Kindler previewer not recognizing toc.ncx file, my html toc, or the start point...

petercrowell · 04-30-2012, 10:56 PM

Hi,

I'm completely baffled. I'm not exactly proficient to begin with, but I've managed to get two kindle books published using copy/pasted code from various places.

But that same method, with those same files, is not working this time. I've built and rebuilt the .opf file three times, just switching out the relevant file names, and it simply isn't conveying it's requirements to the kindle.

So, the view cover button doesn't work, the TOC button doesn't work, the ncx button doesn't work, and it's not opening at the designated start point.

Any idea what I'm missing?

Thanks!

Doitsu · 05-01-2012, 05:23 AM

Most likely the .opf file got corrupted; the <guide> section is probably gone or points to non-existing files. Have a look at the .opf file and add the missing guide items (cover, toc & text).
Also check the <manifest> section to make sure that the .ncx file is listed.

petercrowell · 05-01-2012, 09:14 AM

Thanks for your response, Doitsu.

I've completely rebuilt the .opf file. I literally took it from another book, which I know works fine, and switched out the names. Still no dice.

Got a suggestion for what to try next?

Thanks again!

04-30-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
petercrowell Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	completely stumped: .opf file not communicating its info, so no toc, ncx or cover Hi, I'm completely baffled. I'm not exactly proficient to begin with, but I've managed to get two kindle books published using copy/pasted code from various places. But that same method, with those same files, is not working this time. I've built and rebuilt the .opf file three times, just switching out the relevant file names, and it simply isn't conveying it's requirements to the kindle. So, the view cover button doesn't work, the TOC button doesn't work, the ncx button doesn't work, and it's not opening at the designated start point. Any idea what I'm missing? Thanks! Last edited by petercrowell; 05-01-2012 at 11:31 PM. Reason: Rephrasing question

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05-01-2012, 05:23 AM	#2
Doitsu Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,763 Karma: 24088559 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle PW2	Most likely the .opf file got corrupted; the <guide> section is probably gone or points to non-existing files. Have a look at the .opf file and add the missing guide items (cover, toc & text). Also check the <manifest> section to make sure that the .ncx file is listed.

05-01-2012, 09:14 AM	#3
petercrowell Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Kindle	Thanks for your response, Doitsu. I've completely rebuilt the .opf file. I literally took it from another book, which I know works fine, and switched out the names. Still no dice. Got a suggestion for what to try next? Thanks again!

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