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.
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How to Use the Preview Function
Preview the entire iBook on the iPad
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.Error creating thumbnail: File missing
- 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.Error creating thumbnail: File missing
- iBooks will open the preview on the iPad, adding a draft copy of the section to the iBooks library.