I see that lots of people are experiencing my problems.. Well, I hope a new booksmart version will fix all these Osx-only issues! I see that lots of people are experiencing my problems.. Well, I hope a new booksmart version will fix all these Osx-only issues!

2009-11-07T18:53:02Z

31986

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2009-11-07T18:53:02Z

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I'm experiencing lots of crashes, too. I didn't send crash reports (my fault!) because I wasn't at home while working. I couldn't succeed in creating the book, I passed all the photos to a friend of mine who uses windows. It's also VERY slow (I have a dual core macbook with 4GB RAM), even slower than previous versions. One more bug: I have a very large iPhoto library: sometimes booksmart crashes while loading it; moreover, I cannot select to show only photos from a selected album (this happens only for some recent album; the older ones work correctly), and I see only few photos from the album (while some of them are duplicated in "my photos" window in the program interface). One more thing: I could leave the iPhoto integration and export the photos I need every time in a different location (for example, in a folder on the desktop); but, again, booksmart pretend to work with iPhoto library and ignores any other path. Sorry for my post, but I wasted my day trying to prepare a book.. Please, improve OsX version of booksmart!! I’m experiencing lots of crashes, too. I didn’t send crash reports (my fault!) because I wasn’t at home while working. I couldn’t succeed in creating the book, I passed all the photos to a friend of mine who uses windows. It’s also VERY slow (I have a dual core macbook with 4GB RAM), even slower than previous versions. One more bug: I have a very large iPhoto library: sometimes booksmart crashes while loading it; moreover, I cannot select to show only photos from a selected album (this happens only for some recent album; the older ones work correctly), and I see only few photos from the album (while some of them are duplicated in “my photos” window in the program interface). One more thing: I could leave the iPhoto integration and export the photos I need every time in a different location (for example, in a folder on the desktop); but, again, booksmart pretend to work with iPhoto library and ignores any other path. Sorry for my post, but I wasted my day trying to prepare a book.. Please, improve OsX version of booksmart!!

2009-11-07T18:39:37Z

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2009-11-07T18:39:37Z

538690

I am taking my photos from iphoto on a Mac and importing them by simply dragging and dropping. This works fine but they all tend to look slightly 'washed out' when in BookSmart, (on screen), and the colors seem to have faded. Should I compensate for this before I import them? I am taking my photos from iphoto on a Mac and importing them by simply dragging and dropping. This works fine but they all tend to look slightly ‘washed out’ when in BookSmart, (on screen), and the colors seem to have faded. Should I compensate for this before I import them?

2009-11-07T18:18:01Z

31984

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2009-11-07T18:18:01Z

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This is my first book so I am new to this.  I want a book cover that is solid white in color, shiny, with a picture on the front under the title and a small picture on the back.  I don't want a dust cover--rather something shiny that can be wiped off.  I have designed a family cookbook in memory of my Mother and Grandmother, so I'd like the cover in a shiny format so we can wipe it off easily.  This is my first book so I am new to this.  I want a book cover that is solid white in color, shiny, with a picture on the front under the title and a small picture on the back.  I don’t want a dust cover—rather something shiny that can be wiped off.  I have designed a family cookbook in memory of my Mother and Grandmother, so I’d like the cover in a shiny format so we can wipe it off easily.

2009-11-07T16:26:42Z

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2009-11-07T16:26:42Z

714891

Hi novalightmik, ummmm, what? I get what you're saying up to the bit about thirty or forty grand per month.  I'm surprised there aren't more comments on this topic. Hi novalightmik, ummmm, what? I get what you’re saying up to the bit about thirty or forty grand per month.  I’m surprised there aren’t more comments on this topic.

2009-11-07T12:44:47Z

31982

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2009-11-07T12:44:47Z

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thanks thanks

2009-11-07T06:39:46Z

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2009-11-07T06:39:46Z

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Thanks you Blurb !A fantastic product that looks professional - better than I expected.  I definitely have further plans for more books!  From a delighted Australian user. Thanks you Blurb !A fantastic product that looks professional – better than I expected.  I definitely have further plans for more books!  From a delighted Australian user.

2009-11-07T05:25:47Z

31980

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2009-11-07T05:25:47Z

1099827

Of course, when I walk into a book store and pick a fine art photography book off the shelf, I will start leafing through it. If I like what I see on the first few pages, I may well page through the entire book. Ultimately, the fact that I've looked through the entire book will not stop me from buying it if I like it enough to add to my collection.On the other hand, I'm not inclined to buy a photography book in which I can only look at the first few pages.It's hard to see how viewing it on the web is all that different, at least in terms of deciding whether or not to buy something. If I like what I see I will at least be tempted to buy it. If not, then obviously I won't. And if I can't see it at all ... well, I almost certainly won't buy it.I can see why you'd want to give yourself the best possible chance of making a sale. But the real question is whether keeping a blindfold on the viewer is going to help you any. I mean, instead of letting yourself be ruled by fear, put yourself in the position of a potential customer. How likely are you to buy the proverbial pig in a poke?As to someone trying to steal your book photos off Blurb to sell them because they are so unique and great ... I wish I could seriously flatter myself that much and believe it. Of course, when I walk into a book store and pick a fine art photography book off the shelf, I will start leafing through it. If I like what I see on the first few pages, I may well page through the entire book. Ultimately, the fact that I’ve looked through the entire book will not stop me from buying it if I like it enough to add to my collection.On the other hand, I’m not inclined to buy a photography book in which I can only look at the first few pages.It’s hard to see how viewing it on the web is all that different, at least in terms of deciding whether or not to buy something. If I like what I see I will at least be tempted to buy it. If not, then obviously I won’t. And if I can’t see it at all … well, I almost certainly won’t buy it.I can see why you’d want to give yourself the best possible chance of making a sale. But the real question is whether keeping a blindfold on the viewer is going to help you any. I mean, instead of letting yourself be ruled by fear, put yourself in the position of a potential customer. How likely are you to buy the proverbial pig in a poke?As to someone trying to steal your book photos off Blurb to sell them because they are so unique and great … I wish I could seriously flatter myself that much and believe it.

2009-11-07T05:13:08Z

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2009-11-07T05:13:08Z

1207584

What do you want on the back of the book?  If you put the photo in the spot for the front cover, it will only "wrap" around the front of the book.  One image does not wrap around both front and back.  What do you want on the back of the book?  If you put the photo in the spot for the front cover, it will only "wrap" around the front of the book.  One image does not wrap around both front and back.

2009-11-07T00:37:07Z

31978

7555

2009-11-07T00:37:07Z

759806

I want to use the 7x7" square size as proof books made as easily as possible.  Is there a way to create a book that has the standard one image per page, using importing and autoflow - without having to go through each page and individually choosing "center align image (don't crop)" or zooming out on every single image?  Ideally I'd like to get something set up so that I can just import 100-200 images and have a book created with no crop on the (rectangular) images.  Borders would be great, too.  But I'm not sure how to create this default anywhere in the BookSmart software.Ideas?? I want to use the 7×7" square size as proof books made as easily as possible.  Is there a way to create a book that has the standard one image per page, using importing and autoflow – without having to go through each page and individually choosing "center align image (don’t crop)" or zooming out on every single image?  Ideally I’d like to get something set up so that I can just import 100-200 images and have a book created with no crop on the (rectangular) images.  Borders would be great, too.  But I’m not sure how to create this default anywhere in the BookSmart software.Ideas??

2009-11-07T00:24:24Z

31977

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2009-11-07T00:24:24Z

60788

I made a mistake of adding the same images to my book cover, one on the back, one on the front. I then realises I had chosen  Image Wrap. i have tried to change this but without success. I have deleted the image fom My Pictures and this removed it from the front cover but it has left it on the back. How can I clear both and start again?   I made a mistake of adding the same images to my book cover, one on the back, one on the front. I then realises I had chosen  Image Wrap. i have tried to change this but without success. I have deleted the image fom My Pictures and this removed it from the front cover but it has left it on the back. How can I clear both and start again?

2009-11-06T23:49:33Z

31976

7556

2009-11-06T23:49:33Z

912321

I want a cover similar to a wrap, only I want to have a picture just on the front with my title and not have the entire picture wrap around the book.  Can't figure out how to do that.  Any suggestions? I want a cover similar to a wrap, only I want to have a picture just on the front with my title and not have the entire picture wrap around the book.  Can’t figure out how to do that.  Any suggestions?

2009-11-06T23:23:17Z

31975

7555

2009-11-06T23:23:17Z

714891

I have to agree - is it so hard to allow you to set a font at the start of the job instead of having to start over each and every time you want to write - I do not like the set font... I have to agree – is it so hard to allow you to set a font at the start of the job instead of having to start over each and every time you want to write – I do not like the set font…

2009-11-06T22:22:34Z

31974

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2009-11-06T22:22:34Z

1287581

Or you culd contact Customer Support....try the Help menu above......Tony Or you culd contact Customer Support….try the Help menu above.…..Tony

2009-11-06T20:02:22Z

31973

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2009-11-06T20:02:22Z

258434

The limit is 160 pages, if you have less than that you probably need to contact Customer Support for advice. .....Tony The limit is 160 pages, if you have less than that you probably need to contact Customer Support for advice. …..Tony

2009-11-06T20:01:05Z

31972

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2009-11-06T20:01:05Z

258434

It is a huge screwup and one reason I ordered my books for Christmas almost two weeks ago.  I figure with a 70+% error rate on my books (received this week), it might take two more rounds of printing to get it right.  It is a huge screwup and one reason I ordered my books for Christmas almost two weeks ago.  I figure with a 70+% error rate on my books (received this week), it might take two more rounds of printing to get it right.

2009-11-06T19:55:41Z

31971

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2009-11-06T19:55:41Z

759806

>>If your single copy "proof" looks the way you want it to & further copies have something wrong,  it’s probably a printer problem & I think Blurb will be more willing to reprint if you havfe one perfect copy.That was exactly my thought and one of the reasons (though not the only one) that I ordered a test copy first.  When the test copy came back, and the photos were the correct color, I knew I could hold them to that stanard.  Unfortunately after receiving my large order the problem was mostly with the binding not the color (though the imagwrap books had problems with the color, the dust cover books were fine with the color).  >>If your single copy "proof" looks the way you want it to & further copies have something wrong,  it’s probably a printer problem & I think Blurb will be more willing to reprint if you havfe one perfect copy.That was exactly my thought and one of the reasons (though not the only one) that I ordered a test copy first.  When the test copy came back, and the photos were the correct color, I knew I could hold them to that stanard.  Unfortunately after receiving my large order the problem was mostly with the binding not the color (though the imagwrap books had problems with the color, the dust cover books were fine with the color).

2009-11-06T19:53:48Z

31970

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2009-11-06T19:53:48Z

759806

Is the book too large for premium paper?  I believe there is a limit to the number of pages for premium paper.  Other than that, I would be puzzled why it doesn't show up.  Is the book too large for premium paper?  I believe there is a limit to the number of pages for premium paper.  Other than that, I would be puzzled why it doesn’t show up.

2009-11-06T19:51:28Z

31969

7062

2009-11-06T19:51:28Z

759806

Blurb of course has both an address and a phone number - they just are not made public.  But if you really want either, an internet search would do wonders in a matter of seconds :-)  Blurb of course has both an address and a phone number – they just are not made public.  But if you really want either, an internet search would do wonders in a matter of seconds :-)

2009-11-06T19:50:23Z

31968

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2009-11-06T19:50:23Z

759806

What if that check box doesn't show up? Any sugesstions? What if that check box doesn’t show up? Any sugesstions?

2009-11-06T17:48:44Z

31967

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2009-11-06T17:48:44Z

920926

Hi,We think you may have encountered a bug with our 7x7 books. Until it is fixed with our next release sometime in 2010, any pre-designed content (page numbers, ornaments, etc.) will not get trimmed. You should still heed the safe area for all other custom designing however.Hope this helps.  – Kathy Hi,We think you may have encountered a bug with our 7×7 books. Until it is fixed with our next release sometime in 2010, any pre-designed content (page numbers, ornaments, etc.) will not get trimmed. You should still heed the safe area for all other custom designing however.Hope this helps.  – Kathy

2009-11-06T17:41:29Z

31966

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2009-11-06T17:41:29Z

2604

It should probably be <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/921414">http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/921414</a>.....Tony It should probably be <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/921414">http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/921414</a>…..Tony

2009-11-06T17:34:06Z

31965

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2009-11-06T17:34:06Z

258434

I don't think Blurb has an address.  I've never seen one - they don't even have a phone no. I don’t think Blurb has an address.  I’ve never seen one – they don’t even have a phone no.

2009-11-06T17:27:55Z

31964

7552

2009-11-06T17:27:55Z

561802

Your link doesn't work. Your link doesn’t work.

2009-11-06T17:22:14Z

31963

7279

2009-11-06T17:22:14Z

561802

I've created several new folders in iPhoto and they don't seem to appear. What do I need to do? I've rebooted, closed, opened, recreated the folders etc. etc. to no avail. I don't want to manually select the photos - I'd be sorting through too many! Please help! I’ve created several new folders in iPhoto and they don’t seem to appear. What do I need to do? I’ve rebooted, closed, opened, recreated the folders etc. etc. to no avail. I don’t want to manually select the photos – I’d be sorting through too many! Please help!

2009-11-06T17:21:13Z

31962

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2009-11-06T17:21:13Z

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