eBook Compiler [freeware]

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[b]*note: [/b]the free trial never expires, you may license if you want to for 29.95 USD

Have you ever wanted...
...to have a simple method of creating your own products?
...to have something unique to your business?
...to be able to get other businesses to promote your business for free?
...to have something that you can sell on the Internet?


If you answered yes to any of these questions, then creating your own electronic book ("E-Book") could be the answer to your prayers:

* E-Books are simple to create:

You do not need to be a programming genius or computer wizard!

You do not need any special hardware or other gadgets.

You do not need stacks of money to get started.

Even small and home businesses can, and have, successfully created their own E-Books using our software.


* Your E-Books are unique to you:

You decide what you want to write in your e-book ...which means your finished E-Book can be totally unique product that nobody else has to offer.

o Maybe you're an expert on a particular subject?

o Do you have valuable experience in, or insight into, a subject like animal/pet-care, astrology, business, child-care, computers, cosmetics & make-up, education, design, education, farming, fitness, graphics, history, marketing, planning, retail, sales, sports, technology, travel, wedding planning ...or any other subject where your in-depth knowledge could be of great benefit to others.


* E-Books can be a powerful marketing tool:

You can make an E-Book and give it away for free:

o You could use your free E-Book as a bonus, or thank you gift, for your customers, web site visitors or ezine subscribers.
o You could use the E-Book to remind readers about your business or products.
o You could even include advertising within your free E-Book.

Or, you could make an E-Book and allow other businesses to give copies away free to their customers, web site visitors or ezine subscribers. It could be the start of a beautiful a win-win relationship:

o The other business benefits, because their readers/customers get something free.
o You benefit, because your E-Book presumably tells these new readers about your business.

And best of all, our software includes a powerful Rebranding feature, which allows you to set up parts of your E-Book for easy customization. You could allow other businesses to insert their name, web site link, or change an affiliate ID - which gives them an extra incentive to pass on copies - helping promote your business or web site.


* Your E-Books can be sold over the Internet

While we offer a free trial of most features of software: if you do want to sell E-Books that you make using our software, we do require that you register (US $29.95* (plus VAT if you a resident of a European Union country - see note at bottom of this page) one time fee if paid online2) first.

E-Books created using our software can be ideal products to sell over the Internet:

o The E-Books are self-contained programs all wrapped up in a single file: so it should be easy to deliver to your customers, say as a download from your web site.

o Delivering a downloadable file over the Internet can be extremely inexpensive. Check with your web site host for details, you may even already have everything that you need at no extra cost.

o We do not charge you any per-copy royalties for E-Books that you make or sell using our software.

o We do not place any restrictions on what types of e-commerce systems that you use. While we do make some suggestions about third party services for things like accepting credit cards (some may have costs associated), you are free to use something else if it suits you better.

If you sell your E-Books will you make money? We are NOT going to make any claims about that - it depends on you, your business, how you use the software, and probably a hundred other factors too. Here's how we summarize it in our Legal and Terms Of Use page: "We do not guarantee that any person or business will make a profit as a result of using the information in this publication, or any of the products or services or information that we might provide or link to.".

If you are looking for some kind of quick money-making scheme: look elsewhere.

On the other hand, if you want a professional quality. powerful, flexible and well-supported software tool for creating E-Books, we believe that you'll find the best overall solution on this web site.

What's more, we'll let you try out the program, for as long as you want, without spending any money at all. We offer completely free trial version - you don't even need to give your email address.

Try The Software Risk-free

The software that you are about to discover, is a powerful professional quality tool, that makes it simple for anybody to get started in E-Book Publishing.

* If you can create web pages - then you can create and publish E-Books.
(and even if you can't, modern word processors usually include a "Save As HTML" feature).

* Simply create a set HTML files containing the information you want to sell, and then run Activ E-Book Compiler - and you'll have a self-contained Windows Program (".EXE") which users can download and run, to view your E-Book. You can even restrict access to parts of your E-Book with passwords, include links to relevant web sites, or sell advertising space in your E-Book.

* Anybody with Windows 95 or better, and Internet Explorer 4 or later, which is of course the vast majority of web surfers, can use your E-Books.

* The software includes an amazing range of features and advanced power features that allow you to easily create truly stunning E-Books.

* Download a fully working version of the software for free. You do not need to pay a penny until you're absolutely convinced that this software is for you!

The free version of the program allows you to try out the system, and even create E-Books which you can give away as a promotional tool.

Only if you like the software, and you're ready to start selling E-Books that you create, or want access to the extra features the registered version provides: you can register with total safety and security online. The registration fee, if paid online2, is just $29.95* (plus VAT if you a resident of a European Union country).

Use our E-Book Creation software for FREE! Don't pay a penny until you've tried the software and seen that it works!

[b]Activ E-Book Features[/b]

Activ E-Book Compiler is

* Incredibly easy to use
* A turnkey system that any aspiring electronic publisher can use
* Comes with complete instructions
* Works on computers with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (requires Internet Explorer 4 or later)
* Available for immediate download


Here's just some of what you get in the free version of Activ E-Book Compiler:

* Unlimited E-Books: Create as many E-Books as you want.

* Royalty Free: There are absolutely no royalties or on-going fees to use the system.

* Easy Distribution: Each E-Book is a self-contained Windows program. You can distribute them on any media you like, including by Internet download, by e-mail, floppy disk, CD-ROMs, ZIP disks.

* Incredibly Easy to Use: Attractive modern Windows user interface with easy to use buttons and menus. Makes creating E-Books a snap.

* Complete Documentation: Straightforward documentation explaining every menu option - every command - and every option in the program. The documentation even covers the steps you should take before using the program. - like how to design HTML files that compile into a high quality E-Book.

* Compatibility: E-Books created using Activ E-Book use the exact same "engine" as Internet Explorer. This means total compatiblility with the world's most popular web browser including support for HTML, DHTML, images & animations, JPEG and PNG graphics, JavaScript, VBScript, and most Internet Explorer plug-ins.

* Internet Linking: Use standard HTML features to include links to relevant web sites in your E-Book. When a user clicks on a link to a web site, the program even opens Internet Explorer giving them a chance to connect if they're not already connected. ...And yes, you can even link to your own web site to draw traffic!

* Password Protection:
o You can password protect your entire E-Book, or just protect selected pages and allow your users to see a preview of part of the book before they get their password.
o You can boost your ezine subscription rate by requesting readers sign-up before you give them them password.
o You can customize the message shown when a user accesses a password protected page.
o You can even allocate up to 1,000 different passwords per E-Book - each user will require a different one from this pool - to prevent password "sharing".
o You can even link directly to a form or page on your web site for that specific user to get the password that'll work for him.

* Powerful Testing Features: Test out how your E-Book 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. Compile or Run your E-Book in seconds for truly Rapid Application Development.

* Save your Projects: Unlike some other compilers you don't have to re-input all your settings each time you want to create a new version of an E-Book. Simply save all your settings - and continue later at any time you're ready.

* HTML Protection: Right-mouse clicking is controlled by your choice of setting in your E-Books. 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 E-Book you create includes your name, your company name, your copyright message, and even a link to your web site - and your e-mail address or auto-responder address if you want it!

(various options in the compiler, may allow you to turn off visible display of most of this info, or design your own page for it, if wanted).

* Unique Serial Numbers: Every E-Book includes a unique serial number (we call this an "ESBN" - it's a similar idea to "ISBNs" used for off-line books). This gives you yet another way to keep track of, and manage distribution.

* Viral Marketing: You can create and give away free E-Books, and allow others to do the same. As word about your E-Book spreads, more and more people may distribute your E-Book, and each one becomes a Self-Replicating Traffic Generator.

* ...and of course tons more that I haven't even mentioned yet!


But wait, there's still more...

* Icon Customization: Every E-Book 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. (icon editor not included)

* Shareware-Style E-Books: Set your E-Books to expire after a set number of days or uses, unless the password is entered. Giving your users a free trial of all or part of your E-Book is an incredibly powerful tool that can skyrocket your sales.

* User Interface Customization: Turn on or off the availability of toolbars, status bars, colors, text labels on buttons, and more. Create kiosk-style E-Books. Customize the colors of "system" pages. Choose the starting screen position and size of your E-Books. You can even set your E-Books to float on top of other windows (great for instructional guides).

* Splash Screens and Start-Up Messages: Add a splash screen graphic to your E-Book and/or a pop-up message box.

* Built-in Search Engine: An extremely customizable search engine is built-in to your E-Books. If you are creating references or How To manuals, your readers will love this feature.

* Auto Installation Options: Your E-Book can prompt users when first run, and add its icon automatically to the Start menu or Desktop.

* Add-In Programs/Scripts: Kick-off external programs or files on specified events such as when your E-Book is started or closed, or when the correct or incorrect password is entered.

* File Compression: Creating really large E-Books? You'll be glad to know the latest version of Activ E-Book automatically compresses all your files when compiling E-Books. This can significantly reducing the file size and making it easy and quick for users to download your E-Books.

* Integrity Self-Check: E-Book's created with Activ E-Book Compiler perform a self-test on start up. If you're planning on distributing E-Books over the Internet, you'll be pleased know this gives you protection from common file corruption problems that can be caused by "noisy" modems or Internet connections.

* Affiliate Referral Code Stamping: Join our free affiliate program and you can earn additional income by telling people about our software. Better yet, you can stamp every E-Book you make with your Affiliate Code, which means if a reader of your E-Books learns about, and later buys online, our software - you get paid for it!

[b]Power User Features:[/b]

But the latest version also includes a whole host of stunning power features. Here are some of the most exciting power features:

1. Rebrander

Possibly the most amazing viral marketing tool ever... ...Included, at no extra cost with Activ E-Book Compiler

* If you want to drive traffic to your web site... you could:
o Create a free E-Book containing your marketing materials and a link to your site that you give away free.
o Encourage other webmasters to give away your E-Book too.
o Create a "Rebrander" - a separate program that allows these webmasters to customize the E-Book, but only in ways that you specify, for example with an additional link to their web site.
o If each of the webmasters who helps you, also gets a personalized copy of the e-book to distribute - they'll love to promote your E-Book!

And yes there are many other ways that you can use the Rebrander too: You could also allow other webmasters to insert their own affiliate links, information about themselves or their business, a whole block of their own HTML code...


2. Added in version 4.22: Language Translation + Text Customization

Note: We do not provide completed translations ourselves, however some users of our software have chosen to share the translations that they have created.

Virtually all text used in menus, dialogs, message boxes, toolbar buttons etc., are stored in a separate language file, which you can edit using the built-in editor.

This lets you:
* Produce your e-book, complete with fully translated user interface in any language that uses the standard Western European character set, including: English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Afrikaans, Flemish, Catalan, and many more.

Note: some (minor) limitations may apply. This feature is fully enabled in the free trial download, and is explained in detailed in the "Advanced Features" section of the Help documentation, so you can see exactly how this works before you buy.

* Customize the menus, dialogs, and prompts to your liking:

Don't like the wording of a particular menu item? You can change it!

Think the 'Home' button should be called 'Start'? You can change it!


3. Added in version 4.22: Even more user interface customization options

Activ E-Book Compiler has always included a wide range of options for customizing the user-interface and appearance of your e-books, but the latest version includes more options and flexibility than ever!

User interface customization options available in the latest 4.22 version include:
* Whether to automatically open Internet links in a new browser

* Whether your e-book should contain menus, pop-up menus, a status bar.

* Whether your e-book should contain a toolbar (and the position of the toolbar, which buttons are shown, whether the buttons have text labels, the style of tooltips and more).

* Whether to enable Next/Previous options (which navigate the e-book in the same sequence as the Table of Contents), and if these buttons "loop around" when you get to the first or last page of the e-book

* More "splash screen" (the image shown while the e-book is loading) customization options including adding a delay, and whether to display a percentage bar under the splash screen.

* And lots more!


4. PreProcessor

* Automatically include information such as when your E-Book was last compiled, or which version of Activ E-Book Compiler was used into your E-Book. If you did this by manually editing the pages, you might have to change manually edit a lot of pages each time you produce a new version of your E-Book. If you do this using the PreProcessor, you can automatically generate and insert the right values in the right places.

* Creating E-Books that look different, or link to a different page on your site depending on the day of the month, whether a password has been entered yet... or many more choices.

* Need to include a common word or phrase on many pages of your E-Book (like your company's address)? Using the PreProcessor you need only enter this information once... and if the information changes (like your company moves) you can change every page by editing the information just once!


5. File Includes

If you've got a web site you might be familiar with Server Side Includes (SSI). SSI allows you to include external files into multiple HTML pages without having to re-enter the information on each page.

Activ E-Book Compiler's Include feature is similar idea, and makes it simple to

* Include files containing "HTML fragments" into your E-Book pages. A great time saver!

* Include common information (for example, directions to your business) in each of your E-Books...

* Do you have information in text files that you want to incorporate as part of your E-Book? The PreProcessor can even automatically convert text to HTML if that's what you need!


6. Build Series

Create a whole series of otherwise identical E-Books, each containing a different numbered ID, with just one step.

Examples of how you could use this powerful feature include:

* Create E-Books for each of your affiliates containing their unique affiliate ID.

* Create one E-Book with different IDs embedded. Great for tracking if you're using multiple methods of promotion.

* Produce "numbered copies" when creating E-Books containing confidential information.


7. Support for massive CD-ROM projects

Note: We do not include CD-burning software, hardware or media. To make CDs, you will need to obtain these items separately.

It's easy to

* Create CD-ROM based E-Books which access other external files on the CD. Great for videos, sound and multimedia CD-ROMs.

* Create a link inside on E-Book on the CD-ROM that starts another E-Book or program.

* Set up links to "external" HTML or image files on the CD-ROM which will always work, regardless of whether the user's CD drive is D:, E:, F:, G:, H: or whatever!


8. Activ Script

Our power tool for integration and customization...

Most E-Book creation software is a simple conversion of the technology for displaying web pages. In a few of the better E-Book compilers, including Activ E-Book Compiler, you can use JavaScript or Java or VBScript to include browser based games, or make your images dance across the page... but until now, it hasn't been possible to do the kinds of things that HTML web pages simply can't do...

With Activ E-Book Compiler's unique technology, your E-Books can now do the impossible...

When a user clicks on links of your choice, or automatically on the occurrence of specified events (ike the E-Book starting, or the user entering a password), your E-Books can do amazing impossible things like:

* Run external programs

* Read and write files

* Read and write to INI files

* Do searches within the E-Book

* Generate E-Book pages dynamically

* ...and tons more

Also, Added in version 4.22: Activ Scripts can be accessed from JavaScript/VBScript! You can now do any of the above (and a lot more) from within JavaScripts/VBScripts.

9. Added in version 4.22: Process Forms Locally

Activ E-Book Compiler has always included capabilities to include forms that link to your web site, but the it now also adds an even more powerful feature: your e-books can process forms locally without having to link up to a web site or CGI script.

This feature links up with the Activ Script features and allows you to build highly interactive e-books!


10. Load, Save, and Generate Password Lists

Maintaining lists of passwords has never been easier than with Activ E-Book Compiler version 4.

* Automatically generate as many hard-to-guess passwords as you like, containing upper case, lower case letters or digits (or any combination that you like), simply and totally automatically in seconds.

* Load lists of passwords from a text file

* Save passwords to text files, or into source/script code that you can use in conjunction with your e-commerce system

* Save password lists in a form that's easy to integrate into your Perl, PHP, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, ASP/VBScript, programs.


11. Activ Quick Project

Need a tool for creating E-Book projects fast?

Activ Quick Project is a wizard-based tool to get you started quickly. It will create the folders that you need for your E-Book, and give you specific instructions on what to do next.


12. Super Instructions

Over 100 pages of detailed instructions showing every screen and feature in the software.

* Step-by-step guides to creating E-Books using:
o HTML
o Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
o Microsoft PowerPoint 97
o Microsoft Word 2000
o Microsoft Word 97

* Step-by-step guide to selling E-Books using ClickBank - as a downloads or using passwords

* How to upload your E-Book to your web site using FTP.

* Answers to common questions and problems.

* Lots of useful background information about E-Books and related topics.

# Optional Advanced Multimedia Support1

Note: this is a separate (not included as standard) but compatible product, available from EBookPower.com. See footnote 1 at the end of this page

Make your E-Books even more compelling and interesting with the optional Advanced Multimedia Extension for Activ E-Book Compiler.

This goes way beyond the simple BGSOUND and similar tags that you might already be familiar with (which you can use in your E-Book, even without this optional add-on).

Advanced Multimedia Extension includes support for:

* Sampled Sound, MIDI music

* CD Audio (great for interviews, audio reports, and more)

* Full screen Video playback.

* Pop-up Video windows.

* Send MCI commands to any Microsoft Media Control compatible multi media devices

* And more!


Added in version 4.22: Advanced Multimedia Extension 4.22 also includes a free bonus application - "Screen Movie Recorder" which allows you to capture screen activity in standard AVI video-files. Great for building tutorials, presentations, training materials and more!


# Optional Programmer's API Toolkit2

Note: this is a separate (not included as standard) but compatible product. See footnote 2 at the end of this page

For the more technically-orientated user (people with previous Windows C++ programming experience).

Now you can stretch the capabilities Activ E-Book Compiler...

* Add additional Activ Script commands.

* Add new capabilities to the PreProcessor.

* Add new features to your E-Books.


And if you're not a programmer - no problem - you can use all the features of Activ E-Book Compiler without ever looking at this toolkit.

Better yet, if a programmer creates a great extension module (and gives you permission to use it), you can take advantage of whatever features that he's created without having to understand any of the complicated stuff "under the hood".