Activ eBook Compiler Review

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Overview:	Activ eBook Compiler is an ebook compiler software program that you can use to create an unlimited number of ebooks with no royalties or on-going fees. Features include self-contained Windows program, internet linking, password protection, HTML source code protection, branding, unique serial numbers, expire after a set number of days or uses unless the password is entered, icon customization, splash screens and start-up messages, built-in search engine, auto installation options, and file compression.
Last Update:	Thursday, August 27, 2009.
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Features:	Create as many ebooks as you want. No royalties or on-going fees. Each ebook is a self-contained windows program. Windows user interface with buttons and menus. Complete documentation. Compatibility: ebooks created using Activ ebook use the exact same 'engine' as Internet Explorer (IE) which means compatiblility with IE and support for HTML, DHTML, images & animations, JPEG and PNG graphics, JavaScript, VBScript, and most IE plug-ins. Internet linking. You can password protect your entire ebook, or just protect selected pages and allow your users to see a preview of part of the book before they get their password. You can allocate up to 1,000 different passwords per ebook - each user will require a different one from this pool - to prevent password sharing. You can link directly to a form or page on your web site for that specific user to get the password that'll work for him. Test out how your ebook would look and work with and without the correct password (assuming you have one) - switch between the 2 modes at any time with a click of the mouse. Save your projects and continue later at any time you're ready. HTML protection: right-mouse clicking is controlled by your choice of setting in your ebooks. You can disable it completely or allow access to a limited menu (which does not include View Source). This helps protect your HTML source and stop thieves from easily stealing your valuable page designs. Branding: every ebook you create includes your name, your company name, your copyright message, a link to your web site, your email address or autoresponder address. Various options in the compiler allow you to turn off visible display of most of this info, or design your own page for it, if wanted. Every ebook includes a unique serial number - known as an "ESBN" - it's a similar idea to "ISBNs" used for books. Viral Marketing: you can create and give away free ebooks and allow others to do the same. Every ebook can have its icon. The software comes with over 700 icons for you to choose from - or you can create your own unique icons in your favorite icon editor. Set your ebooks to expire after a set number of days or uses, unless the password is entered. User interface customization: Turn on or off the availability of toolbars, status bars, colors, text labels on buttons, and more. Customize the colors of 'system' pages. Choose the starting screen position and size of your ebooks. You can even set your ebooks to float on top of other windows. Add a splash screen graphic to your ebook and/or a pop-up message box. Built-in search engine Your ebook can prompt users when first run, and add its icon automatically to the Start menu or Desktop. Kick-off external programs or files on specified events such as when your ebook is started or closed, or when the correct or incorrect password is entered. File Compression: Activ ebook automatically compresses all your files when compiling ebooks. Integrity Self-Check: ebook's created with Activ ebook Compiler perform a self-test on start up. Prevent users from copying from (to the clipboard) or printing your ebooks - unless you want them to be able to do this. Create your own cover page for your ebooks. Rebrander
Review:	Activ eBook Compiler offers all of the features you could want in an ebook software program. It's easy to use with good documentation. I used this program to compile one of my ebooks. It literally took about 15 minutes. It's even quicker to update the ebook once it's created. Simply make your changes and click 'Build'. A couple of seconds later, the ebook is updated and ready for downloading. The one downside is that it only creates Windows .exe files. So you can't create a PDF ebook for example. It offers very good value for money at the price. If you're looking for an ebook compiler that has most of the features you would want, take a look at Activ eBook Compiler.
Format:	Software download
Require:	Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP/Vista and Internet Explorer 4 or later.
Size:	2.14MB
Free Trial:	Yes
Price:	$49.95
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