Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
On 12/8/2010 1:20 PM, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Richard, ePublisher Pro has been able to create ePUB output since the 2010.2 release. This is fairly straight-forward to accomplish with FrameMaker source documents. ePublisher handles all ePUB 2.0 packaging requirements and offers support for configuring splash page images under various readers. You can check out a segment on building ePUB deliverables with ePublisher here: 47:50 into the session http://www.webworks.com/Recordings/2010/09/Show%20Me%20-%20September%202010/ The segment also discusses inherent limitations you may encounter with various ePUB readers and demonstrates ePublisher options to address them (large image handling, wide table layouts, etc.) Ben Allums all...@webworks.com 512-381-8885 ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
It would appear that EPUB standard involves an XML standard, in which case you could very well use FrameMaker in Structured mode. On Dec 8, 2010, at 13:20, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as qui...@airmail.net. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/quills%40airmail.net Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
If you end up having to switch from (presumably unstructured) FrameMaker, I'd suggest switching not to InDesign but to DITA to accomplish your goals. You can leverage your group's existing FM knowledge by still using FM to create your PDFs, but with DITA you are no longer locked into one company's proprietary format, and you can take advantage of newer technologies and deliverable types in the future without having to change formats again. Shane Taylor On Dec 8, 2010, at 2:20 PM, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as sh...@taylortext.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/shane%40taylortext.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
In addition to my previous reply, here is a link that will explain the format in detail. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPUB?wasRedirected=true On Dec 8, 2010, at 13:20, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as qui...@airmail.net. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/quills%40airmail.net Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
Hi Rich, You can use FrameMaker as your source files. You'll need to go through ePublisher Pro or MIF2GO to get the output you want. It's non-trivial (read, a huge PITA) to get everything working, but it can be done. Here's some general information on ePub issues: http://www.scriptorium.com/2010/09/how-to-succeed-in-epub-building-with-really-trying/ Good luck. If you decide you want professional help (hmmm...that sounds bad), give us a call. Regards, Sarah O'Keefe On Dec 8, 2010, at 2:20 PM, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as oke...@scriptorium.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/okeefe%40scriptorium.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. Sarah S. O'Keefe President oke...@scriptorium.com phone: 919 459 5362 blog: www.scriptorium.com/blog twitter: sarahokeefe ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
I don't think FM can create them directly - they have to go through the Tech Comm. Suite to RH8 to be created there (as far as I know). The newly demoed FM10 may be able to though. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of ri...@inficon.com Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 2:21 PM To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
Re: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
Hi Richard, There is this for a start: http://docs.webworks.com/ePublisher/2010.2/Help/02.Designing_Templates_and_Stationery/7.01.ePUB http://blogs.adobe.com/techcomm/2010/04/generate_mobile_output_epub_format_using_robohelp_8_1.html http://blogs.roundpeg.com/2010/05/epub-output/ http://forums.adobe.com/message/2647940 Good luck Alan On 9/12/2010, at 8:20 AM, ri...@inficon.com wrote: The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard -- Alan T Litchfield AlphaByte PO Box 1941, Auckland, 1140 New Zealand http://www.alphabyte.co.nz http://www.alphabyte.co.nz/beatrice ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
Hi Richard, If you look at the EPUB datasheet PDF, you will see that EPUB is an XML-based file format designed to reflow text according to screen size. Since EPUB is XML-based, you should be able to produce output from FrameMaker that can be converted to EPUB format. As far as tools, you can look at Webworks EPublisher (I think that's what they call it now), or possibly Mif2Go. If you are using structured FrameMaker, you may be able to use XSLT to transform your documents to the EPUB format. I am sure there is more to it than I am describing, but my point is that you don't have to switch to InDesign to produce EPUB files. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-659-8267 r...@frameexpert.com *** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com Subject: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/eboo ks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker
I'd forgotten about using calibre (it's free) and will convert PDFs to ePUB format eBooks. It doesn't handle digital rights, so if you wanted to restrict your ePUB in any way, it won't work - it only creates open ePUBs. -Original Message- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Rick Quatro Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:00 PM To: ri...@inficon.com; framers@lists.frameusers.com Subject: RE: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker Hi Richard, If you look at the EPUB datasheet PDF, you will see that EPUB is an XML-based file format designed to reflow text according to screen size. Since EPUB is XML-based, you should be able to produce output from FrameMaker that can be converted to EPUB format. As far as tools, you can look at Webworks EPublisher (I think that's what they call it now), or possibly Mif2Go. If you are using structured FrameMaker, you may be able to use XSLT to transform your documents to the EPUB format. I am sure there is more to it than I am describing, but my point is that you don't have to switch to InDesign to produce EPUB files. Rick Quatro Carmen Publishing Inc. 585-659-8267 r...@frameexpert.com *** Frame Automation blog at http://frameautomation.com Subject: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB standard. He sent me the link: http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/eboo ks_software.html I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in FrameMaker. My books are delivered as PDFs. I am loathe to shift from FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker to create eBooks and EPUB documents? Thanks! Richard ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as jeff.coatswo...@jonassoftware.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/jeff.coatsworth%40jonassoftware.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
