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EBOOK MODULE for iCreate

Table of Contents 1

Introduction..................................................................................................................1

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Navigating an eBook....................................................................................................1

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Using the eBook Module..............................................................................................3

3.1 Locating and Opening the eBook Module...........................................................3

3.2 Creating a New Category....................................................................................3

3.3 Deleting a Category............................................................................................4

3.4 Adding a New Document....................................................................................4

3.5 Editing a Document.............................................................................................5

3.6 Deleting a Document...........................................................................................5

3.7 Previewing an eBook..........................................................................................5

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Adding an eBook to a Web Page..................................................................................6

4.1 Placing an eBook................................................................................................6

4.2 Editing a Placed eBook.......................................................................................6

4.3 Deleting a Placed eBook.....................................................................................8

eSolutions eBook Module 1 Introduction The eBook Module allows users to easily convert an existing PDF document into an attractive and elegant eBook embedded directly on their web page. It eliminates the need to open the document in another browser window and the easy navigation and clear display of file content helps visitors to locate what they need quickly and effectively.

2 Navigating an eBook eBook has two navigation modes for embedded documents. The preview mode appears as a window directly on the web page and provides basic navigation consisting of a scroll bar which allows the user to scan through the document and a paging arrow which will flip forward from page to page. see Figure 2-1

Figure 2-1: eBook Preview Mode This mode also includes an Expand button which allows the user to open the Document Navigation Window, providing more advanced controls. see Figure 2-2

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Figure 2-2: eBook Document Navigation Window The Document Navigation Window provides a full page view with addition capabilities controlled through the Navigation Bar. see Figure 2-3

Figure 2-3: The Navigation Bar The Navigation Bar tools include:

Book Mode is primarily intended for use on mobile devices where navigation by using a touch screen is required. The page flip navigation and popup thumb nails will feel familiar to the users of most tables and touch screen cell phones.

The Zoom Slider

Allows the viewer to zoom in and out. Minimum zoom (farthest left) will show one page in its entirety.

Paging Buttons

These arrows will take you forward to the top of the next page, or backward to the top of the previous page. For more control within a page use the scroll bar on the right of the viewer.

Page Mode

The Page Mode icon allows a traditional electronic document navigation scheme, showing one page at a time, with navigation via paging buttons and the scroll bar. Page Mode is the default navigation mode.

Book Mode

Book Mode presents the viewer with a two page layout similar to a traditional paper book. In Book Mode pages flip interactively and a series of thumbnails are provided across the bottom on the screen to further enhance navigation. Note that the zoom tool responds differently in Book Mode.

Close Button

This button will close the Document Navigation Window and return the user to the web page.

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3 Using the eBook Module 3.1 Locating and Opening the eBook Module To locate the eBook Module log in to i:Create, then open the website’s Resource Tree. The eBook Module can be found under the General department inside the Modules folder. see Figure 3-1

Figure 3-1: eBook in the File Tree To access the module: 1. Click the [+] icon next to the General tab in the file structure of your website.

2. Open the Modules folder by clicking the [+] symbol adjacent to its yellow folder icon. eBook categories never appear to the web site visitor.

They are strictly a file management tool to help you organize your documents inside the i:Create module.

3. Click on the eBook Module to open it in the i:Create main dialogue window.

3.2 Creating a New Category Each PDF uploaded to eBook must be assigned to a category before it can be converted to appear on the public side of the web site. There are no categories provided with the module; users must create their own categories.

To create a new category: 1. Click the Category button in the upper right corner of the eBook main dialogue window. This will open the Category dialogue box. see Figure 3-2

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Figure 3-2: The Category Dialogue 2. Click the Add New button.

3. Enter the name of your new category in the Category Name field.

4. Click the Save button.

The new category will now be available in the Category pull down menu when you are adding new documents to eBook.

WARNING Removing a category which contains files will cause them to be permanently deleted.

3.3 Deleting a Category To delete an existing category: 1. Click the Category button in the upper right corner of the eBook main dialogue window. This will open the Category dialogue box. see Figure 3-2 2. In the Category list click the Delete button next to the category you wish to remove. A dialogue box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.

3. Click OK.

3.4 Adding a New Document Adding a PDF file to eBook will automatically convert it for use with the eBook reader, allowing it to be embedded directly on your web site.

To add a new file: 1. Click the Document Upload button in the upper right corner of the eBook main dialogue window. This will open the Document Upload dialogue box. see Figure 3-3

The name is not displayed for the web site visitor, and is used only with the eBook module as part of the file list.

Figure 3-3: The Document Upload Dialogue 2. Click the Add New button.

3. Select the Category from the Category drop down list.

4. Name your document.

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File Uploads – You will have to upload your PDF specifically for use with the eBook module. If you have uploaded the file elsewhere on your site eBook will not be able to access it.

5. Click the Browse button next to the Document to Upload field and locate the PDF you would like to convert.

6. Click the Save button. Your PDF will be automatically uploaded and converted for use by eBook.

3.5 Editing a Document To edit an existing file: 1. Click the Document Upload button in the upper right corner of the eBook main dialogue window. see Figure 3-3 2. Click the Edit button adjacent to the file you wish to modify. This will open the Document Attribute dialogue box. see Figure 3-4

Figure 3-4: Document Attributes Dialogue Box The Document ID is used by the conversion software and cannot be changed.

3. You can now change the Category or Document Name.

4. Click the Save button.

3.6 Deleting a Document To delete and existing file: 1. Click the Document Upload button in the upper right corner of the eBook main dialogue window. This will open the Document Upload dialogue box. see Figure 3-2 2. In the Document list click the Delete button next to the file you wish to remove.

A dialogue box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.

3. Click OK.

3.7 Previewing an eBook If you would like to see what an eBook looks like without first embedding it in your page click the Preview button adjacent to your document in the Document Upload dialogue box. A window will open showing you the eBook Preview Mode. Here you can click the Expand button to enter the Document Navigation Window.

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4 Adding an eBook to a Web Page 4.1 Placing an eBook eBook outputs converted PDF documents to a scrollable window embedded directly in your web page. To add a new book to a page: 1. Browse to the page where you would like to insert your eBook.

2. Enter the i:Create editor (CTRL + CTRL).

3. Place your cursor on the page where you would like your eBook to appear.

4. Click the Insert eBook tool (ins on the i:Create tool bar.

5. From the Document Selection window, choose the PDF you would like to insert in the page.

6. Click OK.

4.2 Editing a Placed eBook There are no limits to how large or how small you can make the window. However, keep in mind that very small windows will be of limited use as a preview. Conversely large windows can cause issues with page scrolling, as well as forcing other page elements out of position.

eBook allows you to scale the size of its window on your web page.

The most convenient window size for your visitor will usually be one that fits on a single screen without scrolling. By sizing the window to show one document page in its entirety you will help your visitors to more easily preview the eBook’s contents.

To scale the placed eBook: 1. In i:Create editor mode click on the placed eBook you wish to delete. If the Document Navigation Window opens close it using the Close button on the Navigation Bar. 2. If you see a hashed border surrounding your eBook window see Figure 4-1 click away from the eBook window to deselect it, then click back on it again.

Avoid clicking on the Expand button.

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Figure 4-1: Hashed Border around an eBook Window 3. Once you have clicked away from the window and clicked back you should see the resize handles see Figure 4-2. By clicking and dragging on these handles you will be able to change the size of the eBook window.

Figure 4-2: eBook Window with Resize Handles 4. Once your window is sized correctly, save the page (using the option on the i:Create toolbar).

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4.3 Deleting a Placed eBook To delete a placed eBook: 1. In i:Create editor mode click on the placed eBook you wish to delete. If the Document Navigation Window opens close it using the Close button on the Navigation Bar. 2. If you see a hashed border surrounding your eBook window see Figure 4-1 click away from the eBook window to deselect it, then click back on it again.

Avoid clicking on the Expand button.

3. Once you have clicked away from the window and clicked back you should see the resize handles see Figure 4-2. To delete the window you can now hit the delete key on your keyboard.

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