create e-book compiler

[pcdctr]

I am new to the programming area, I wanted to create my own e-book compiler for my first project, and I been working in C# with windows application forms but can't seem to accomplish anything. Am I using the right software for this? can someone point me in the right direction? I tried to make it simple, by just making a listbox to drag and drop the html files into and add a compile button to send it to another form I made with toolbar to navigate and read the compile book(html files).

pcdctr

[WingedPanther]

The first thing you'll need is a specification for the e-book format. You may find that this is a pretty nasty "first project". Parsing HTML formatted files could be nasty as well, depending on the tools C# offers you.

[pcdctr]

I am glad someone else besides me thinks it's a nasty first program, I am gonna keep it in mind for maybe later down the road and learn about about strings, other coding and play with a more simple one. Thank you for your help.

pcdctr

[WingedPanther]

Whenever you see the word "compiler" as part of a project name, expect it to vary between nasty and downright brutal.

[elle]

What about HTML Help workshop for CHM compilations ? It's ready to use solution for e-book compilation - just add some HTML and hit the compile button. But if you want to learn something more I suggest you to study some open-source...

[pcdctr]

That does sound pretty good there, Where do you find Html Workshop for CHM? Just search the net?

[TcM]

I think that he means this:-
Download details: HTML Help Workshop and Documentation

If that is what you really want...

[pcdctr]

Thanks Master

[TcM]

Originally Posted by pcdctr

Thanks Master

You are mostly welcome!

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