WELCOME TO THE THiNC KNOWLEDGE BASE

This is an area that where you can learn more in detail how to operate your THiNC Products. Many products in this knowledge base have useful tips including a FAQ section. Previous version instructions can also be found here:

1. How do I rename my book instead of having the same name THiNC Book 2.0?

• Before publishing it rez your book and edit it. Select the general tab and click where it says THiNC Book 2.0 and change the name there. The next time you publish the book it copy the exact name.

2. How do you get text on the book?

• The THiNC Printing Press & Book only uses textures / snapshots to display pages. By using your favorite paint program you can put text into a picture format supported by Second Life to upload. Currently I find the easiest way to incorporate text & pictures is using Microsoft Publisher and save it as a jpeg. There is a free publishing program which I haven't used alot but it can export to jpeg, Scribus, it is available in all flavors. (Mac, Windows, & Linux)

3. What is this ID# and what can I do with it?

• The ID# is a unique identification number for each book published.
• Currently there is nothing that can be done with it at the moment. There will be plans in the future for library / database of all books in SL.

4. Why doesn't the Printing Press recognize the size of the book, it keeps producing small books?

• The Printing Press no longer relays the size to the publication created because the size function is set on the publication itself by the owner. The owner can now change the size via menu on the publication (new feature, located in the lower left hand corner when it's opened.). If this is set before it is transfer to next owner it will retain its settings. Find more information about publication menu here.

5. The Printing Press has quite a number of prims (20 prims) is there a lower prim version?

• Yes, contact Toneless Tomba for an exchange for a lower prim version (8 prims).

6. What size texture should I use to make the pages?

• Smaller textures are better because they do load quicker but it depends on how detailed your pages are. If you want a lot of detail you might try the highest resolution but you will most likely need to experiment to see what looks best. Here is a table that will help layout your pages.