how to edit source code of .htm doc?

sdfs · 07-07-2011, 01:26 AM

I have been reading the XPATH tutorial in the caliber User Manual because I want to put some chapter headline tags into an .htm document that I am converting into an ebook. The instructions in the tutorial for how to write the tags are clear enough, but the tutorial does not explain how to actually get at the source code of the .htm document. I guess the assumption is that if you are fiddling with code, you already know that, but I am relatively new to this.

Can anyone advise?

The .htm doc was created from a Word 2004 doc (in Mac) using the "save as" function.

Here's the tutorial:
http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/xpat...xpath-tutorial

itimpi · 07-07-2011, 04:32 AM

A .htm file is a text file so can be edited with any editor capable of handling text files.

Having said that there are lots of editors around that are HTML 'aware' and give you special support for HTML editing.

sdfs · 07-07-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by itimpi

A .htm file is a text file so can be edited with any editor capable of handling text files.

Having said that there are lots of editors around that are HTML 'aware' and give you special support for HTML editing.

Thanks for your answer. I read that this was supposed to be the case, but it is not so. Opening the .htm document in a text editor does not grant you access to the code. It only allows you to edit the content.

I did more research last night, and it seems you need to use a script editor to gain access to the actual .html code behind the document.

DoctorOhh · 07-07-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfs

Thanks for your answer. I read that this was supposed to be the case, but it is not so. Opening the .htm document in a text editor does not grant you access to the code. It only allows you to edit the content.

What editor are you using? Any text editor should expose all of the code.

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Originally Posted by sdfs

I did more research last night, and it seems you need to use a script editor to gain access to the actual .html code behind the document.

I have never needed a special editor. I use either notepad++ or Sigil to edit my books at the html level.

Good Luck.

Starson17 · 07-07-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfs

Thanks for your answer. I read that this was supposed to be the case, but it is not so. Opening the .htm document in a text editor does not grant you access to the code. It only allows you to edit the content.

I did more research last night, and it seems you need to use a script editor to gain access to the actual .html code behind the document.

Itimpi is correct, you are misinformed. Either you are using an html editor in its WYSIWG mode (that hides the html code) or you are referring to the html output of a server script and you are trying to get to the server script (which the server won't give you).

Starson17 · 07-07-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dwanthny

I use either notepad++ or Sigil to edit my books at the html level.

Will Sigil open html files? I've used it for epub, but never tried to open html.

DoctorOhh · 07-07-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Starson17

Will Sigil open html files? I've used it for epub, but never tried to open html.

I recall opening a html in Sigil then saving it as a ePub. At least that's my recollection.

Edit: I just tried it again and Sigil does great opening html and saving it as ePub. Of course this is one editor that doesn't reveal the code until you switch to code view.

sdfs · 07-07-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dwanthny

What editor are you using? Any text editor should expose all of the code.

I have never needed a special editor. I use either notepad++ or Sigil to edit my books at the html level.

Good Luck.

Okay, so something is not right with my text editor, then.

sdfs · 07-07-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Starson17

Itimpi is correct, you are misinformed. Either you are using an html editor in its WYSIWG mode (that hides the html code) or you are referring to the html output of a server script and you are trying to get to the server script (which the server won't give you).

I am using TextEdit v 1.6 (standard on a Mac). It is in WYSIWG mode, but I can't figure out how to turn that off.

Starson17 · 07-07-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfs

I am using TextEdit v 1.6 (standard on a Mac). It is in WYSIWG mode, but I can't figure out how to turn that off.

Change the Preferences, then quit and re-open the file. Go to TextEdit --> Preferences... and choose "Open and Save".

Under TextEdit Preferences, the first option under "When opening a file": you want to check Ignore rich text commands in HTML files. Check that option, then quit TextEdit.
You can also do this by manually selecting File --> Open..., choosing the file, and also selecting the option in the Open dialog window of "Ignore rich text commands",

sdfs · 07-07-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Starson17

Change the Preferences, then quit and re-open the file. Go to TextEdit --> Preferences... and choose "Open and Save".

Under TextEdit Preferences, the first option under "When opening a file": you want to check Ignore rich text commands in HTML files. Check that option, then quit TextEdit.
You can also do this by manually selecting File --> Open..., choosing the file, and also selecting the option in the Open dialog window of "Ignore rich text commands",

You're my hero, Starson. That worked perfectly. Many thanks!

Starson17 · 07-07-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfs

You're my hero, Starson. That worked perfectly. Many thanks!

I'm glad it worked for you.

07-07-2011, 01:26 AM	#1
sdfs Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	how to edit source code of .htm doc? I have been reading the XPATH tutorial in the caliber User Manual because I want to put some chapter headline tags into an .htm document that I am converting into an ebook. The instructions in the tutorial for how to write the tags are clear enough, but the tutorial does not explain how to actually get at the source code of the .htm document. I guess the assumption is that if you are fiddling with code, you already know that, but I am relatively new to this. Can anyone advise? The .htm doc was created from a Word 2004 doc (in Mac) using the "save as" function. Here's the tutorial: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/xpat...xpath-tutorial

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07-07-2011, 04:32 AM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	A .htm file is a text file so can be edited with any editor capable of handling text files. Having said that there are lots of editors around that are HTML 'aware' and give you special support for HTML editing.

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