iBooks book category issue

momoha · 01-21-2015, 09:04 AM

Hello,

When you specify a subject in the metadatas, this one shows in iBooks as the category. With the latest iOS though, when your ePub has the com.apple.ibooks.display-options.xml file, the subject doesn’t show in the category field of iBooks anymore. If you remove the xml file, then the subject is shown.

I need to find a solution to keep the xml file and have the subject in iBooks. Anyone has an idea?

Thanks!

odedta · 01-21-2015, 11:11 AM

Usage of the xml file is not necessary in EPUB3. In any case though, I really don't see how it can cause the book subject not to show. Did you get your ePub validated using epubcheck?

JSWolf · 01-22-2015, 08:05 AM

The XML file is needed if you want to display embedded fonts in iBooks.

odedta · 01-22-2015, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The XML file is needed if you want to display embedded fonts in iBooks.

Not in the newer versions you don't, that's why you have rendition for.

Hitch · 01-22-2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odedta

Not in the newer versions you don't, that's why you have rendition for.

NO, but you still need it if you expect the fonts to display in first-gen iPads.

Hitch

01-21-2015, 09:04 AM	#1
momoha Annabelle Viau Posts: 43 Karma: 16664 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rishikesh, India Device: iPad, Kobo, Windows 10 (ADE, Azardi), Android (Google Books, Bluefire)	iBooks book category issue Hello, When you specify a subject in the metadatas, this one shows in iBooks as the category. With the latest iOS though, when your ePub has the com.apple.ibooks.display-options.xml file, the subject doesn’t show in the category field of iBooks anymore. If you remove the xml file, then the subject is shown. I need to find a solution to keep the xml file and have the subject in iBooks. Anyone has an idea? Thanks!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Add iBooks Category using Calibre	kphos	Library Management	0	06-20-2014 01:48 AM
Edit iBooks Category and Collection	doovers	Library Management	0	02-23-2014 05:17 PM
Editing Category metadata for iBooks	pgseye	Calibre	1	12-10-2013 05:44 AM
Mapping {series} to Category/Genre in iBooks when Sharing via Email	BMStroh	Devices	2	05-07-2012 09:40 PM
Custom iTunes:Genre > iBooks:Category	kidpixo	Apple Devices	0	04-04-2011 03:43 PM

01-21-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
odedta Addict Posts: 398 Karma: 96448 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad	Usage of the xml file is not necessary in EPUB3. In any case though, I really don't see how it can cause the book subject not to show. Did you get your ePub validated using epubcheck?

01-22-2015, 08:05 AM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,887 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The XML file is needed if you want to display embedded fonts in iBooks.