Target Measurement System

brewt · 12-20-2009, 02:08 PM

What is the measurement system used by Calibre in output for the various formats? And, are there limitations we should know about? (like, mobi doesn't like 1.0em and 1.5 em indents - it rounds the second [or maybe truncates?]) one. And, can it be configurable?

Because I think I want my css to work like:

body{typesize:1em}
myypestyle1{typesize:76%}

This way I can change the whole size of everything by just changing the body typesize, but keep the same proportions. Without having to do math (again).

And, as long as I'm asking stuff:
On the typesize-selector mechanisms in the reading softwares; is there a way to predict what base size hits where on the scale?

For example, on a Reader, does a base point size of 12pts comw in at sm,med,lrg,xl,xxl?

-bjc

kovidgoyal · 12-20-2009, 02:53 PM

calibre supports the full range of CSS size specs for input files. For output files it will depend on the particular output format.

brewt · 12-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Well, yes, that's what I was asking; only with maybe a few more specifics (on the output). Are they all coming out in ems?

Would having them come out as percentages provide a "tad" more control over layout, by making the proportions stick? Or is that how the reader(s) do it - by changing size by xx%, or just adding points, or huh-how?

-bjc

kovidgoyal · 12-21-2009, 10:32 AM

There's no single answer to that on the output size. How a particular reader rescales font sizes depends on the reader software/format in question.

12-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
brewt Boo-Frickety-Hoo-Erizer Posts: 251 Karma: 686 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Kobo Glo HD!	Target Measurement System What is the measurement system used by Calibre in output for the various formats? And, are there limitations we should know about? (like, mobi doesn't like 1.0em and 1.5 em indents - it rounds the second [or maybe truncates?]) one. And, can it be configurable? Because I think I want my css to work like: body{typesize:1em} myypestyle1{typesize:76%} This way I can change the whole size of everything by just changing the body typesize, but keep the same proportions. Without having to do math (again). And, as long as I'm asking stuff: On the typesize-selector mechanisms in the reading softwares; is there a way to predict what base size hits where on the scale? For example, on a Reader, does a base point size of 12pts comw in at sm,med,lrg,xl,xxl? -bjc

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
got a Kindle 3 at Target	robinhooddaffy	Amazon Kindle	31	09-18-2010 11:34 PM
New e-Book light at Target	simplyparticular	General Discussions	19	09-11-2010 12:10 AM
Kindle in Target	gfmucci	Amazon Kindle	2	04-28-2010 03:04 PM
Target for PRS -505 - $70	mg2969	Sony Reader	37	11-12-2009 02:18 PM
how to clean more disk space in root file system to upgrade system	chinaet	iRex	1	12-18-2006 03:54 PM

12-20-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	calibre supports the full range of CSS size specs for input files. For output files it will depend on the particular output format.

12-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
brewt Boo-Frickety-Hoo-Erizer Posts: 251 Karma: 686 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Kobo Glo HD!	Well, yes, that's what I was asking; only with maybe a few more specifics (on the output). Are they all coming out in ems? Would having them come out as percentages provide a "tad" more control over layout, by making the proportions stick? Or is that how the reader(s) do it - by changing size by xx%, or just adding points, or huh-how? -bjc

12-21-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	There's no single answer to that on the output size. How a particular reader rescales font sizes depends on the reader software/format in question.

Advert