Generate eBook output

In RoboHelp, you can use the eBook output preset type to generate your project output in EPub format.

Output generated in ePub or Electronic Publication file format can be viewed on devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, or e-readers with the compliant software. These files have the file extension .epub.

The first step in generating the output of a RoboHelp project is to create an output preset and then configure the various settings of the output preset. You can use the following settings to configure an eBook output preset:

Use the following options to specify basic output settings, such as title, output path, language of UI strings, and more:

Title Specify a title for the generated output. This is part of the metadata.

You can use variables in the title. To do so, type Ctrl + 1 and select a variable from the drop-down list, and then press Enter. Note that if you have provided a variable set in the Content tab > Variable Set field, during output generation, the value of the selected variable is picked from the variable set.

Output Path Specify a location for the output. To select a location, click  . 

Ensure that the output path is NOT located inside the project folder. If the output path is inside the project folder, the output generation fails. Also the folder you select should NOT have any content that you need. RoboHelp deletes the contents of the folder before generating the output.

EPub file Specify the file name and extension (.epub) that RoboHelp can use to generate the output. For example, specify EmployeeCare.epub.

Language Use the drop-down list to specify a language for the titles of Index and Glossary in your output. Specify this setting if you want to change the language specified in project settings.

Post Generation Script To run your custom script after output generation, select the script .js file from the drop-down list.

Use the following options to specify content-related output settings, such as the settings for Table of Contents, index, glossary, and condition expression:

Table Of Contents Use the drop-down list to select a desired Table of Contents to be included in the output. This drop-down list displays the Tables of Contents available in your project. The first Table of Contents in this drop-down list is selected by default.

The set of files and their references present in the selected Table of Contents appear in the generated output.

Include Index Select this setting to include the index in the output.

Glossary Use the drop-down list to select the glossary to be included in the output. The glossary helps your users to easily access relevant terms in your project, with the corresponding definitions.

Condition Expression Use the drop-down list to specify the condition expression for your output. This setting allows you to easily include or exclude content depending on the desired type of output or userbase. Click  to edit the selected condition expression. You can also select None in the drop-down list to not specify a condition expression.

Variable Set Use the drop-down list to specify the variable set to use in this output. In the drop-down list, you can select <Default Variable Set> to use the project's default variable set. Variable sets help you implement output-specific use of variables. For example, you can have different variable sets for generating output for customers and internal users.

Use the following options to specify details of appearance in your output.

Master Page Use the drop-down list to select the master page for the output you are generating.

Use the following options to specify the eBook's author, publisher, description, and more.

Author Specify the author of the eBook.

Publisher Specify the publisher of the eBook.

Rights Specify the publishing rights of the eBook.

Description Enter a brief summary of the eBook to help the user understand your content better.

Publication Identifier Specify the unique identifier of the eBook. This is a thirteen digit ISBN ID.

Publish Date Specify the date of publishing of the eBook in mm/dd/yy format. You can also click  to do this.

Use the following settings to validate your eBook output:

Validate EPUB3 Output Select this option to validate your output. This is necessary to successfully generate your desired eBook.

EpubCheck Path Specify the EpubCheck path of your output. Click  to do this. You can also click Go to EpubCheck download page to view and download the .zip file. You can then provide the path of the unzipped file.