What
is an electronic book compiler?
He has written and reviewed
his e-book, hired an artist who has produced outstanding graphics and is now
ready to put together his e-book. What you need to make an electronic book is a
software called an electronic book compiler.
There are many various
compilers to choose from, but first, you need to know properly what an eBook
compiler does. Here is the simple explanation:
An eBook compiler is a software
program that converts pages of text or HTML text into a single executable file
or an electronic book.
If you or someone you hired
has created a file with HTML graphics, you will need an HTML e-book compiler.
This type of compiler requires a practical knowledge of the HTML tag language.
You can also use the software to do this for you, such as Microsoft FrontPage
or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
How
to choose an electronic book compiler?
There are a large number of
compilers of electronic books available in the market, all with a brilliant
sales copy and a tekkie language. It can be very confusing and overwhelming
very fast without some simple guidelines to help you discover which compiler is
right for you.
The
choice of an electronic book compiler depends on several factors:
1. How did you create your
pages? Did you use HTML or PDF format? There are many more compilers available
for HTML, but you can find some very good compilers that will convert your PDF
files into an electronic book.
2. Take into account the ease
of use of the program and the thoroughness of the software instruction manual.
It is absolutely necessary that the compiler you buy has an instruction manual,
documentation or "assistants" online. If not, your chances of discovering
how to use the program correctly are compromised, and the time required to do
so will be significant.
Many compiler manufacturers
offer a free trial version so you can play with it and see if it suits your
needs. Download the trial version and see if it really does what it says it
does.
3. Security functions. If you
plan to sell your eBook, carefully review the security features of the compiler
software. The security functions should include: prevent the reader from
modifying the text, access only the pages you assign or enter a password,
different ways to generate passwords such as secure, easy-to-use passwords and
open passwords.
4. Supports scripting. Find
out what scripts the software supports. Scripts allow you to create special
effects, customize menus, and create and modify the interactivity of other
users. Choose a compiler that allows you to include graphics, search windows,
hyperlinks, forms, surveys, etc.
5. Prices. This is a factor
that is not always easy to measure. The most expensive compilers are not
automatically your best option. Choose your compiler to build upon the
necessary requirements for your e-book.
That means you need to know
exactly how you plan to use your Ebook and what features you need.
Let's look at some of these
factors in more detail. First, make sure you have the right browser to run the
compiler. Most HTML compilers use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Take
a look at the version that the compiler supports. Compilers that beg a browser
will not run on a computer that does not have the required browser installed.
However, there are HTML compilers for eBooks that do not require you to have
any browser installed on your computer. These compilers run on any Windows
system.
If you choose a compiler that
requires a browser, verify that the browser is installed correctly and that it
is correctly configured according to the compiler's specifications. Check if
certain functions are activated or deactivated, and make adjustments according
to the instructions of the compiler.
Security is an essential
factorial of any compiler, regardless of whether you plan to sell or give away
your e-book. One of the main reasons to use a compiler is to prevent the reader
from modifying the contents. A secure compiler allows access only to the pages
you want the user to access excepting they enter a correct password.
To find out how safe an eBook
compiler is for eBooks, open an eBook in it. While it is open, check the
provisional directory of your computer. You can usually access this by typing
C: \ Windows \ temp. If you see a lot of files when your eBook is open or
running, it means that your computer is decompressing the secure data in your
eBook before displaying the eBook to the viewer. This method is not safe! It
means that anyone who knows how to access these temporary files can steal the
secure data and then play with their e-book to satisfy the desire of their evil
heart. Remember, one of the main purposes of buying and using an HTML compiler
is to defend your property.
Next, let's discuss the
passwords. When you try to choose an eBook compiler, check the type of
passwords the compiler supports. Almost all compilers offer some type of
password protection that guarantees that the user can only access the content
that they bought. However, the best compilers offer several ways to generate
different types of passwords. Choose a compiler that provides safe, easy to use
and open password generation options.
Another significant factor when
it comes to passwords is how the compiler generates them. A compiler that has a
generation of internal password protection built into the software is more
secure than the compilers that are linked to the live Internet password control
systems.
Find out if the compiler
generates passwords online. If you have this option, it allows you to choose
any payment processing system you want or perform the payment processing
yourself.
Next, note the size of an
electronic book that the compiler supports. The best compilers can create
e-books up to 2 GB in size without decompressing HTML pages or hard disk
images. In general, e-books that are 2 GB in size can easily support 6 GB of
compressed data. The problem here is that only text files will generally be
compressible.
You do not want a compiler
that unpacks this amount of data when the user tries to open his eBook. This
would mean that anyone who buys their eBook will have to wait for all the data
to be decompressed before they can access their eBook just after downloading
it. So look for compilers that only temporarily unzip files that are NOT HTML
on the local hard drive. Files that are not HTML include Flash, Word and
Acrobat files. This type of compiler is safer and certainly faster.
Make sure that the compiler
you choose is compatible with the software on your system. Check what version
of Windows you require and make sure you have that version before buying your
compiler.
Support problems are extremely
important. Choose a compiler that includes an installation program. This
program allows your user to choose a number of different places on his computer
to install the e-book, place a shortcut on his desk and add the e-book, if
desired, to the Programs menu.
You also want excellent and
accessible supplier support. Make sure you can access quick technical support!
At three in the morning, this factor will be VERY important. Also, check the
terms of the free technical assistance offered. Unlimited technical support is
obviously the best option.
Check if the company offering
the compiler software offers a service level agreement. This agreement is to
ensure your quality response to your questions or problems.
A good thing to dissect is how
long the compiler has been in the market. Generally, the version number will
give you an idea. The longer the program is on the market, the greater the
version number, the more errors have been resolved.
When choosing an eBook
compiler, do not get carried away by incredible promises and dazzling sales
copies. First, do your homework and then consider all the problems and factors
above before choosing an electronic book compiler.
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