Bob and Amber, I just downloaded a brand new daisy book that entered the collection today because I use the .xml files sometimes too. It did have an .xml file in the .zip file. In order to read the .xml file correctly with Firefox (which is what I use to read .xml books), I had to also extract two associated .css files (daisy.css and html.css) as well as a file called DaisyTransform.xsl but all these files were in the .zip file. I used 7-zip to look at the zip file on my laptop.
Here's the list of files that were in the .zip file for the book titled The Black Stallion:
daisy.css DaisyTransform.xsl dtbook-2005-2.dtd html.css The_Black_Stallion.ncx The_Black_Stallion.opf The_Black_Stallion.xml The_Black_Stallion0001.smilI don't know how the new Daisy files work with any of the devices most of you guys use, but as a sighted reader I was really surprised. The new .xml version of the book is vastly different in layout, and far superior in its readability to the old ones from bookshare. For what it's worth. smile.
Judy s. Bob wrote:
Hi Amber and all.Unfortunately there is no longer an .xml or .html file associated directly with a daisy book. I now have to rely on Kurzweil to open books, though I suppose in theory you could use the victor soft to open them too. I'm pretty sure openbook would work pretty much like Kurzweil. There are about six files in a zipped book. The only one I've ever gotten to open is the file with the extension of .opl. When you open that file in Kurzweil, you have to enter your password five or six times while it opens the other files associated with the daisy file. Once you have the book open you could save it in almost any format you wish, including .html. I hate having to rely on K1000 without a backup method in case Kurzy gets sick some day. I'll probably play with the victor soft program a bit to find out how that one does it, and if I'm successful, I'll report back here. BTW, I'm using windows/xp and k1000v9. Bob----- Original Message ----- *From:* Amber Wallenstein <mailto:amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx> *To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:12 PM *Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] problem with daisy book I downloaded Plum Spooky and want to open the file in internet explorer. I tried to open all files, including the .xml file and it will not allow me to do so. How are you all doing this?Amber Book blog:http://community.livejournal.com/book_cuddler/ I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin of our children. I give you this warning that you may prepare your mind for your fate. John Adams E-Mail: amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:amber.wallens@xxxxxxxxx>
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