zBook Reader [Proposed]

CanusCerebus · 05-15-2008, 09:55 AM

Zune Applet: zBook Reader
Creator: CanusCerebus
Version: XNA 3.0 CTP
Description: Either a front end to the jpg files created by the zBooker program OR a standalone reader which reads a different format, probably text or rich text embedded in a jpg or mp3 (since we can't sync .txt or .rtf files to our Zunes).
URL: ...
Screenshots: When I have them...

Any one interested? I may just build this for my own use, but if there are folks out there who would be interested in seeing and using such a thing I'd be happy to make it publicly available.

Little Horn · 05-15-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CanusCerebus

Zune Applet: zBook Reader
Creator: CanusCerebus
Version: XNA 3.0 CTP
Description: Either a front end to the jpg files created by the zBooker program OR a standalone reader which reads a different format, probably text or rich text embedded in a jpg or mp3 (since we can't sync .txt or .rtf files to our Zunes).
URL: ...
Screenshots: When I have them...

Any one interested? I may just build this for my own use, but if there are folks out there who would be interested in seeing and using such a thing I'd be happy to make it publicly available.

I'm interested. Even if you don't gain a lot of interest here I would still like a copy of it if you could figure it out.

trustaugustus · 05-15-2008, 10:36 AM

I am interested. I would love to have that program

Spike! · 05-15-2008, 10:55 AM

It would be interesting, but the program that takes .txt files and makes them perfectly sized pictures for the zune is already pretty flawless and fast, the only way I could see this having and advantage was if you we're able to directly copy .txt files to the Zune and view them, which as you already stated can't be done.

contortionist · 05-15-2008, 03:41 PM

it needs pdf support and other doument support for reading books or instruction manuals on your zune. email me when u have a beta or a complete deployment for the zune. Rageandsin@live.com

it needs pdf support and other doument support for reading books or instruction manuals on your zune. email me when u have a beta or a complete deployment for the zune. Rageandsin@live.com

hacker2021 · 05-15-2008, 04:27 PM

<3 the idea.

I'd love to see it happen.

axlgreasetires · 05-15-2008, 04:54 PM

pdf... idk how someones going to be able to write a pdf viewer in c# without professional training.

I would like to see this project succeed.

assassin82492 · 05-15-2008, 06:32 PM

shouldn't this be in the request section

ComputerWiz52x · 05-24-2008, 04:21 PM

i'm interested. sounds pretty cool.

soccerfreak24 · 05-24-2008, 04:30 PM

Sounds good to me, i'd like somethin like this.

Superaison · 05-24-2008, 04:31 PM

As you said embed it into a mp3, wouldn't the zune detect that? That could also be a security flaw if found working.

Couldnt you rename a .pdf to .mp3 lmfao...haha kidding, dont' have my zune.

dabeastofdamusic · 05-25-2008, 04:20 PM

i would LOVE something like this ive been hoping that people would get creative with the new software, i know nothing about doing this stuff but i would be willing to learn if you need some help

Epoc · 05-29-2008, 11:51 AM

sounds like a good concept, though as already stated, would be difficult to do. It would be an alternitive to those that don't have zbooker.

DaDillsta · 05-29-2008, 09:07 PM

Its definitely not impossible. And syncing a file like a .txt is fine you just have to tell the XNA not to "build" it but use it as content. I haven't ran into any problems with putting it on there but I'm having a few problems getting a display to happen.

133794m3r · 05-29-2008, 10:31 PM

I want it... i'd like the .txt and such version... a lot more than just the standard .jpg thanks man for this I really want.

cable729 · 05-30-2008, 12:10 PM

id love a .txt viewer and maybe even EDITOR?!?!

CanusCerebus · 05-30-2008, 02:31 PM

I'm still working on this, btw.

I've decided to use xml as the format for the book docs and then an set of xsl docs for specifying display formats. This should make it easier to extend and enhance the reader. I also plan to create a desktop editor/converter to be used to generate the xml files.
I've got the xsl transform working in a standard .Net app, now I'm working on porting it to an XNA project and extending it form there. Maybe I'll use zBlade as a base for the user interface. I'll need to contact zBlade's owner/author first though.

CanusCerebus · 05-30-2008, 02:40 PM

Sent a note to TipTup300, the author of zBlade...

05-15-2008, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
CanusCerebus Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	zBook Reader [Proposed] Zune Applet: zBook Reader Creator: CanusCerebus Version: XNA 3.0 CTP Description: Either a front end to the jpg files created by the zBooker program OR a standalone reader which reads a different format, probably text or rich text embedded in a jpg or mp3 (since we can't sync .txt or .rtf files to our Zunes). URL: ... Screenshots: When I have them... Any one interested? I may just build this for my own use, but if there are folks out there who would be interested in seeing and using such a thing I'd be happy to make it publicly available. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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trustaugustus Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richlands NC Posts: 97 Reputation: 14 $zB: 69 Donate	I am interested. I would love to have that program __________________ Cheers, Steven My Zune with its Solid Steel Case will kick your Arse

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soccerfreak24 Support Team Expert Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,890 Reputation: 178 $zB: 39 Donate	Sounds good to me, i'd like somethin like this. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Epoc Experienced Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 148 Reputation: 14 $zB: 91 Donate	sounds like a good concept, though as already stated, would be difficult to do. It would be an alternitive to those that don't have zbooker. __________________ When the battle of the zunes/ipods began, Apple said Give them what they want; smaller players 4 more money" Microsoft bravely stepped in and said "Give them what they Really Want; a better player with updates for free"

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133794m3r Elite Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the interenet. Posts: 2,008 Reputation: 42 $zB: 2213 Donate	I want it... i'd like the .txt and such version... a lot more than just the standard .jpg thanks man for this I really want. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ZB Rednecks The best Nascar Racer and sponsor of Rednecks and newly Gay for ZB rednecks.

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05-15-2008, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spike! Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175 Reputation: 13 $zB: 158 Donate	It would be interesting, but the program that takes .txt files and makes them perfectly sized pictures for the zune is already pretty flawless and fast, the only way I could see this having and advantage was if you we're able to directly copy .txt files to the Zune and view them, which as you already stated can't be done.

05-15-2008, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
contortionist Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	it needs pdf support and other doument support for reading books or instruction manuals on your zune. email me when u have a beta or a complete deployment for the zune. Rageandsin@live.com it needs pdf support and other doument support for reading books or instruction manuals on your zune. email me when u have a beta or a complete deployment for the zune. Rageandsin@live.com

05-15-2008, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
hacker2021 Zewbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 $zB: 6 Donate	<3 the idea. I'd love to see it happen.

05-15-2008, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
axlgreasetires Squirt Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18 Reputation: 10 $zB: 12 Donate	pdf... idk how someones going to be able to write a pdf viewer in c# without professional training. I would like to see this project succeed.

05-15-2008, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
assassin82492 Jr. Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Reputation: 10 $zB: 11 Donate	shouldn't this be in the request section

05-24-2008, 04:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
ComputerWiz52x Zewbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	i'm interested. sounds pretty cool.

05-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Superaison Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 76 Reputation: 11 $zB: 32 Donate	As you said embed it into a mp3, wouldn't the zune detect that? That could also be a security flaw if found working. Couldnt you rename a .pdf to .mp3 lmfao...haha kidding, dont' have my zune.

05-25-2008, 04:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
dabeastofdamusic Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Location: somewhere in NC my zunetag is username Posts: 171 Reputation: 11 $zB: 141 Donate	i would LOVE something like this ive been hoping that people would get creative with the new software, i know nothing about doing this stuff but i would be willing to learn if you need some help

05-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
DaDillsta Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 52 Reputation: 12 $zB: 35 Donate	Its definitely not impossible. And syncing a file like a .txt is fine you just have to tell the XNA not to "build" it but use it as content. I haven't ran into any problems with putting it on there but I'm having a few problems getting a display to happen.

05-30-2008, 12:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
cable729 Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 207 Reputation: 12 $zB: 170 Donate	id love a .txt viewer and maybe even EDITOR?!?!

05-30-2008, 02:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
CanusCerebus Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	I'm still working on this, btw. I've decided to use xml as the format for the book docs and then an set of xsl docs for specifying display formats. This should make it easier to extend and enhance the reader. I also plan to create a desktop editor/converter to be used to generate the xml files. I've got the xsl transform working in a standard .Net app, now I'm working on porting it to an XNA project and extending it form there. Maybe I'll use zBlade as a base for the user interface. I'll need to contact zBlade's owner/author first though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-30-2008, 02:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
CanusCerebus Zewbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10 $zB: 4 Donate	Sent a note to TipTup300, the author of zBlade... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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