Noob: just getting my head around all the variables

[pozo]

Originally Posted by KAM

Now you see how easy it is for a novice to get confuserated!
"Use HTMLs; dont use HTMLs use RTFs; don't use RTFs ..." (I picked up Kovid's quote from his reply to me in the Calibre forum)

I think a great deal of experimentation is called for on my part. I'll let you all know how I progress.

Thanks and regards

Ken

Ah, but if you take mine into account (filtered HTML) the 2nd one drops out
This is an example filtered output of a paragraph, stored by Word 2007, not to bad IMO

<p><span lang=HR>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec in ligula. Quisque ac erat id arcu condimentum rhoncus. In lacus. </span></p>

Whereas an unfiltered would look like:

<p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=HR style='font-family:"Courier New";
mso-ansi-language:HR'>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec in ligula. Quisque ac erat id arcu condimentum rhoncus. In lacus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

A lot less nice indeed!

[KAM]

Originally Posted by MSWallack

Now if we can just get Fredrik to add more support for eBooks in BookCAT we'll be in great shape!

Well, hello. Fancy meeting you here!
To explain to others, we've both been long-term enthusiasts of the cataloging and collection software produced here
I started by asking for some help at the BookCAT book collection forum and MSWallack sent me in this direction. I've never previously cataloged my books - I've spent all my time on CDs and other albums. Although the CAT family of software is not free I can recommend it completely: it's extremely functional, very flexible, well-designed and has the most responsive author you can hope for. All in all a pleasure to use.

Anyway this wasn't intended to be an advertisement. Back to the conversion process ...

Ken