Flipbook Question- Steve?

[caryf]

Is flipbook the software you use to create your e-books? Is it relatively simple to use? Does it create the executable file, as in your tutorials?
Was getting ready to research e-book creation software and thought I would get your e-pinion first. Any insights are very appreciated.
TIA, Cary

[Chuck Engels]

Hi Cary,
Ron actually puts the books together with some software he found. I am sure he will be along before long to give you the lowdown.

[caryf]

Thanks Chuck. I found a FlipAlbum link on the resources page of the site and it looked like what I'm looking for. I will wait patiently for Ron
Cary

[Ron]

Actually, FlipAlbum is different than the software we're currently using. Although, I also recommend FlipAlbum - their website - http://flipalbum.com

The software used to create Steve's Tips is Desktop Author (DTA) and their website is - http://www.desktopauthor.com

They both require a viewer that needs to be downloaded only once (when viewing online E-Books), but you can also output a few other formats with DTA, including a exe.

FlipAlbum does not have an exe option (although coincidently, I created a third party software tool that does this and it can be purchased at http://xflip.net)

They both have a slight learning curve, but if you can "get around" in most software, you shouldn't have much of a problem with either of them.

I realize I've only scratched the surface, but if you have any questions, I'm sure I can answer them. I can also dig out some examples (of both) if you'd like.

A small word of caution: they both lack a hint of customer service if you need it.

[caryf]

Thanks for your response Ron. I am comfortable with most software and have self-taught myself everything from database to accounting to graphics. You would save me so much time if you were kind enough to send me samples.

Do you mean you wrote the code to make a exe file from FlipAlbum? In my DOS days I used to program in basic, C++ and foxpro; but those days are long gone! Boy I'm getting old! I still miss C>

Thanks again,
Cary