What is FlipBook format?
Digital publications in FlipBook format feature an impressive 3D Page-Flipping interface (simulating the reading experience of paper-based publications). The FlipBook format was developed by E-Book Systems (www.flipviewer.com) and is capable of integrating multimedia contents such as video, audio and animations.
How is the digital FlipBook magazine different from the regular print version? Does the digital FlipBook version contain all the content of the print version?
The digital FlipBook magazine is an exact replica of the print version in a 3D flipping format. Hence, all the pictures, articles, advertisements are the same in the FlipBook version. One can even turn the pages.
The digital version also offers further advantages, including:
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Links and bookmarks within a publication that directly take you right to articles, websites and other areas that you quickly want to access. |
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Easy storage and management of present and past issues through FlipViewer® Library. |
Can I Search the FlipBook magazine, Zoom in or Add Notes to interesting articles?
As you read the magazine in a digital format, you can use the full-text search feature of FlipViewer® to locate keywords in the articles. Of course you can also zoom in on interesting articles or images, and just as you would do with a Post-it note, add notes to the pages.
How can I read Publications in the FlipBook format?
To read publications in the FlipBook format, a viewing program called FlipViewer® is required. FlipViewer® is available for free to the readers and no registration is required by the user to be able to download FlipViewer®. If you do not have FlipViewer® installed on your PC or Macintosh yet, FlipViewer® will install automatically when you download a FlipBook for the first time.
What are the technical requirements for reading FlipBooks?
We do recommend a Broadband Internet connection for the fast and convenient downloading of FlipBooks.
| System Requirements on PC: | |
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Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 , XP |
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IBM PC Pentium compatible 500 MHz or faster microprocessor |
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256 MB RAM or more |
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1024 x 768 Pixel or a higher resolution |
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Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher installed |
| Note: On Windows XP & 2000 platforms, the user must have administrator's privilege. | |
Can I read FlipBooks on my Macintosh computer too?
Yes, you can. FlipViewer® supports Mac OS X version 10.3.9 and above. Macintosh running on OS 9 and below are unfortunately not supported. New Macintosh with Intel CPUs will be supported in the next version of Mac FlipViewer®, which will be released soon.
Please note that you will have to manually install FlipViewer® on a Macintosh. Simply download it and install the .dmg file. You can then immediately start reading FlipBooks.
| System Requirements for Mac FlipViewer® are: | |
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above |
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Apple Macintosh G3 450 MHz |
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128 MB RAM or above |
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15 MB free hard disk space |
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Safari 1.0 or above |
What is the FlipViewer® Library?
The FlipViewer® Library is part of FlipViewer®, and it allows for convenient management of FlipBooks.
Why are there also other titles indicated in the Home section of FlipViewer® Library?
We have specially indicated some titles in the Home section of the FlipViewer® Library for your convenience and reading pleasure. You may go ahead and access them, if interested.
Is an Internet connection needed to read the FlipBooks each time?
This will depend on the Publisher. An internet connection is needed when opening a FlipBook for the first time. Thereafter, you can continue to read the FlipBook offline (without the internet connection) unless the Publisher restricts it.
I have a Firewall installed on my computer. Can I still use FlipViewer®?
Yes, you can read FlipBooks on computers with firewall installed.
FlipViewer® is using port number 80, which is the same port your Internet browser is using. In case FlipViewer® cannot connect to the Internet, make sure that you allow your firewall to let FlipViewer® and FlipViewer® Library access the Internet directly.
I have a Proxy Server installed / I am connected through a proxy server because I am using FlipViewer® in the company. Can I still access FlipBooks over the Internet?
Yes, FlipViewer® uses the Proxy Settings that are defined in Internet Explorer (IE) settings. If you have not yet configured this in IE, please do so first, and then try to connect again.
Some local proxy server tools such WebWasher can lead to a problem though. You might need to manually configure these Firewalls to let FlipViewer® communicate with the Internet. FlipViewer® uses the same port number as the HTTP protocol, port number 80.
My AntiVirus program has recognized FlipViewer® as a Virus / Trojan. Can that be?
Some parts of FlipViewer® may be recognized by some older virus definitions as a Trojan, especially with Avira. You can safely ignore this, as the FlipViewer® installer that you download from our websites are 100% virus-free.
I have downloaded a FlipBook to my Computer and cannot find it. Where is it?
Flipbooks that you read are automatically stored in the FlipViewer® Library. You can easily find the downloaded FlipBook by lauching the FlipViewer® Library from the Windows Start menu under E-Book Systems -> FlipViewer® -> FlipViewer® Library.
I have copied my FlipBook from one computer to another computer and am not able to access it or FlipViewer® prompts me for a Subscription ID.
It is possible that the FlipBook is not activated on your second computer. Please connect your computer to the Internet and open the FlipBook again.
Where to obtain my Subscriber ID to read the FlipBook?
Subscriber IDs are issued by FlipBook Publishers. If you have not received
one, please refer to the FlipBook Publisher for a Subscriber ID.
I cannot read my FlipBook and the message says that I have exceeded the
maximum number of computers per subscriber. What do I do?
There is a limit to the number of downloads you can have per FlipBook.
Please refer to your FlipBook Publisher for assistance.
Software Downloads & Installation
Where can I download FlipViewer®?
To download the latest copy of FlipViewer®, please click here.
How much disk space does FlipViewer® use?
On a PC, FlipViewer® uses approximately 8 MB of disk space.
On a Mac, FlipViewer® uses approximately 15 MB of disk space.
In what languages is FlipViewer® available?
Currently, FlipViewer® is available in English, German, Chinese and Japanese.
I encountered a problem installing FlipViewer®. What might be the reasons for this?
If, after you have downloaded FlipViewer®, you cannot install it, it might be because you require Administrator Rights on your computer.
On a Macintosh, you will be prompted for the Administrator password to install FlipViewer®.
On a PC, you can change to a different user with Administrator Rights. If you want to view FlipBooks in a corporate environment, please ask your system administrator to help you install FlipViewer®.
When I click on a FlipBook link, I am prompted to install an ActiveX component. What is this?
The FlipViewer® Auto-Installation link is using ActiveX, a programming language which is part of Windows to detect the installation of FlipViewer®.
If you do not have FlipViewer® yet installed on your computer, you will see a yellow bar on the top of your Internet browser. Simply click on this yellow bar and follow the instructions.
How do I create auto-install FlipBooks that automatically
launch FlipViewer®?
To create a FlipViewer® auto-install FlipBook, just replace your FlipBook Link with the following code
for non-PDF Flipbooks: http://www.flipviewer.com/fven/?opf={FlipBook Link}&fvl=1
for PDF Flipbooks: http://www.flipviewer.com/fvenp/?opf={FlipBook Link}&fvl=1
Is there a way to prevent others from copying and saving
my FlipBook content on the internet?
We do offer a secured method of sharing FlipBooks online at a minimal fee. With this service, you can define and provide access to a limited group of users to read/download your FlipBooks. You can protect your FlipBook pages from being printed or saved to a local drive, as well as set expiry dates on your downloaded FlipBooks. The charges are based on the number of FlipBooks downloads. Your reader will have to enter a Subscriber ID, to be assigned by you, before he is allowed to read your FlipBook. If this service interests you, please do write to us at support@flippublish.com.
What are the file formats supported by FlipViewer®?
| FlipViewer® supports the following file formats: | |
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Images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP) |
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OEB Package Format (OPF) |
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OPF and its resource directory in a single file (OPZ) |
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Web Pages (HTML, HTM) |
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Documents (PDF) |
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Sound (MID, WAV, MP3) |
Error Messages
I have encountered "XML Codes" error when sharing FlipBooks
on the Internet.
In order to view online FlipBooks, one will need to have the FlipViewer® software installed on the machine. A copy of the FlipViewer® software can be downloaded here.
In order to prevent this from recurring, it is recommended that you replace your online FlipBook URL with an auto-install URL, e.g., replace
http://www.flipviewer.com/home.opf
with
http://www.flipviewer.com/fvenp/?opf=http://www.flipviewer.com/home.opf&ver=Gen
When the readers click on the auto-install URL, the FlipViewer® program
will automatically install on the machines that do not have FlipViewer®
previously installed, and that are running Internet Explorer 5.01 or above.
Note that the FlipViewer® software requires certain components from
Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher to function. For users who do not already
have Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher installed, they may download the
latest version from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/ie6sp1/default.asp.
I have encountered "Unable to load {FlipBook Link}"
error when opening a FlipBook on the Internet.
Here is a list of possibilities why you are not able to open or view an online FlipBook, while others can:
Possibility 1: A required viewer is not installed
In order to read online FlipBooks, the user will need to have FlipViewer® software installed on his machine. A copy of FlipViewer® software can be downloaded here.
Possibility 2: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher is not installed
The FlipViewer® software requires certain components from Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher for it to function. If you do not already have Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher installed, you may download the latest version of Internet Explorer from Microsoft here.
Possibility 3: Launching the online FlipBook from non-IE web browsers
The FlipBook may not launch automatically from certain web-browsers. In such situations, copy the URL of the online FlipBook, launch your installed copy of FlipViewer®, and paste the FlipBook URL on the address bar, or the text field after clicking on the File -> Open Book menu.
Possibility 4: Your FlipViewer® installation may be corrupted
Please uninstall the FlipViewer® software on your PC via the Start -> Control Panel menu, Add or Remove Programs option, and re-install the software thereafter. A copy of the free FlipViewer® software can be downloaded here.
Possibility 5: Your personal firewall (e.g., Zone Alarm) is restricting the downloading of executable files, and the viewer program access to the internet
Please allow downloading of FlipViewer® installation file, as well as permit the FlipViewer® program to access the internet. If you have problems with the permission setting on your firewall, you may want to temporarily disable your firewall program and try accessing your online FlipBook.
Possibility 6: Your Corporate network environment does not permit downloading of .exe, .opf, .flp or any other files that are included in your FlipBook
Please do contact your MIS team for permission and advice on the relevant setting(s).