Coffee Edition.
This is a bugfix update that fixes Custom Themes being deleted. If you are using Custom Themes, we urge you to update as soon as possible.
We have also changed the font used in It Is Finished (part of the Easter 2022 Theme Pack) from Dongle to Fredoka, because we have received reports that accented characters do not display correctly. If you miss the old font, don't worry. It's very easy to change it back. Just leave me a message if you're interested.
Hi, everyone!
This is a big update that greatly improves the theme experience. When I first made the Bible Plugin, theming was, I admit, an afterthought. This update adds a bunch of improvements to bring the theme list and theme editor up to standard.
This update also adds theme packs. Theme packs are entirely optional but add additional beautiful themes for you to use. More details to follow later in this post.
Ukraine-Inspired Theme
While working on this update, we at Firstfruits Studio are greatly saddened and grieved by the events occurring in Ukraine. As we mentioned on our social media post, this update includes a new Ukraine-inspired theme, derived from our Echoes series of themes. It is freely available for everyone to use on both the free and coffee versions of the plugin.
For further information on this theme and the circumstances behind its creation, please refer to our previously posted social media announcement. As for the theme itself, it will appear in your theme list after updating.
Changelog
The theme list has received many UI/UX improvements:
- A new Create New Theme button on the toolbar does as its name suggests. You no longer need to copy an existing theme in order to create a new one!
- Themes are now split into categories (free, coffee, theme packs, custom).
- A new Search bar makes it easy to search your theme list by theme name.
- After returning from the Theme Editor, you don't need to scroll back to the theme you just edited. Your scroll position is preserved.
The theme editor has also received a bunch of improvements related to Google Fonts:
For font suggestions from Google Fonts, please note that the suggestions may not be entirely up to date, because the list of fonts are compiled with each update. You can see when the internal fonts list was last synced with Google Fonts by scrolling to the bottom of Settings, next to the version number:
- The Google Fonts you have selected are now shown as a list of "tags".
- Click on a Google Font to remove it.
- Type in a font and get Google Font suggestions! This is done entirely offline.
If the list is not up to date and there is a Google Font you are sure exists, you can still use it by typing it in and hitting Enter.
For the Coffee Version only, there is a new License Key / Gift Code field in Settings. (This doesn't appear on the free online version to avoid any confusion.) Here is where you can redeem the theme packs, mentioned below.
Theme Packs
Easter 2022 Theme Pack
Link and complete setup instructions:
https://payhip.com/b/ICtp8
General Theme Pack #1
Link and complete setup instructions:
https://payhip.com/b/WniJQ
Quick Theme Pack Setup Guide
Update Guide
Important: Please backup your verse list and custom themes before updating!
Free Online Version
You will automatically be updated to the latest version.
Coffee Version
- Download the latest release from Payhip. (You should also receive an email with the download link soon. If you don't, go to the email you received from PayHip after buying the Coffee Version and click your unique download link there. You will see all the latest files.)
- Run the Generator, choose the same Bibles and output folder, and click Generate.
- Open OBS Studio. You should be on the latest version.
Links
Conclusion
We have received requests from several people about a number of exciting features we could add to the Bible Plugin. Some of the more prominent ones include using OpenLP as a remote control for the Bible Plugin and displaying multiple verses on a single slide, among others. We are also looking into adding auto-update functionality to the Generator program to make it easier for Coffee Edition users to upgrade to the latest versions. If you have any ideas you would like to add to the list, feel free to let me know! Of course, I can't guarantee anything, but I would love to hear your ideas!
That's all for now! Take care and God bless!
~ Jon from Firstfruits Studio
Primary (and still only) Developer
Great news! A new and easier fix has been found that does not require you to download the Server program! Many, many thanks to Lester Torres Rivera for contacting me with this simple fix.
- Right-click your Bible browser source and click Properties.
- Copy the local file path.
- Uncheck the Local file checkbox.
- At the beginning of the URL add file:// and paste the local file path (now as URL).
What about the Server program?
The Server program will remain officially supported.
Given the increasing restrictions on local file URLs, there is unfortunately no guarantee that this new workaround of unchecking the Local file checkbox will continue to work with each OBS Studio update. The Server is pretty much guaranteed to work no matter what happens in the future. Furthermore, the new Server program also adds a lot of interesting possibilities from a development perspective that simply aren't possible otherwise (for example, remote control and integration with other applications).
For now, it is up to you to decide which approach you want to use.
Documentation Updates
We will be updating our website and guides with more details in the coming days. As always, don't hesitate to drop us a message with your ideas, questions, and/or suggestions.
After two days of hard work and investigation, we are relieved to finally announce that Bible Plugin for OBS Studio now works with OBS Studio v27.2!
However, action is required on your part if you wish to use the latest version of OBS. In your PayHip page, you will notice a new Server program available for download.
You will need to download this Server. Every time you use the Bible Plugin, you need to run this Server and use the URLs provided for your Browser Source and Custom Browser Dock. In the coming days, we will update our website and guides with more information. Keep an eye on https://bibleplugin.firstfruitsstudio.com/guides/coffee/.
Save Data:
You will need to transfer your custom browser themes and settings to the newer served version.
Reasons for the Incompatibility:
For those interested, here is a technical explanation. When OBS Studio updated, it also updated the Chromium Embedded Framework to a later version. One consequence of this upgrade was tightened restrictions on file:// URLs. This means that from now on, a local web server is required to fully access essential JavaScript APIs like the BroadcastChannel API that the Bible Plugin depends on in order to function. This is where the new Server program comes in.
Free Online Version:
The free online version remains unaffected and can still be used.
Conclusion:
We realize that this may be a big change to the way you used the Bible Plugin before. If you have any questions or are encountering any issues, please don't hesitate to drop us a message. We'll get back to you soon!