Previewing in iBooks Author - Revision history

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	The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement. [[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]		The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement. [[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]

Erstahlmedia at 20:55, 3 December 2012

2012-12-03T20:55:37Z

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	The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.		The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement. [[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]

	==How to Use the Preview Function==		==How to Use the Preview Function==
	~~[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]~~
	===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===		===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===
	Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.		Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.

Erstahlmedia: /* How to Use the Preview Function */

2012-12-03T20:55:20Z

How to Use the Preview Function

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	==How to Use the Preview Function==		==How to Use the Preview Function==
			[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]
	===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===		===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===
	~~[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]~~
	Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.		Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.
	#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.		#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.

Erstahlmedia: /* How to Use the Preview Function */

2012-12-03T20:54:42Z

How to Use the Preview Function

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	==How to Use the Preview Function==		==How to Use the Preview Function==
			===Preview the entire iBook on the iPad===
	[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]		[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]
	Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.		Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.

Erstahlmedia: /* Previewing only certain sections on the iPad */

2012-12-03T20:53:20Z

Previewing only certain sections on the iPad

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	#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.		#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
	#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.		#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preview section.jpg\|thumb\|Preview current section only option]]
	#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.		#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.

Erstahlmedia: /* How to Use the Preview Function */ Added my screenshots to the page.

2012-12-03T20:47:19Z

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	The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.		The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.

	==How to Use the Preview Function==		==How to Use the Preview Function==
			[[File:IBooks Author.png\|thumb\|The iBooks author interface]]
	Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.		Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.
	#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.		#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
	#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.		#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.[[File:Preparing preview.png\|thumb\|Preparing a preview]]
	#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library.		#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library.

Erstahlmedia: /* Previewing in iBooks Author */

2012-11-28T21:46:39Z

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	The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.		The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.

Erstahlmedia: Basic introduction of the article to edit from

2012-11-28T21:41:34Z

Basic introduction of the article to edit from

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=Previewing in iBooks Author=
The preview function in iBooks Author is a useful tool in determining the functionality of a work in progress on the iPad. Using this feature allows the user to transfer a draft copy of their book to the iPad for testing that can only be done on the iPad, such as determining widget functionality and correct element placement.

==How to Use the Preview Function==
Using the preview function in iBooks Author is fairly simple, requiring only a few simple steps.
#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview" button on the toolbar or in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.
#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the book to the iBooks library.

===Previewing only certain sections on the iPad===
If the book is particularly long, or it is desirable to preview a small portion of the book, it is possible to restrict the preview function to a single section or chapter of the book.

#Ensure that the iPad is plugged in to the computer and that iBooks is open on the iPad.
#With iBooks Author and the file of interest open, select the "Preview Current Section Only" command in the File menu. A progress bar will appear.
#iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.