EpubIt

DavidV · 07-10-2009, 03:51 AM

Hi there,

Even though I have been following these forums for a long time, I have only recently joined and this is my first post on MobileRead.

I have written a program called ePubIt which features a WSIWYG editor for creating ePub books, mainly by cutting and pasting from text, browsers and word processors. This requires no knowledge of HTML. It also has an easy (I hope!) way to create Epub books from RSS feeds. Tables of Contents are created automatically. Functions to add, rename and move chapters are provided. It can edit existing unprotected ePub ebooks.

Currently, it cannot handle images. Formatted lists are rendered in a somewhat unsatisfactory way, although they can be improved by editing.

Being Windows only, the program should execute on any Windows PC which has the .Net 2.0 framework installed. I have been using it for about 9 months and it is reasonably stable. I read books mostly using my Sony PRS-505 (love it!) and Adobe Digital Editions on my PC.

I would welcome some test users! If you are interested, please send me an email at davidvepub@gmail.com. I will send the program, including three sample ePub books created with ePubIt:

Global Warming - Some articles from the Web, stating the case for and against. The Prince by Machiavelli - Created from a Gutenberg text file. Windows Tips - Created from Web articles.

I intend to make this program generally available (always for free with no donations asked) once it has been used for some time by a fair number of people and it is found useful.

Cheers
DavidV

Steve Jordan · 07-10-2009, 09:58 AM

Sounds interesting, but I'd like it to at least be able to include a cover. Are you working on an image inclusion capability?

JSWolf · 07-10-2009, 10:00 AM

And font embedding would also be a welcome feature as well.

Dr. Drib · 07-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, DavidV, and thank you for making your free program (with donations) available to our members here.

Your program sounds interesting; I believe I'll give it a try.

Two things, however, interest me greatly:

1) A Cover image
2) Right justified text.

Most of us here who contribute to the growing MobileRead Library like to include cover images. If that's not yet available, perhaps you could include it in a later revision.

I'm sure you'll get a number of comments here and MobileRead welcomes your contribution.

Thank you,

Don
(Moderator)

Catire · 07-10-2009, 12:03 PM

I´d love to give it a try, sent you an email

zelda_pinwheel · 07-10-2009, 12:15 PM

i'm very interested in seeing your program as well, i'm sending you a mail too.

thanks so much for proposing this here, we're always interested in applications like this.

dpierron · 07-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Looks great, congratulations !

I'll offer to test it when someone will port it to Mac OS

ShellShock · 07-10-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpierron

Looks great, congratulations !

I'll offer to test it when someone will port it to Mac OS

This may be possible using Mono.

nathan19 · 07-10-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Sounds interesting, but I'd like it to at least be able to include a cover. Are you working on an image inclusion capability?

also interested in this... any word on the image inclusion capability?

DavidV · 07-10-2009, 08:31 PM

I have always thought that images will be needed. I cover image should be easy, and I will do that first. Other images in the WSIWYG editor may need more time, but should come. Adding images to RSS feeds should also be easy. I will prabably make that an option because it can slow down download and reading. I'm sure faster (color) readers will come !
Cheers
DavidV

07-10-2009, 03:51 AM	#1
DavidV Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	EpubIt Hi there, Even though I have been following these forums for a long time, I have only recently joined and this is my first post on MobileRead. I have written a program called ePubIt which features a WSIWYG editor for creating ePub books, mainly by cutting and pasting from text, browsers and word processors. This requires no knowledge of HTML. It also has an easy (I hope!) way to create Epub books from RSS feeds. Tables of Contents are created automatically. Functions to add, rename and move chapters are provided. It can edit existing unprotected ePub ebooks. Currently, it cannot handle images. Formatted lists are rendered in a somewhat unsatisfactory way, although they can be improved by editing. Being Windows only, the program should execute on any Windows PC which has the .Net 2.0 framework installed. I have been using it for about 9 months and it is reasonably stable. I read books mostly using my Sony PRS-505 (love it!) and Adobe Digital Editions on my PC. I would welcome some test users! If you are interested, please send me an email at davidvepub@gmail.com. I will send the program, including three sample ePub books created with ePubIt: Global Warming - Some articles from the Web, stating the case for and against. The Prince by Machiavelli - Created from a Gutenberg text file. Windows Tips - Created from Web articles. I intend to make this program generally available (always for free with no donations asked) once it has been used for some time by a fair number of people and it is found useful. Cheers DavidV

07-10-2009, 09:58 AM	#2
Steve Jordan Onuissance Man Posts: 5,397 Karma: 19608 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD USA Device: HP iPaq 110	Sounds interesting, but I'd like it to at least be able to include a cover. Are you working on an image inclusion capability? __________________ Darwin would read e-books! SteveJordanBooks.com

07-10-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 17,388 Karma: 21146 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	And font embedding would also be a welcome feature as well. __________________ Jon If you want to listen to really good music while you surf Mobileread, here.

07-10-2009, 10:09 AM	#4
Dr. Drib Grand Wizard Posts: 5,269 Karma: 24659 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Sony 505, 600; Kindle2: USA and Int'l; Jetbook; Astak PP; PocketBk 360	Welcome to MobileRead, DavidV, and thank you for making your free program (with donations) available to our members here. Your program sounds interesting; I believe I'll give it a try. Two things, however, interest me greatly: 1) A Cover image 2) Right justified text. Most of us here who contribute to the growing MobileRead Library like to include cover images. If that's not yet available, perhaps you could include it in a later revision. I'm sure you'll get a number of comments here and MobileRead welcomes your contribution. Thank you, Don (Moderator) __________________ THE MICROWAVE OF HORROR: And so, Bob closed the door on the Microwave with finality, ending a 10-year history of debauchery in the hours when the dead walk the earth and stray cats ‘meow’ hideously in the chill of a cold winter night. The thing now lay upon his plate, small and helpless, unmoving, the substance black as a night bereft of stars. With disgust, he tossed the overcooked hamburger out the window, along with the mustard and buns. -- How he hated to cook!

07-10-2009, 12:15 PM	#6
zelda_pinwheel WWHALD Posts: 24,577 Karma: 102009 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: ebookwise 1150	i'm very interested in seeing your program as well, i'm sending you a mail too. thanks so much for proposing this here, we're always interested in applications like this. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant by popular demand (well, vr is sure demanding, at least), we bring you the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by the inimitable Madam Broshkina.

07-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
Catire Lord of the Universe Posts: 470 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maturin , Venezuela Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 / PSP	I´d love to give it a try, sent you an email

07-10-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
dpierron Addict Posts: 328 Karma: 1810 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Metz, France Device: iPhone, PRS-505	Looks great, congratulations ! I'll offer to test it when someone will port it to Mac OS __________________ Mac, Sony PRS-505, iPhone 3G calibre2opds thanks to Kovid Goyal for Calibre my GoodReads page

07-10-2009, 08:31 PM	#10
DavidV Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 84 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	I have always thought that images will be needed. I cover image should be easy, and I will do that first. Other images in the WSIWYG editor may need more time, but should come. Adding images to RSS feeds should also be easy. I will prabably make that an option because it can slow down download and reading. I'm sure faster (color) readers will come ! Cheers DavidV

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