eBook Software Generator (eBookGold e-book publisher)

EVENTS

Events determine how your e-book communicates with your reader at key times. You should customize these screens with your own information.

The primary event categories are:

Splash Screen
On Start
On Close
On Security

Specifying a Splash Screen

The Splash Screen settings.


	A Splash Screen can appear on your reader's screen when your e-book is launched. You can design your splash screen with your favorite graphics program, such as Photoshop, or Windows Paint. The dimensions of the splash screen are up to you, and it can be in .BMP (bitmap) or .JPG (jpeg) format. To use a splash screen, place a check next to Show splash screen. Click Load image from file and locate your graphic. A preview will be shown to the right of the window. Clicking the Preview button will show your splash screen as it will appear to your reader. You can select from three display intervals: Show while eBook starts: Will only be visible until the home page of your book is loaded and displayed. Show until clicked: The reader must click the splash screen to make it disappear and continue reading your e-book. Show for specified time: You can enter the number of seconds you would like the splash screen to be visible.

Specifying Events On Start

The events On Start screen.

The On Start screen allows you specify events that take place when your book is launched by the reader.

Check Show start message if you would like a message to appear on your readers screen when they launch your book. This message will appear after the splash screen.

You can customize the message by editing the text box.

If you type a URL or e-mail address, it will automatically be displayed as a hyperlink.

The start-up message your reader will
see when they launch your e-book

Other options available on this screen are:

Keep eBook always on top: All other windows on the readers screen will appear behind the e-book window.
Disable screensaver while running: The reader's screensaver will not start while your e-book is open.
Show registration dialog after start: If your book contains only secure pages, you can have the Registration dialog requesting their PIN number shown as soon as your book is launched.
Start on last page viewed: The e-book will return to the last page your reader was viewing each time it is launched.

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If you use the Show start message feature, you should include information about you and your e-book, a link to your web site or order page and your e-mail address.

Specifying Events On Close

The events On Close screen.

The On Close screen allows you specify events that take place when your book is closed by the reader.

Check Show close message if you would like a message to appear on your readers screen when they close your book.

You can customize the message by editing the text box. If you type a URL or e-mail address, it will automatically be displayed as a hyperlink.

Click Allow to close the eBook with the ESC key if your e-book window does not have a close button.

Specifying Security Events

The events On Security screen.

Settings you specify on this screen will effect your reader when they attempt to view a page you have marked as secure. In other words, this message will inform them that the page is locked, and tell them how to purchase or receive a PIN code to view it.

On The Project Files Screen:

Check boxes on far right indicate that chapter2.html and chapter3.html are secured pages.

An exclamation indicates that security.htm has been selected as the custom Security Notice Page.

You select which pages of your e-book are secured on the Project Files screen (see example, left).

When a reader attempts to view one of your secured pages, they will be informed that they must enter a PIN code.

If you select Show Security Warning Message a message window will appear on their screen. Edit the text box to customize your own message. Information about you, your book and an order page should be included here.

If you select Show Security Notice Page, you can design your own HTML page which will appear full screen within the e-book window.

NOTE: If you select Show Security Notice Page, you must select the HTML file on the Project Files screen (see example, left).

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By using a custom HTML Security Notice Page, you can include your own graphics and logos, special offers, plus links to your store. You could also insert a sign-up form to add their e-mail to your mailing list. Visit http://www.getresponse.com to learn how e-mail auto-responders can generate sales.

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