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The Indoor Farming Revolution
How indoor farming could feed the world
The United Nations estimates that by 2050 the world's population will have grown to nearly 10 billion people. But how do we feed them? The Netherlands thinks it has found a solution: indoor farming.
Just south of The Hague, in the Westland region of the Netherlands, miles upon miles of greenhouses are spread across the landscape. They have been built by Dutch farmers as part of a 20-year movement to pursue sustainable agriculture by growing indoors. In times of climate change the Dutch agricultural revolution seeks to move beyond greenhouses, which still rely on outside forces like sunlight. But it isn't cheap. "What really matters is if the income is larger than the cost", says Leo Marcelis, university professor at Wageningen University. Fueled by indoor farming, the country has become the second biggest food exporter in the world.FULL SYNOPSIS


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Hi Mohammad Abu S., I noticed your profile and would like to offer you my project. We can discuss any details over cha...your profile and would like to offer you my project. We can discuss any details over chat. Rate 25 eur/hr. I am having problems with new French DIDs that are set up in my ip pbx. Should be an easy fix for a asterisk expert. Thanks.
I need to integrate a softphone with fusion PBX/freeswitch.
Hey Need to add a new feature ASTPP VOIP BILLING ASTPP use freeswitch pbx, but he generate diaplan. wee need add function pitch shift
Se requiere configurar una central PBX Asterisk, para que funcionen las llamadas entrantes y salientes, ademas de una troncal entre varios países
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I have fusionpbx sip server working online. I need help to use cisco phones model 7945 with this pbx.
I need someone that can make a Call blasting for usa .And including leads .
We have a Hosted PBX provider that will provide all the PBX API's but we need this setup in salesforce.
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Hola, Estamos buscando 10 artículos sobre los temas "software call center", "cloud contact center" "webrtc" "pbx" y otras temas relacionados con centralitas virtuales, call centers y telefonía ip. Somos una empresa de tecnología que ofrece números virtuales nacionales e internacionales, servicios de centralita virtual y c...
...scenario; - I have sip phones registered to my ip pbx - when a sip phone try to call a mobile/landline - my pbx will route the call to "skype gateway" - skype gateway will use a skype account to connect the call transparently sip phone -> ippbx -> skypegateway -> gsm/landline inbound calls to be handled with ip pbx the project should be a windows deskt...
Consultation on stepping up our QA, CD/CI and DevOps processes Deliverable: We would like to automate testing of the web-interface of our hosted PBX platform. The testing needs to work through the following: - User credentials (are correct restrictions applied to the user based on their permissions?) (our system has a very complex permissions model
I need a Cloud PBX multi-tenant like Bicom PBXware where I can create virtual pbx to resell to my customers. My customers can access his accounts and manage IVR (with easy gui), configure trunks, sip accounts, registrations, hear registrations & billing and so on... Bicom PBXware software Link : [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n]
Hi, I am looking to get bitrix crm. Below is the details of what ...recreating the forms * Automating leads distribution * setting trigger to reassign lead if not accepted with a certain specified period of time * Mobile phones integration without PBX system * Google Calendar and Bitrix calendar integration * Landing page and email marketing feature
I need a very small VB6 or VB.Net app that will exercise the features of TAPI3. It will have buttons that do the following: 1. Connect to a Panasonic PBX through COM Port. 2. Dial a number on that device. 3. Hang up the connection. 4. Whatever other interesting button you'd care to include. The purpose of the program is to use as a tutorial (for me)
Use a raspberry PI 3 as a PBX/IVR 1) PBX system (FreePBX?) with SIP for google voice (& callcentric) 2) 1-3 extension to go to a rj11 jack (preferably 3 if possible) 3) 1 extension to send a signal from the pi to hardware specified by the dev to close a circut, only after entering code (for example when selecting extension 9, it should prompt for a
I just need someone to configure an avaya 9608 phone quickly. I have pbx in a flash installed and the avaya phone is stucked on discover
We need to move our asterisk servers from the current setup to a new hostingcenter. We only want applicants, who in their history has minimum 10 asterisk/VoIP/PBX completed jobs as reference. You must be able to start up the task within the next two days and you must be finished with the task no later than 3 days after it has begun.
...there is a possibility of making 50+ simultaneous calls) 1.1. Callers, who make outgoing calls only (clients) 1.2. Callers, who are in the queue (similar to the operator in the PBX) and receive incoming calls (employees). Have the ability to call back. 2. Simple outgoing call widget 2.1. This widget is activated only after payment. 2.2. Depending on the
Looking for assistance creating a Hot Desking Script for FreePBX/Asterisk without enabling device and use...be great. 6. To logout Dial a feature code/Speed Dial i.e. *773 We'd expect to receive the script(s) with instructions of where to place them or what files to modify on the PBX and to be able to test and confirm it works before releasing funds.
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Hello Dear i have Opportunity to work together. now i have local FreePBX system using SIP ...our office . And development of an application such as Zoiper application, this application enables the user to answer and make thir calls. I think it will be like cloud PBX service . i hope you get my point , and i will shear with you some pic about my idea
Hi, I'm looking for an expert Zo...want to do things like: -Setup salesperson commission tracking with rules. It should be connected to Zoho Subscription invoices. -Setup metered billing will pull data from PBX -Setup Avalara Taxes and the location based taxes should display on the checkout page Many many more complex modifications. Thanks! Nate
Hello, We have an issue with our VoIP (Asterisk / PBX) based application that it receives no calls when running on the background. The issue is currently that; 1) APP is in the Android recent-tabs it sometimes receives calls / broadcasts. 2) APP when not (closed) from the recent-tabs it never receives calls / broadcasts. 3) APP crashes when not directly
This current project shall be awarded to individual who can install IP based PBX alongwith open source billing module ([kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n]). The IP PbX shall be asterisk based on linux platform. VPS for installation will be provided. The payment terms include 50% payout at the time of 50% work completion and rest at
I have requirement of asterisk PBX developer
Help programming sip endpoints, applications voice & sms in [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n] I need to connect my [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n] account to my PBX, be able to forward DID numbers to another number, and direct sms's messages. I would also like to complete the project described here [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n] Prior experience
hi have a ip500 with ip office ver 10. with analog phone line and zip trunking were install some time back 40 constant calls only can see 24 of them 10 1616i phones with bm32 module so I need some body with Experince in avaya platform also will like to connect a remote phone,voice mail
We're looking for someone who's able to get these key features to work between the 3CX PBX and Odoo 12: [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n] If incoming call hits the 3cx server we need to open the contact from odoo linked to that phone number. Like here [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n]
I have setup an Asterisk Cloud deployment and need some help tweaking the final steps of the setup
I want my IP PBX to be connected to Twilio WebRTC so that can be able make calls using Twilio SIP account. Calls from my PBX will come from an IP so I need someone who can make the set up for me to start using Twilio voice trunk.
I have a very serious problem with my hosted PBX: It is available online but I already change the default 5060 to 10... Firewall and fail2ban are already setup. Sip phones can call using dialcheap and megavoip. The problem is that hackers make calls using dialcheap and megavoip and I cannot stop it. ##, *2, Tr are already disabled
I need someone to setup my softphone with vpn and connect to an existing hosted pbx. my sip and voip are blocked by my isp
after cloud server down we have: [2018-Dec-04 10:22:27] [CRITICAL] (admin/[kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n]) - Connection attmempt to AMI failed when we try: [root@pbx]# fwconsole restart Asterisk not currently running Running FreePBX shutdown... UCP Node Server is not running Running FreePBX startup... Starting Asterisk... [--------------->------------] 13
...( can use odoo or erpnext or any other erp system) system can be integrate with doormakaba devices, for door access cards xpossible devices ( for wifi access) and PBX ( panasonic pbx ) we are looking for odoo or any other erp system which ALREADY have these options. please don't bid if don't know the working of these devices. i am not looking for
We are looking for Java developer who can develop CTI & IM desktop software for our asterisk based PBX. for instant messaging we are currently using Openfire server but other XMPP servers are also welcome. We already have design and initial code to start with. Details of project will be shared on request.
...merged both at the moment but needs the integration for call flow like: [kirjaudu nähdäksesi URL:n] 1. session linking in gui. 2. having use proper pbx in gui 3. call not approaching with proper pbx handling. 4. having issue in core integration gui. like provider, active calls, gateways etc...
I need code line examined, and a custom report built in Java and possibly PHP. This custom report needs to be built around an existing call...built in Java and possibly PHP. This custom report needs to be built around an existing call center platform and the report will need to seek and parse data from an existing PBX/Call Center Platform/FreePBX.
Hi Prostitov, I need help with our PBX system. Will you be around in about 5 hours from now?
Asterisx PBX application - Receive call, check filesystem (configured UNC path) to determine if audio files needs to be played. - Transfer (bridge) and record call. - When call ends, send recorded audio file to a http endpoint (HTTP). - Configure all into a Hyper-V virtual machine (Windows 2016 server)
we need some assistance with the setup of a backup VSAT Trunk and ISDN connection. we have 2 issues which we need assistance with which may be an issue with the Cube router 3rd party equipment or VSAT provider.
FreePBX is...SonicWall. When there is only one phone is connected to FreePBX it works fine with no issues when we try to connect second phone from the same network it cannot register with PBX and can't receive any calls. Sometimes second phone gets registered and can dial out, but if we try to call some other extension it comes back with busy sound.
We want to develop the source code to integrate SuiteCRM with Pbx 3CX PRO by using the 3CX Visual Studio Plugin Template which generates all the code. The 3CX Visual Studio Plugin Template provides with a Wizard that asks for the type of Authentication, the type of web services and the URLs needed to develop your plugin. After providing this information
...setup ip pbx in my office 1: where i have landline phone to be connected to a local ip-pbx. 2: setup 5-7 local IP Phones (Wifi). 3: train me on how to setup Extensions so some calls will be forwarded to Voip. 4: Setup Voip provider. 5: setup smartphone client for ios/android for Voip. where someone can receive calls forwarded from ip-pbx. this includes

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Motivational Interviewing Trainer
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Motivational Interviewing Trainers Course.This is a two day intensive tutor led and classroom based course for those who want to become proficient in delivering MI training in the workplace. This course does not teach the clinical skills of MI but rather will focus on how to deliver MI training effectively. Therefore, applicants must have experience of applying Motivational Interviewing in practice, and should have completed our MI Theory and Skills and MI Practice courses, or have undertaken other training and developed sufficient experience through their own practice, in order to undertake this course. The submission of an audio tape demonstrating proficiency in MI from a client/patient session, will be part of the application process. The course only runs once a year and places are limited. This course does not qualify participants for membership of MINT. Successful participants will receive a coAim issued Certificate as a Trainer in Motivational Interviewing. Certification Our Motivational Interviewing courses have been awarded CPD points by the ACI - Addiction Counsellors of Ireland. This course qualifies for 10 CPD points. You will receive a coAim issued Certificate as a Trainer in Motivational Interviewing when you successfully complete the course. Location The Ashling Hotel is superbly located just a five minute stroll from Heuston train station in Dublin, and a quick ten minute journey by LUAS from Connolly train station. It is also very convenient for motorists arriving into Dublin from the M50. Parking is available at the hotel at an extra cost. Tea and coffee breaks are included in the price. Lunch is not included but there is a choice of bar food or a restaurant in the hotel and there are many options in the immediate vacinity.


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I love that NanoWriMo holds camp twice a year--that means I get to fully immerse myself in one of my ideas for yet another month. This time, my cabin mates are all from or have been published in Luna Station Quarterly. In July I will be working on something that I have yet to attempt. I still can't really pinpoint what genre it would be. It's about a fictional island in the Pacific. Although our current world exists in this world, they know little of it.
That's very vague, I know. But until I get working on it, I'm not sure I can reveal much more.
I've also got to get back on the revision bandwagon. I really want to get last November's project to the submission phase, whether that's another self-published title or (hopefully) published through a great indie publisher that seems to fit with what I'm working on. July will be a busy month writing away.And I'm going to love it. ;-)


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Who Me?
Being raised by the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion has filled me with unlimited amounts of courage, a giant heart, and the right half of a brain. The scarecrow got the left half. He's a genius balancing a budget but extremely flammable during the dry season. These three encouraged my constant doodling as a child which evolved into this wonderful career. Thank you, mom, dad, and uncle Butch.
Situational storytelling might be the best way to describe my work. Taking an assignment, research, and dive in. Conveying the surroundings, textures, tastes, colors, emotion, energy, landscape, and life. I always carry a dry sarcastic sense of humor, a full cup of creativity and a heaping tablespoon of professionalism. I'm respectful of the people I work with and photograph. We're all in it together so let's have fun.
Aside from shooting, I spend the balance of my time surfing, looking for my sunglasses, and stopping for a moment to take it all in. I live in downtown Charleston, SC USA.
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Spring Queening: Make a Plan
I can't put this off any longer. It's time. This house is in desperate need of a good spring cleaning. It's time to use Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook for something other than a decorative accent. The weather is finally decent enough to throw open the windows for some fresh air, and boy do we need it. I'm creating a strategy to transform this place into a sparkling show house. I'm serious.
But you can't just rush into something like this. Oh no. You have to have a plan. And the plan is to take full advantage of an empty house when my husband goes to visit family in a couple of weeks. I know, it's sad that my husband is going out of town and my grandest idea is to clean the hell out of the house. But it's so much easier when there's no one around and you can crank up the music and have a good time. Plus, it gives me time to make a plan.
Instead of tackling this masterpiece in one day, I'm going to spread out the work over a couple of days. To keep myself on track, I'm consulting all of the great room-by-room checklists available over at Real Simple. The first wave of battle will be the kitchen and bath. Best to get the really dirty business out of the way first. The next day, bedroom, living room and dining room. Which isn't so bad since the living and dining rooms are basically one in the same. And if everything stays on track, by the weekend I'll be able to focus completely on the most horrible mess of all, my office. It's indescribably cluttered. Books, magazines, crafty things, tools, junk. It's all there. And my desk is a nightmare too. This room needs some serious attention. I've always had messy offices, but this is just simply beyond reason. But not for long.
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Linen and Sunflowers
We came across this charming country table setting in Country Living Magazine. Who isn't charmed by cheerful sunflowers? You can't get this look if you are restrained with the flowers so splurge a bit and buy plenty. All you have to do is cut the sunflowers down low and place them in colorful bags with a water vessel insert. While we find the hay bales to be charming for a magazine shoot, we're not quite sold on them as a comfortable place to sit. However, they would be a great conversation piece.
You can get the look in your own back yard with our open weave Fjord Linen Tablecloth. Buy two and lay them across the long and short sides of the table.


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Four killed in clash over burning ghat
Four people were killed on Monday in a clash over a disputed land serving as a burning ghat at Malibari in North Dinajpur district, the police said.
The land in the Raiganj police station area was held by the Rajbanshi community, a scheduled caste, of the area for a long time and the tribals had an eye on it, they added.
The clash occurred when tribals early in the morning tried to grab a piece of the land and the Rajbanshis resisted. Two Rajbanshis and two tribals were killed while nine persons were injured in the clash, the police said.


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In recent years, The Friends of Ditcham Park School has raised over £10,000 in funds annually from the wide variety of fundraising and social events held. These funds are then used to benefit all of the children at the school by purchasing resources which are not available within the standard school budget.
How Are Funds Allocated?
FDPS operate a "bid" system, open to all parents, pupils and staff of the School. Bids are completed, using the form at the foot of this paragraph, and each request is assessed by the Committee at their regular meetings. Each bid should give a clear reason for the request(s), benefits and estimated costs. The FDPS Committee present then discuss each bid, and make a decision based on the majority vote. It is possible further information will be requested from the proposer before a decision is made.
A retrospective summary of our fundraising activities is given by the Chair at the AGM.
The Friends host a variety of events throughout the school year, our annual Christmas Fayre, Bingo Nights, a Halloween Party, Fabulous Ball's, Camp Overs with live music to name but a few.
Some of the bids over the past few years include:
- Outdoor gym equipment installed Summer 2016 – £13,000
- 2 Rowing machines for the Sports department – £2,120
- Games, sports equipment and storage for children to use at playtimes – £500
- Mixing desks, speakers and equipment for the Music department – £1,035
- Bird table outside the Junior classrooms – £100
- Role play equipment – £200
- Green Power "Goblin Car" construction kit for Upper Juniors – £1,500 Read More…
- New hockey team shirts – £540
- 3 heavy duty gazebos – sign written with DPS name and logo – £2,400
- Form 5 Prom – annual provision of £500 towards their special evening
We aim to raise more funds in the future to provide even more equipment and activities for all the children of our school. Please help us to achieve or goal.
2014-15 Bids awarded
Cycle Club equipment – including maintenance items and GPS – £1,772
Goblin Car and Helmets (Uppers) – £1,443 – Read More…
Juniors Play Equipment – £254
Team Ditcham sports/event bibs – £250
2013-14 Bids awarded
3D Printer, Software & first consumables for DT Department – £1,798
Stage Piano, Stand and amp for Music Department, South Downs Hall – £1,500
10 x 3-man tents for Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – £1,700
18 x Multi-cultural & Occupational dressing up costumes for Pre-Prep – £297
58 x Seniors (boys & girls) Hockey, Football & Basketball Shirts for PE Dept – £1,800
30 x Lino Cutting tools for Art Dept – £448
50% contribution towards Seniors day with playwright and poet Simon Ermitage – £1,000
Halloween Party for Juniors – £275
2012-13 Bids awarded
Oscar-style awards for the English Department – £70
2 x Large Gazebos for use by the School, printed with the DPS logo.
Fencing equipment for Form 1 – £1,500
Annual Form 5 Leavers Prom contribution – £500
Halloween parties for Juniors and Senior forms 1 & 2.
2011-12 Bids awarded
Rugby Scrummage machine & Tennis Court wind nets for PE department – £2,100
Duke of Edinburgh tents & stoves, for DofE participants – £2,200
Incubator for Middle Juniors – £200
3 junior size bikes for Cycling club – £750
Recording equipment for Music department – £850
Digital "Flip" camcorders for English department – £440
Annual Form 5 Leavers Prom contribution – £500
Halloween parties for Juniors and Senior forms 1 & 2.


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Everything you love about our new Parke blazer, just longer. Oh, and this silhouette is also crafted in cozy double-serge wool—a customer favorite since 2006, thanks to its more structured, polished feel.
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It's Friday!!! Woohoo! We made it. I am excited to be writing this blog and sharing my passion with others. ❤
I have my story written out on this blog. It is why I started in the first place. I love reading about nutrition and how we are made to eat foods put on this earth for our nourishment. I don't know about anyone else, but I didn't grow up on a farm or have any clue how our food industry worked until I started watching documentaries and reading books. It is so important to know what we are eating. I had always had the "ignorance is bliss" attitude about life in general. I was trying to eat what I thought was healthy because the box told me it was natural. The bottom line is that even the ingredients listed can be misleading. I had to change my outlook and eat real foods that weren't coming from a box or a can.
I just want to encourage you to have an open mind. Start small but ditched the processed foods or at least find a whole-food based convenience food(but you will pay A LOT for it). Find one day of the week for a couple hours to prep foods so you don't have an excuse to get the junk foods. Maybe you need to look at where your time is going….could you watch your favorite shows from the kitchen? Maybe not get sucked into Facebook or Instagram? What is wasting your valuable time?
Don't give up! Oh, and one more thing, if you don't feel better or maybe you get worse fatigue or a cold, etc it is very likely that your diet is working!!!! I can't stress this enough! Your body has to detox at the cellular level everything you have put in as fuel over the last few months or maybe even years. It is gross. The first time I ever gave up foods it was gluten. I went through MAJOR withdrawals and I remember feeling like crap and having a cold. It was a very short time and then by day 10 I was feeling great and I never looked back. You can read this many places and you won't believe it until you experience it, but carbs and sugar are addicting and you have to detox.
Drink lots of water. 😊 Enjoy what you CAN have like a nice coffee(no sugar) or put some fruit or lemon in the water. Maybe a hot tea is your thing?
Find a good chocolate(70% or darker) if you miss chocolate. This works for me. My Mom hates dark chocolate so she would rather get Lily's stevia-sweetened chocolate.
Let me know what you are craving! I can try to give you some more ideas. 😊


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This is a very special day for me. It was seven years ago today that I started working out every day — a decision that changed my life forever. Back then I had no expectation of success, having failed so many times before. I wish I could have seen into the future to today, to see that I could do it. That I did it! Read my weight loss story This year, I wanted to do Continue Reading
Review and giveaway: NewGrip Power Pads for weight lifting
Do you workout with weights? In the past year, I decided to add strength training to my fitness regime and I'm so glad I did. While I started this later in life, the important thing is I started. "Use it or lose it" is how your body works when it comes to muscle. Most of us are probably aware of that. But did you know that the benefits of strength training don't stop there? I was surprised to Continue Reading
Review and giveaway: Tackle your goals with The Athlete Mindset Workbook
Have you ever wanted to achieve a big goal, but found yourself intimidated, discouraged or unfocused? Maybe you know what you want, but you're unsure of how to get there...or even whether you can? I have struggled lately with some of those issues myself. That's why I was happy to find out about a new book, The Athlete Mindset Workbook, by Terry Orlick, Ph.D.; Leslie Lewis and Fatima Leite Continue Reading
Vlog 3: The Healthy Beauty Blog
Mentioned in this edition: One of my New Year's resolutions Speaking at the Charlotte Health & Fitness Expo 5 tips for starting a workout program SinfulColors' Flirt with Hearts nail color collection Real Purity cosmetics review and giveaway MESTRENGTH performance hydration drink powder review and giveaway Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified of new vlogs Continue Reading
Review and giveaway: MESTRENGTH all-natural sports drink mix
As you may have heard me mention, I try to "eat clean" most of the time -- meaning I steer clear of food and drinks with artificial colors and additives. I am also for the most part sugar-free, especially with drinks; and supplements with caffeine don't agree with me. For these reasons, I've had to avoid sports drinks...until now. I recently found out about a a new sports drink company called Continue Reading
Vlog 2: The Healthy Beauty Blog
In this edition: meet new kitten Willoughby; two delicious chicken recipes; giveaways by Balance Bar and Swanson Health Products; preview Reese Witherspoon's upcoming movie "Wild"; and my new e-newsletter. Articles mentioned: Homemade shake and bake (gluten free) Easy stovetop grilled chicken Balance Bar giveaway - ends Aug. 1 Swanson Health Products giveaway - July 21-25 Reese Witherspoon stars Continue Reading


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The Easy Way to Publish to Amazon's Amazing Kindle... Guides, Tips, and Kindle News
Add Guide Items to Link Table of Contents and Go to Begining
We must first let Mobipocket build our new HTML file. (We did that in the step titled "Using Mobipocket Creator".)
Then we add the Guide items to this new HTML file that Mobipocket just built for us.
NOTE: We are now working with a *new* HTML file... the file that Mobipocket just built, not the file that we imported into Mobipocket.
Mobipocket will put this new file in a different location, so it's easy to tell the difference between them.
This fact... that we now have two HTML versions of the same file, causes a lot of confusion and wasted time for those who don't notice the difference. I may annoy you with repeating the same thing over and over, but I do that because it is so easy to miss this vital fact.
At this point, it doesn't matter whether you started with MS Word 2003 and a Word file, or an HTML editor and an HTML file, we care only about the HTML file that Mobipocket built.
Ok, let's go:
In this Task, we will add Guide items to link to the "Table of Contents" and the "Beginning of File".
This completes the action needed to link the anchors that enable the Kindle to jump to "Table of Contents" or "Go to Beginning", when the Kindle user selects those items from the Menu.
For this to work, we must have already inserted "toc" and "start" anchors into our original file.
MS Word 2003 users inserted anchors "toc" and "start" into their file in an earlier step, described at "Insert Anchors for MS Word Table of Contents".
Those working with a different HTML editor must have already inserted anchors into their original HTML file. Joshua Tallent describes how in his book "Kindle Formatting".
When you import your file into Mobipocket, Mobipocket will build an HTML file and save it at your default location. If you have not changed it, your default will be My Documents\My Publications.
If you check your default location after you have imported your book, you will see a new folder with the same name as the file you just imported. (we will call it YourKindleBook) If you open the YourKindleBook folder, you will see a new file named YourKindleBook.html.
After you have let Mobipocket create your file, look at the top left of corner of your screen for a red book. Beside that red book, on a dark blue ribbon, is "Base Folder" and the file location and file that Mobipocket just created.
Look at the left of your screen, under the red book, for a light blue panel with a list of items under the title "View".
If no list is visible, click the little down-arrow after the word "View" to make it appear.
[Guide] is the last item on the list.
Click [Guide]
A new panel appears in the center of your screen, with the title: Guide Properties. It contains a button named [New Guide Item]
Click [New Guide Item]
The display changes to show empty boxes named Title, Type, Filename, and onclick.
At first you may think you are being asked to enter a Title into the first box... but no, it's easier than that... just click the little down arrow on the second box.
A list will appear with names of a large number of Guide Items. Since Mobipocket creates files for a lot of different eBook readers, it provides a lot of choices here.
We are interested in only two... "toc" for Table of Contents, and "start" for "Beginning of File".
When you choose "toc", the Title box is automatically filled in with "Table of Contents".
Next, you want your new HTML file to show in the Filename box. Click the [Browse] to your default location... or to the location shown at the top of your screen... and get the new HTML version of your file that Mobipocket just built.
What we want to do now, is to type "#toc" smack up against the end of our file name. We don't want any space or other character between them.
With your cursor in the Filename box, go to the end your filename.
An easy way to do that is, with your cursor in the Filename box containing your filename, press the END key on your keyboard. That sends your cursor to the very end of your filename.
Then, without a space or any other keystroke, type "#toc".
Like this:
To add your"start" item, click [Add New Item] again, and this time, choose "start".
The Title box is automatically filled with "Start of File". That's what Kindle calls "Beginning of File".
Browse to find your filename again, and add "#start" to the end of your filename.
Like this:
Click the [Update] button when finished.
Now you are ready to complete your Mobipocket Creator Build process, described in "Using Mobipocket Creator to Build the Kindle File".
If you should make changes to your file and build it again with Mobipocket Creator, you will always have to come back here to add your Guide Items just as you did this time.
57 comments:
Very well done for your work here. Impressive. 2 Questions:
Can I use MPC to create a TOC for my book?
Can i upload the HTML from word to Kindle(can I skip running it through MPC) as they are both HTML.
Thank you.
Yes, you can go directly from HTML to the Amazon Kindle Publishing Platform... but it's a lot easier to go through Mobipocket.ReplyDelete
Same about building your TOC... it's possible to do a limited one in Mobipocket, but easier to build it in Word.
Thank you for such explicit information. I added it easily but - when I try to update the Mobi Guide entries - I get a pop up error message: an unexpected java script error occurred.Mobipocket Creator Publisher v 4.2 build 41
Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/5.0; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; MDDC; .NET4.0C; BRI/2)0
Line: 149
Character: 3
Code: 0
Message: Object doesn't support this action
Url: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Mobipocket.com/Mobipocket%20Creator/rsrc/html/guide.html
Do you have any suggestion?
Yes, Victoriav,ReplyDelete
That error message is being seen more and more lately.
It must have to do with the fact that Windows has been updated, and Mobipocket has not... thereby creating a conflict.
Other people have solved the problem by changing to Internet Explorer 8... see my recent post about it:
Internet Explorer – Kindle - Mobipocket, Compatibility Issues
Hi - thank you for replying. I made a bit of progress but still not right. I used MOBI on my laptop with XP and it worked. Kindle "menu go to" is highlighted - but when I click it - it takes me to the book cover. Kindle is seeing a TOC but not my bookmark. I'm going to go over your instructions again. Meantime - I'm having a problem Importing the HTML file into Mobi. It inserts into the Browse box but when I click IMPORT, it just stays there as if it's frozen and won't import the html folder. Import worked on Win 7 but not on XP for me.ReplyDelete
CJ It worked !! I just tried all of your instructions again using Mobi on XP and I have a TOC and Beginning ! I couldn't have done this without your help. Thank you so much !ReplyDelete
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Thanks, Victoriav!ReplyDelete
That is almost always the solution... just go back through the steps.
They are so tedious to get right... but once you get them right they work perfectly.
Mobipocket will just sit there if there is something wrong with the file you are trying to feed it... most of the time, it won't give you an error message... but I've never yet seen it fail when it wasn't operator error... so if it does fail, I've learned to just look elsewhere for the problem.
I've been able to use your guide and the April Hamilton guide (http://www.aprillhamilton.com/resources/HowToUseAmazonDTP_v3.pdf)to finally get TOC, NCX, and Links working in my PRC file.ReplyDelete
But now my eBook (in Kindle Preview) always opens to my last chapter. I'm pretty baffled over that. Any suggestions on what to look for?
Hi Max,ReplyDelete
Yes... almost every time someone has a problem like that, it is solved by simply going back through the steps to insert your anchors (bookmarks) into the Word file, then add the Guide Items with Mobipocket Creator.
It's very easy... but very tedious to do... and very easy to make a mistake.
Mobipocket is an old program and doesn't have all the bells and whistles we would like, but what it does do, it does very well.
I'm betting that is all you need to do... just go back through and re-do each of those steps...
If you overlooked them, and didn't do them in the first place... just consult the CJ's Easy As Pie Search Box under the Birds on a Tight-Rope for such terms as "insert anchors" or "bookmarks" or "Guide Items" to read how to do it.
Hi CJReplyDelete
Thanks for all these great tips... I'm wondering if you can help me with more problems on this same topic.
I created my file from HTML rather than Word, then used Mobipocket to build the TOC, which generates a separate HTML file for the TOC. I also used the Mobipocket Guides to create menu links to the TOC as well as Start/Beginning, Glossary, etc.
When I preview my file in Kindle Previewer, all my Guide links are there - not just Start, TOC, Glossary, etc.
Then I upload to Amazon, and when I download the sample book to my Kindle for PC (I don't own a Kindle device), the 'Go' menu will take me to the Cover or Beginning, but TOC is greyed out, and none of the other menu items (Glossary etc.) display at all. Now, I don't know how much of this is because Kindle for PC is different from Kindle...?
Now, I'm assuming/guessing that the reason TOC is greyed out this time is because the TOC is in a different HTML file. You mentioned placing a #toc anchor in my HTML file and then from the Mobopocket Guides pointing to it, BUT my TOC is not in the main HTML file, it is in a separate one, and curerntly the guide points to this: mbp_toc.html
The TOC itself works, but any idea how I fill in the missing step and get that greyed-out menu item to work?
Also, will all the other Guide items (glossary etc.) show in a Kindle device?
thanks in advance for your help!
Hi Jody,ReplyDelete
I'm sorry, but I don't know how to make it all work when starting with HTML instead of Word.
That's why I use Word... it's just so much easier!
The only question I can answer is your last question...
The other Guide Items, such as Glossary, don't work with Kindle... sure wish they did!
Remember, Mobipocket is an old program and was designed to work with a lot of different ebooks, before the Kindle even existed.
Now that Amazon has started talking about Mobipocket again, I have hopes that they will update it... but that's just a hope, I have heard nothing to suggest that.
Sorry I couldn't help!
CJ, you are a star. I have been grappling with how to create a TOC and get it to work all day. I was about to give up when I found your site and that last extra step that you do in Mobipocket. I'm linking to this post from my blog. It will be a godsend to so many people!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for posting, Jodie... I'm glad it worked for you!ReplyDelete
Please post a link to your blog.
- AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Hi CJ!ReplyDelete
Your blog has been a lifesaver! Unfortunately, in this step i'm stuck...
I don't see [Guide] as an item on the view list in the Mobipocket creator.
Here's a screen shot of my Mobipocket:
I noticed the last post was less than 2 weeks ago & it worked for her so i'm pretty stumped!
I would be very grateful for your help.
I bet you have the "Home" version of Mobipocket Creator, rather than the "Publisher" version.
I'm not sure about the exact terms, but you will see it at download.
That's one of the things I caution to be careful about... to be sure to get the right version.
I didn't know the difference before... I was just quoting Mobipocket, but this must be it.
CJ thank you, thank you, thank you! I have spent hours and hours and tedious, painful hours trying to get the go to toc to work. Like others, I was just about to give up (and wail, cry and scream) when I found your post. May you be blessed in a million wonderful ways! Thanks a million. Donna.xReplyDelete
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I just tried to send you a GREAT BIG SMILE, but I somehow deleted my own message.
So here is a GREAT BIG SMILE of appreciation!
Thanks for reporting your success!
All I get under "View" are: "Publication Files", "Cover Image" and "Table of Contents".ReplyDelete
No "Guide".
I think you must have the "home" version, rather than the "professional" or "publishers" version of Mobipocket Creator.
I'm not sure of the exact names, but do know it's necessary to watch carefully when you download to be sure you get the complete package.
Like several others, I spent a LOT of time trying to figure out why my TOC & start guides weren't working. Thanks to your blog and the comments of others, I figured out I had to use an older PC we have w/IE 8. Both guides now work! However I have one other question - the Kindle Previewer has a button for "NCX View". When I click on that, I get this message:ReplyDelete
Missing NCX file
Your book is currently missing a NCX file, which defines the sequence and organization of your book. The NCX file allows readers to skip between chapters or sections of a Kindle book.
Please refer to the Kindle Publishing Guidelines, available from the Kindle Previewer Help Menu, to learn how to create and define a NCX file.
Is this something I need to correct? If so, can you point me to some info explaining what I need to do?
THANKS for sharing your knowledge with us!
Debbie K.
Hello from London CJ,ReplyDelete
Apologies if I've posted this already (yes, some people can't even get commenting right!).
Mark Twain said, "If I had more time, I'd write a shorter letter". I think that's a nod towards the difficulty in making complicated stuff, simple. You do it very well.
I wonder if you could shed some simple light on this dark mystery?
I've added a table of contents, and linked it all up so it works. However, if I click on an item from the contents, even though it takes me right there, the heading of that section changes formatting. It goes from a large title font, to something smaller. Strangely, if from there I skip back a page, then go forwards, it corrects itself.
Any ideas?
I'm using Word 2010, Internet Explorer 8, and I've observed this effect in the Kindle for PC app, as well as the Kindle Previewer (using various device settings, including the iPad and the DX, which also generate this odd change).
Sincerely appreciate your time in general.
Warm regards,
Venice A Fulton,
London, England
p.s. As a cat lover, I also appreciate how you sneak cats (and birds) into a technical site!
Hi Venice,ReplyDelete
Thanks for the kind words... and appreciation of cats and birds. I figure anything as scary as publishing can use a little lighthearted variety.
The "apparent" change of font size and style as you page through your finished Kindle is a result of the "fluid" text flow of digital text... not anything you did wrong.
Ah ha!ReplyDelete
Simple as that. You're right. Thank you sir.
Now I think that the only way around that, if you don't want certain bits of text to change, is to insert them as pictures, and link just below them. Can I be bothered? Answers on a postcard!
Thank you again.
I look forward to showing you how much you've helped.
All the best,
Hi VAF,ReplyDelete
Yes, I've seen some books that use images in that manner... but, since the fluid text is common, I don't know that it would be worth the time to create all those images.
Also, remember that images increase your file size... and, if you opt for the 70% royalty, it will increase your cost of download and reduce your income.
Wisconsin Hiker,ReplyDelete
About how to Create an NCX file... look at that title in the row of articles just under the Headline Banner of this website.
Thanks for the good words!
Wow, thank you for this. It's taken me two days to figure out WHAT I'm doing wrong. And I'm normally the one who doesn't face problems! I was following the Kindle formatting procedure perfectly, but it would not say that I had the TOC or start. haha Thank you for posting this!ReplyDelete
Anyone knows where I can find the professional version of Mobipocket Creator? On their web I can only find the version I have: Home Edition v4.2ReplyDelete
Thanks for a useful site!
Had you already downloaded the Home version before you discovered you needed the Professional version instead?
Someone else had this same problem recently.
He decided the problem was that Mobipocket was just showing him the same program he already had.
When he removed the Mobipocket Home version, then he went back to exactly the same place, and then it showed him both versions, and he was able to download the Professional or Publishers version.
Please try it... I hope it works for you!
Hi and thanks! Now it works! It seems when you install Mobipocket there are two alternatives and I had chosen the Home version the first time and not the professional.ReplyDelete
After I add #toc and #start to the end of the html file in the Guide Properties / Filename windows ("Table of Contents" and "Startup Page") I get this message:ReplyDelete
Mobipocket Creator Publisher v 4.2 build 41
Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.0; Trident/5.0; SLCC1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; Media Center PC 5.0; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; OfficeLiveConnector.1.5; OfficeLivePatch.1.3; .NET4.0C; BRI/2; AskTbGLSV5/184.108.40.20690)0
Line: 149
Character: 3
Code: 0
Message: Object doesn't support this action
Url: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mobipocket.com/Mobipocket%20Creator/rsrc/html/guide.html
Question: Is there some easier way to deal with this than to go to the Mobipocket support forum?
After I add #toc and #start to the end of the html file in the Guide Properties / Filename windows ("Table of Contents" and "Startup Page") AND CLICK "UPDATE" I get this message:
Mobipocket Creator Publisher v 4.2 build 41
Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.0; Trident/5.0; SLCC1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; Media Center PC 5.0; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; OfficeLiveConnector.1.5; OfficeLivePatch.1.3; .NET4.0C; BRI/2; AskTbGLSV5/188.8.131.5290)0
Line: 149
Character: 3
Code: 0
Message: Object doesn't support this action
Url: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mobipocket.com/Mobipocket%20Creator/rsrc/html/guide.html
Question: Is there some easier way to deal with this than to go to the Mobipocket support forum?
I don't think there is a Mobipocket support forum any more, Nikman, so we will just have to deal with it ourselves.
Mobipocket, as you know, is an old program, and it sometimes has conflicts with some later versions of MS products.
If you look around, you'll see messages from others with the same problem.
The easiest solution might be to switch to Calibre instead of Mobipocket.
Just search for "Download Calibre" to download it for free.
It's very complex, but not hard to use if you can just ignore the many different options it has.
I haven't done a tutorial on it because of that complexity, but I'll try to give you a hand if you get stuck.
Okay, this worked for me (I didn't invent it, but it worked):ReplyDelete
I uninstalled IE-9 and reverted to IE-8. Presto. Now I have a complete Kindle prc file with full Start and TOC capability. The villain was IE-9 (and/or Mobipocket for failing to keep up with the times).
Happy Days.
That settles it, then!
I had another report over the weekend, and we've had several in the past... going back to IE-8 solves that particular problem.
There used to be another problem with IE-9... the Amazon Kindle Publishing platform would not load a Kindle file if you were using IE-9 unless you made an adjustment that had something to do with an incompatibility.
I haven't heard anything about it in a while, so it may have been fixed, and I don't remember the details.
I'll try to find more details and post again later.
Your tutorials are really helping me out A LOT so thank you very much :-)
I was wondering about the TOC creation trough the mobipocket software, is it necessary to do that when we already have created one in the word document (with a toc anchor) ?
I haven't succeeded yet to make the guide items work, it gives the error message other people got too, you mentioned it might be IE 9 but before to downgrade to IE8 i'm gonna test it on another computer :s
But on this matter, I was wondering about the tag you said to use (start and toc) my book is in French and so is my kindle software (for instance on the left side bar menu, it says "debut" and not "begin"), do you know if for others languages, we can still use "toc" and "start" as an international way to keep things standard and simple?
Also I can't seem to find here if you've approached the topic of the "metadata" and "book settings" is there any specific posts about these topics or there aren't important as long as we did the others steps (importing file to create the htlm, cover, the guide items)?
Thanks a lot!
No, you don't have to create a toc in Mobipocket... just in Word...
Also... the other items in Mobipocket such as metadata and settings do not refer to Kindle, so just ignore them.
I don't know the answer to whether you can still use "start" and "toc"... but here is what I think:
When you put in your Bookmarks into Word, you type in what you want... that is, there is no list and you select "start" from the list... you type "start"... so I think it doesn't matter which language you type in... but of course you must type the same thing as Bookmarks and also as Guide Items when you are in Mobipocket.
Now about IE 9 or IE 8... I've heard but have no way to test it myself... the conflict occurs only when you have a TOC that you created with Word's automatic TOC creator.
And, that it does not occur when you create a TOC using Hyperlinks.
What you might do is delete your toc and go through the guide items process and see if it works...
It won't matter that the toc is actually not there... the guide items software is looking only for the word toc.
If all is well, then create a new toc using hyperlinks.
I do not have a tutorial on creating a toc that way... because it takes a lot of time and I did not think it necessary... but maybe it is.
It's easy to do just by following MS Word's prompts... or you can look about on the Internet, where there are plenty of tutorials telling you how.
Please let me know if it works for you!
Hi CJReplyDelete
Thanks a lot for all your answers, it sure helps a lot :)
I've just tried the trick (deleting the TOC in the word, even i tried by deleting the toc bookmark too, and re-doing the process, just trying to add the guide item "start") but it stills says:
Mobipocket Creator Publisher v 4.2 build 41
Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; Trident/5.0; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; .NET4.0C; InfoPath.3)0
Line: 149
Character: 3
Code: 0
Message: Object doesn't support this action
Url: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Mobipocket.com/Mobipocket%20Creator/rsrc/html/guide.html
i will try it on another computer with another IE, hopefully :s
thanks again!!!
Well, that dashes that theory!ReplyDelete
What version of IE 9 do you have? (what appears in the Help dialog box?).
I have a new computer with what I assume is the latest version of IE 9, and I do not get that error.
Another possibility is for you to abandon Mobipocket and use the free (donate-ware) program Calibre.
I have posted the link somewhere around here... in response to a comment... or you can just Google for it.
I have not written a tutorial for it and its help files are directed to programmers, not end users, but you can probably figure it out.
Good luck... and please report back with your results!
Hi CJ,ReplyDelete
Thank You!!!
I heard about Calibre but since it was working fine 'till now, I'm still giving it a try : ) and it does work now with IE8, as soon as IE 9 was gone, it worked...that is to add the guide items BUT they don't work when I open the ebook in my publications. I've tried a bunch of things like deleting the bookmarks, do new one, delete the TOC, etc. In the process I f*up my formating and re-did that lol, end up uninstall mobi and re-install, still nothing. I thought about building the TOC manually but I don't think it's the problem since the "start" doesn't work either. if I click on "début" in the ebook it jumps me to the first page just after the cover and not my bookmark. I verified my bookmark both in word and in the htlm file and they exist! Maybe it only works once the prc file has been uploaded on kindle?
My toc works great though, only the bookmarks on the left navigation bar are not :(
it's a short ebook so it's no big deal, but still it'd be better : )
I'll keep looking this weekend! and if i find a way, i'll post it here too.
WOOHOO it works!!!ReplyDelete
First off all, it'll probably sounds very obvious BUT I only realized that yesterday when I thought my new files were not updating: it is very important to delete out of the kindle reader (for pc) library the previous ebook version, otherwise it opens of course the old version and you think "nothing happened" (stupid me yes! even I had changed the name but the mobi still "remembers" the file)
Anyway, to fix my problem, I just re-did the whole process (with deleting first everything out of mobi and kindle and the "my publications" file in "my documents") with 1/uploading the doc 2/the cover and 3/the guides (and NOT build first!) and only then 4/build. (I thought I could add the guides afterwards since I followed first your tutorial on the building the htlm file and then this post regarding the guides)
Voila : ) it's pretty obvious now to me, we'll put that a beginner honest mistake ;-)
I hope it'll help others who might encounter the same issue : )
ps:Now I can start my day and then figure out the Kindle process Lol
Thanks so much for sticking to it... and for reporting your progress here.
I will add this last "adventure" of yours to the tutorials to help others who come along with the same problem.
Thanks again!
Thanks CJDelete
I guess we all do mistakes, try & learn : )
Have a great week!
- AnonymousFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Hi CJ,ReplyDelete
I had the same problem with my Start beginning at the end, and also my TOC starting at chapter 2 in one of the books. So, if I go back and redo all the bookmarks (start and TOC), should that fix the problem?
I only have the NCX file left. I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. :)
Yes... that seems to be the solution that works most often... just go back through the steps.
It's so easy to miss something... or to type an extra period... something like that.
The NCX is an extra step that many don't do, and Amazon does not seem to be enforcing that requirement, so you might try publishing without it... then come back and do it later if you must.
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Hi Cj,Delete
It's me again. I don't think I'm understanding this NCX file correctly. How do you save Notepad files as .NCX? My computer does not seem to have the ability to save as .NCX at all. Am I misunderstanding this?
I went through some instructions on other sites that said to save the NCX file as toc.ncx in the text editor (Notepad) but that only saves it as an HTML file. I want this file in my Kindle books, but I just can't seem to wrap my mind around how to save as an .NCX file in any of my Office programs. Am I missing something?
Is there even a way to save files as .NCX? I found a site where someone had a downloadable zipped book for formatting your Kindle and one of his files showed up saved as an .NCX file, so I believe you *can* save it that way, but for some reason I just can't seem to figure out (or find out) how.
Any help/info would be greatly appreciated! :D
Thank you,
- AnonymousApril 26, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Hi CJ,Delete
I didn't think this comment had posted. Well, I figured out the NCX file about twenty seconds after I wrote that comment, and was able to finalize my Kindle files! I'm almost finished with the CreateSpace process and have been getting all my articles/information up on my website, so everything should be (finally) up and ready to go within the next two weeks.
Thanks for all of your help! :D
Best wishes,
- AnonymousFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Hi CJ,ReplyDelete
Thanks for the info! Hopefully, this is the *last* time I will have to redo the bookmarks. I had issues with the bookmarks and TOC last week that drove me batty.
I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'll go ahead and do the NCX and get the whole thing over with in one fell swoop. Besides, if I know how to do it now, it'll help me out in the future. Then it's on to CreateSpace and all *their* formatting rules...oh, joy! ;)
And thank you so much for this site, once again. The knowledge I have gained here about Kindle and how to properly prepare the files has been a tremendous help and blessing. Yours is the clearest set of step-by-step instructions that I've come across anywhere. :D
So can you please clarify: are your instructions at http://www.cjs-easy-as-pie.com/2010/04/add-guide-items-to-link-table-of.html correct and up to date regarding the insertion of Kindle guides?ReplyDelete
Russell Eaton
It was correct the last time I used it... but something may have changed.
I'll check and get back with you as soon as I can... probably this afternoon.
I guess it HAS changed... because it doesn't work for me now.
Mobipocket is, of course, out of date and won't be updated, but it still works for some people... depending on what other software they have installed.
However, it is now possible to upload your HTML file directly to the Amazon publishing platform.
Why don't you try that... instructions are here somewhere... you can find the post with the search box under the picture of the birds... and let me know if it works for you.
Yes it has changed (thanks for checking). But I've discovered the following way to make things work:ReplyDelete
1. it is still worth using mobipocket to prepare the book instead of uploading the html file direct to Amazon. Why? because you can use mobipocket to enter the guides.
2. I use Windows 7 and the Chrome browser. I don't use Internet Explorer which actually prevents you from using mobipocket to prepare your book. So I have uninstalled I.E. completely.
3. I then entered the guides as explained by you and to my surprise they worked perfectly when I previewed the book in the Amazon kindle previewer (what a relief!).
4. Here's an important tip: when previewing your book in the Amazon kindle previewer do not browse to the html file you created with mobipocket - you need to preview the prc file you created with mobipocket.
Since mobipocket is not being updated, it would be good to have an easy to use alternative.
I now need to learn how to make the NCX work. Goog luck to you all. Russell Eaton, DeliveredOnline.com
I followed your instructions above in the guide for the TOC and I get this error:ReplyDelete
Mobipocket Creator Publisher v 4.2 build 41
Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 6.1; Trident/6.0; SLCC2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; .NET CLR 3.0.30729; Media Center PC 6.0; Tablet PC 2.0; .NET4.0C)0
Line: 149
Character: 3
Code: 0
Message: Object doesn't support this action
Url: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Mobipocket.com/Mobipocket%20Creator/rsrc/html/guide.html
I use Windows 7, so I don't have a choice on which IE to use. Any suggestions?Replies
Are you the Tammy who is asking about toc on the Kindle forum right now?
If so, this is your problem.
The answer to your Mobipocket problem is that Mobipocket is so old it isn't being updated so it is now more trouble than it's worth.
There are some work a-rounds right here in this thread I think, but I think you would be better off to either follow jbigtoad's advice to go with Calibre or look for one of my articles where I tell how to upload your MS Word file directly to the KDP.
I'll look at it tomorrow and be sure that method will display the toc properly.