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Forum: ePub 03-13-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,402
Posted By Gerlyn
Downloading epub from webpage

I have my epubs available on my website for download from a public dropbox folder for anyone who visits my site (as well as through Apple iBooks). This will end on 3/15. If I just make the files a...
Forum: ePub 08-08-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,124
Posted By Gerlyn
As a follow up. I did not make any changes,...

As a follow up. I did not make any changes, ignored the error and submitted to Apple. It was accepted. The link from the text to open the image full screen works just as expected.
Forum: ePub 08-01-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,124
Posted By Gerlyn
hyperlink outside spine error

Hello,
I have a hand coded epub using Sigil where I want to link a set of words to an image. As an example the wording Figure 1 can be clicked to have a image appear large (as if the image was...
Forum: Sigil 04-08-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By Gerlyn
Thanks for the note. I have put in the above...

Thanks for the note. I have put in the above mentioned other code, but now have another question on that. Adding the new TOC file, landmarks, does Sigil not allow these code changes? When I put...
Forum: Sigil 04-05-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By Gerlyn
I used Liz Castro's information from her books...

I used Liz Castro's information from her books and all her blog information on the subject of fixed layouts to create this book. Which is why I referenced it as fixed layout. It is the only...
Forum: Sigil 03-29-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By Gerlyn
This is a fixed layout, if you open the file in...

This is a fixed layout, if you open the file in the iBooks, you are not given the option to change the text size only to lighten or darken the screen.
Forum: Sigil 03-21-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By Gerlyn
As an update to this I found the answer. All I...

As an update to this I found the answer. All I had to do was put
margin: 0; padding: 0; in all the text css classes (h1, h2, p, etc) and it fixed the problem.
Forum: Sigil 03-15-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By Gerlyn
Text with Fixed Layout

I am using Sigil to create a fixed layout photo book with text absolutly positioned. I have the photos on the pages and it looks good. As soon as I place any text on the page, the photo moves down....
Forum: Writers' Corner 02-21-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By Gerlyn
Changing Book Publishers

I need to change book publishers as my current one cannot offer my books in iTunes in a couple countries I need. (my books are digital only - epubs) Since I already have ISBN numbers assigned to...
Forum: ePub 12-14-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,988
Posted By Gerlyn
I was going to leave the book in the library as...

I was going to leave the book in the library as it is completed. I was just hoping someone could look at it and give me advice why it looks good in iBooks but not on the android devices.
Forum: ePub 12-10-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,988
Posted By Gerlyn
Thank you for your reply. I have uploaded my...

Thank you for your reply. I have uploaded my book in the e-Book Uploads for review. It is called - Block, Allan: AB Courtyard Collection Installation Guide. V1. 12 June 2012 under reference. Any...
Forum: ePub Books 12-10-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,010
Posted By Gerlyn
Block, Allan: AB Courtyard Collection Installation Guide. V1. 12 June 2012

Block, Allan: AB Courtyard Collection Installation Guide. V1. 12 June 2012
Forum: ePub 11-16-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,988
Posted By Gerlyn
Post ePub for Google Books

I have a couple epubs that I have created - they work and look good on the iPad in iBooks. I have since uploaded them to Google Books and they look horrible. The photos are all stretched for one...
Forum: Sigil 11-07-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,692
Posted By Gerlyn
Yes that is how you would do the standard link,...

Yes that is how you would do the standard link, but was not the question. I have the above that I use, I need another set so I can use different colors that works in the epub that iBooks recognizes....
Forum: Sigil 11-07-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,692
Posted By Gerlyn
Font color for links through style sheet

I want to have different colors for links in my document. Due to background colors, the default blue is not readable all the time. I have an ID class in the style sheet to give me a new set of link...
Forum: Sigil 10-12-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By Gerlyn
Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for.
Forum: Sigil 10-12-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By Gerlyn
Changing book language

I have an epub I created in Sigil going from an english version to now make it German. I see in the Content.opf file the language tag. I need to change this to German which I am hoping will break...
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-30-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By Gerlyn
If only Smashwords accepted epub files.....

If only Smashwords accepted epub files.....
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-29-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By Gerlyn
I have just uploaded one epub book to Lulu to see...

I have just uploaded one epub book to Lulu to see how the process works. I am surprised to learn today that after Lulu accepts it and it is "Listed" with iBooks and Nook on their site, it still...
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-29-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By Gerlyn
Thanks for the comment, might look into Amazon. ...

Thanks for the comment, might look into Amazon. I can create my own ISBN numbers as I already have a UPC for other products so there is no cost there. The client prefers it to be on the iPad so...
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-27-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By Gerlyn
Epub complete now what

I have finalized the first epub an passed a epub check. Now I have to decide how to get it to iBooks - the requested final destination. In doing research, I found I could try to go direct or through...
Forum: ePub 03-20-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,042
Posted By Gerlyn
To put an end to this I thought I would tell you...

To put an end to this I thought I would tell you what I learned. I created an epub using SIGIL and tested it on the new Ipad as well as a Ipad 2. Leaving them images at 600 x 800 is still...
Forum: ePub 03-19-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,042
Posted By Gerlyn
Thanks for the referral. I read through that and...

Thanks for the referral. I read through that and I currently do use percentages for the photo size on the screen itself. I am just wondering if loading a file that is 2500 x 2000 is over the top if...
Forum: ePub 03-19-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,042
Posted By Gerlyn
Image sizes

Does anyone have a good rule of thumb for images sizes in an epub? With the release of the new ipad and the higher resolution, should the images be now larger to appear better? Going from 1024 x 768...
Forum: Apple Devices 02-24-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,892
Posted By Gerlyn
Can you sync an epub to iPad with iCloud

Is there a way to sync an epub I have created from iTunes using the cloud to an iPad without using iTunes Match? I am beginning to think unless you purchase it directly from iTunes or buy their...
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