epub validation error

adetutuijose · 01-09-2012, 07:23 PM

What does this mean and how do I resolve it

use.epub/tmp_f6b1db682aad3f280a5091c997dbbdcf_fUz_e8.ch.fix ed.fc.tidied.stylehacked.xfixed_split_000.html(564 ): attribute "start" not allowed here; expected attribute "class", "dir", "id", "style", "title" or "xml:lang"

How do I locate the line 564. What is 'start" attribute it is objecting to and what are attributes"class", "dir", "style" that it says are okay

This error is from the valiation tool http://threepress.org/document/epub-validate.
The original text is a book uploaded to smashword.com

Thanks for helping

Jim Lester · 01-10-2012, 12:38 AM

There is a problem with an HTML file inside your epub:

use.epub/tmp_f6b1db682aad3f280a5091c997dbbdcf_fUz_e8.ch.fix ed.fc.tidied.stylehacked.xfixed_split_000.html

The validator indicated that it is on line 564. It would help diagnosis if you could post the content around line 564 of that file.

(it would help even more if people just did not use the meatgrinder to generate ePubs, but that's a whole separate issue).

Toxaris · 01-10-2012, 03:31 AM

My guess... You are using a numbered list and did not start at number 1.

adetutuijose · 01-10-2012, 04:06 PM

This is what lines 561 to 565 says:

...... during computer use. I no longer have dry eyes. Occasionally I still spray the mist though I really no longer need to.

Eyes and Computer Use Induced Chemical Imbalance
A second issue that arises from the drying of the skin around the eyes and resultant malfunction .........

Line 564 is the line tat reads as folows:
Eyes and Computer Use Induced Chemical Imbalance

It is in bold print and is actually the heading of a new paragraph in my book "Eyes Vision and Computer Use: How to Protect Yourself from Technology Use Induced Harm" That is available in print at amazon.com and in ebook for kindle and nook. I am trying to make it available in ipad, sony, diesel and kobo too

I wrote it in Microsoft Word and uploaded unto smashwords.

I have checked it in the epub reader and the whole book including line 564 all looks perfect.

I am at a loss as to what the problem is. This is the 10th book I will be uploading to epub and I am at a loss as to why there is this error this time.

Can anyone explain it to me so I can get this book to everyone so they can obtain the information they need to protect themselves in the technology driven age we are in.

Thanks

Toxaris · 01-11-2012, 02:57 AM

Complain to Smashwords. Their Meatgrinder program is really crappy and you have no way to change that.
We can try to help though. Can you give the lines around 564 in the HTML file? So not the text, but the actual HTML. That might give a clue.

chrisridd · 01-11-2012, 02:41 PM

IIRC clicking on an error displayed by Sigil's error checker will take you to the source of the problem.

JSWolf · 01-11-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Lester

(it would help even more if people just did not use the meatgrinder to generate ePubs, but that's a whole separate issue).

Actually, it seems that Smashwords doesn't give a crap about anyone. Being able to upload already created ePub is the number one request from authors and users and yet they continually ignore this. That is why I do not buy books from Smashwords as the code in the ePub they sell is garbage.

Using Word and then converting it to ePub without cleaning up the mess is poor form. Charging money for this is even poorer form.

JSWolf · 01-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxaris

Complain to Smashwords. Their Meatgrinder program is really crappy and you have no way to change that.
We can try to help though. Can you give the lines around 564 in the HTML file? So not the text, but the actual HTML. That might give a clue.

It may not matter what the ePub code looks like as it can't be fixed. It has to be fixed in Word and then meatground again. Way to go Smashwords. You've screwed up yet another eBook and confused yet another author.

Toxaris · 01-12-2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It may not matter what the ePub code looks like as it can't be fixed. It has to be fixed in Word and then meatground again. Way to go Smashwords. You've screwed up yet another eBook and confused yet another author.

Well, it does matter. It might give a clue what is going on in the Word document so it can be fixed there.

I totally agree with you and am boycotting Smashwords. They have a total disregard for the readers and authors.

adetutuijose · 01-13-2012, 04:06 PM

Does anyone have the link to sigil's epub checker. I wilL like to access the code so you guys can assist me further. Thanks

chrisridd · 01-13-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adetutuijose

Does anyone have the link to sigil's epub checker. I wilL like to access the code so you guys can assist me further. Thanks

The program (and source code) is at http://code.google.com/p/sigil/.

Just open your epub file in Sigil and choose the menu Tools > Validate ePub.

AlexBell · 01-14-2012, 02:44 AM

It's also available as a stand alone package - FlightCrew - for those of us who don't use Sigil.

JSWolf · 01-14-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexBell

It's also available as a stand alone package - FlightCrew - for those of us who don't use Sigil.

Or don't always use Sigil.

01-09-2012, 07:23 PM	#1
adetutuijose Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: ipad	epub validation error What does this mean and how do I resolve it use.epub/tmp_f6b1db682aad3f280a5091c997dbbdcf_fUz_e8.ch.fix ed.fc.tidied.stylehacked.xfixed_split_000.html(564 ): attribute "start" not allowed here; expected attribute "class", "dir", "id", "style", "title" or "xml:lang" How do I locate the line 564. What is 'start" attribute it is objecting to and what are attributes"class", "dir", "style" that it says are okay This error is from the valiation tool http://threepress.org/document/epub-validate. The original text is a book uploaded to smashword.com Thanks for helping Last edited by adetutuijose; 01-09-2012 at 07:53 PM. Reason: to provide more clarity

01-10-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
adetutuijose Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: ipad	This is what lines 561 to 565 says: ...... during computer use. I no longer have dry eyes. Occasionally I still spray the mist though I really no longer need to. Eyes and Computer Use Induced Chemical Imbalance A second issue that arises from the drying of the skin around the eyes and resultant malfunction ......... Line 564 is the line tat reads as folows: Eyes and Computer Use Induced Chemical Imbalance It is in bold print and is actually the heading of a new paragraph in my book "Eyes Vision and Computer Use: How to Protect Yourself from Technology Use Induced Harm" That is available in print at amazon.com and in ebook for kindle and nook. I am trying to make it available in ipad, sony, diesel and kobo too I wrote it in Microsoft Word and uploaded unto smashwords. I have checked it in the epub reader and the whole book including line 564 all looks perfect. I am at a loss as to what the problem is. This is the 10th book I will be uploading to epub and I am at a loss as to why there is this error this time. Can anyone explain it to me so I can get this book to everyone so they can obtain the information they need to protect themselves in the technology driven age we are in. Thanks Last edited by adetutuijose; 01-10-2012 at 04:12 PM. Reason: To provide more information and clarity

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01-10-2012, 12:38 AM	#2
Jim Lester Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 14682 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Device: Nook HD, Nook for Windows 8	There is a problem with an HTML file inside your epub: use.epub/tmp_f6b1db682aad3f280a5091c997dbbdcf_fUz_e8.ch.fix ed.fc.tidied.stylehacked.xfixed_split_000.html The validator indicated that it is on line 564. It would help diagnosis if you could post the content around line 564 of that file. (it would help even more if people just did not use the meatgrinder to generate ePubs, but that's a whole separate issue).

01-10-2012, 03:31 AM	#3
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	My guess... You are using a numbered list and did not start at number 1.

01-11-2012, 02:57 AM	#5
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Complain to Smashwords. Their Meatgrinder program is really crappy and you have no way to change that. We can try to help though. Can you give the lines around 564 in the HTML file? So not the text, but the actual HTML. That might give a clue.

01-11-2012, 02:41 PM	#6
chrisridd Guru Posts: 927 Karma: 2143512 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura ONE, Marvin 3	IIRC clicking on an error displayed by Sigil's error checker will take you to the source of the problem.

01-13-2012, 04:06 PM	#10
adetutuijose Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: ipad	Does anyone have the link to sigil's epub checker. I wilL like to access the code so you guys can assist me further. Thanks

01-14-2012, 02:44 AM	#12
AlexBell Wizard Posts: 3,413 Karma: 13369310 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Device: Sony PRS T3, Kobo Glo, Kindle Touch, iPad, Samsung SB 2 tablet	It's also available as a stand alone package - FlightCrew - for those of us who don't use Sigil.

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