01-06-2009, 12:15 PM | #16 |
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Imp_dump.exe (windows exectuable) just provided...
Is there any demand for an imp_dump.exe (windows exectuable)?
I don't include one in the .zip file attached to post #1 above, since I expect that the imp_dump.pl would get modified frequently and best be left as a Perl script to be repeatedly invoked. Would some MR members like to try this, without having to have Perl installed on their computer first? Just ask and I will update imp_dump.pl and post an imp_dump.exe. OK, OK, I've now added a compiled windows executable to a separate .zip in post #1 above. On a related note, does anyone (other than Michael) have any additions to make to that Perl script that I could incorporate into this .exe? Thanks in advance! Last edited by nrapallo; 01-06-2009 at 04:12 PM. Reason: compiled windows executable to a separate .zip in post #1 above |
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So now that you can get the text out of an imp, do you have a perl script that will create an imp from opf or html without needing eBook Publisher?
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However, we are looking to create a .imp DIRECTLY from a set of images/pictures (and little text/styles). This has already been done by the togoWare Photo Album program, but unfortunately, no source code exists, as it is commercial software. But once you extract the .html/images/styles (see ConvertIMP; it can do this now) you can use perl scipts (like those here) to use the COM/OLE interface with the eBook Publisher's .dll. This doesn't use the eBook Publisher GUI at all. Last edited by nrapallo; 02-12-2009 at 09:36 PM. Reason: typo |
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I have been working on the converting of ebooks formats to take any purchased ebook and create the format needed for your device. IMP is one format that I am still working on putting together. The idea would be to have a complete set of source code with no third-party COM/OLE or DLL to do this.
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Since the .imp format has very little official documentation, replacing it's sole generating software (eBook Publisher) will be a challenge to say the least... |
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While I would welcome the marriage of these two tools, ConvertIMP is really an "extraction" tool right now, to get the underlying .html/images/styles. The results can then be easily converted to .prc / .lrf / .imp / .epub using existing command line programs, calibre included. ashkulz was thinking about doing the native Calibre .imp support a while back, but .imp generation is not easily supported cross-platform (Windows/MacOS/Linux) so that would be a major hurdle. Unfortunately, we need, first and foremost, the ETI eBook Publisher software to accomplish .imp generation. When, and if, Michael can generate .imp ebooks directly without the eBook Publisher's .dlls this will become useful for "converting to .imp". For now, I think "converting from .imp" would only be possible. What are your thoughts, Michael? BTW, I'm not proficient enough in python to contribute direct code, but can be available for the tough questions. |
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