E-Book looks horrible - Page 2

JSWolf · 07-16-2008, 01:30 PM

I find that you need to take the conversion and compare it to the PDF to get it right. Otherwise there will be errors in the conversion.

pilotbob · 07-16-2008, 01:32 PM

I have with the Able PDF convertor to convert to word, and the results have always been prefect. Even converted to RTF and viewed in Word they were perfect. But, when I put the RTF into the Sony reader it was a mess. I think this is because Able is reproducing the page pased formating in the DOC/RTF file... so three are line feed/carriage returns at the end of the 8.5inch line which doesn't translate well to text or .lrf.

BOb

Patricia · 07-16-2008, 01:48 PM

You should be able to sort that out by running Stingo's macro on the Word file.

pilotbob · 07-16-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

You should be able to sort that out by running Stingo's macro on the Word file.

Really? Now you tell me. Although I don't think the Able stuff will run on my Mac... i've yet to by a VM product. I'll have to give it a wack on my PC... but I'm not sure if I can install the Able demo again

BOb

Jules · 07-16-2008, 03:04 PM

i was just looking at my export options in indesign, and my only choices are pdf, jpg, and xml

Elsi · 07-16-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jules

I tried email the files to you and the delivery failed due to an unfound email address. Is your address *********

That's the correct e-mail address.

Patricia · 07-16-2008, 04:51 PM

Might I suggest that you edit your post and remove it in a day or so, Elsi? That way you will avoid a lot of spam.

Elsi · 07-16-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Might I suggest that you edit your post and remove it in a day or so, Elsi? That way you will avoid a lot of spam.

Indeed -- which is why I wrote my address somewhat cryptically in the first message. I may need Jules or a moderator to remove my address from Jules' post as well

Patricia · 07-16-2008, 04:55 PM

Just PM whichever mod(s) happen to be about when you want it gone, and we'll see to it if necessary.

Elsi · 07-16-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Just PM whichever mod(s) happen to be about when you want it gone, and we'll see to it if necessary.

Thanks -- I'll give Jules time to see my reply & then purge the address.

JSWolf · 07-16-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

i was just looking at my export options in indesign, and my only choices are pdf, jpg, and xml

Export to XML and then try loading it into Book Designer and see what happens. You can also try Calibre and use html2lrf as well.

JSWolf · 07-16-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

Thanks -- I'll give Jules time to see my reply & then purge the address.

Why not PM him your email address. Then you can remove it from this thread.

Elsi · 07-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Why not PM him your email address. Then you can remove it from this thread.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are hard to think of.

Thanks -- done.

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07-16-2008, 01:30 PM	#16
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I find that you need to take the conversion and compare it to the PDF to get it right. Otherwise there will be errors in the conversion.

07-16-2008, 01:32 PM	#17
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I have with the Able PDF convertor to convert to word, and the results have always been prefect. Even converted to RTF and viewed in Word they were perfect. But, when I put the RTF into the Sony reader it was a mess. I think this is because Able is reproducing the page pased formating in the DOC/RTF file... so three are line feed/carriage returns at the end of the 8.5inch line which doesn't translate well to text or .lrf. BOb

07-16-2008, 01:48 PM	#18
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	You should be able to sort that out by running Stingo's macro on the Word file.

07-16-2008, 03:04 PM	#20
Jules Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Device: Kindle	i was just looking at my export options in indesign, and my only choices are pdf, jpg, and xml

07-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#22
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Might I suggest that you edit your post and remove it in a day or so, Elsi? That way you will avoid a lot of spam.

07-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#24
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Just PM whichever mod(s) happen to be about when you want it gone, and we'll see to it if necessary.