What is the standard screen resolution on which Real Magxine should be viewed?

Minimum requirement for having the best experience of viewing Real Magxine is 1024 x 768 pixels. Real Magxine can be viewed on higher resolutions also.

Does Real Magxine automatically adjust screen resolution?

Screen resolution has to be adjusted manually by the user.

Does Real Magxine detect screen resolution and can it give a message saying that screen size should be adjusted?

A message can be displayed. However, at this point Real Magxine does not display 'adjust screen size' message.

Can you click and hold the mouse button down to move a page like in PDF and/or enable the scroll button on the mouse?

The current technology that is being used in Real Magxine does not allow us to use the click and hold mouse button and / or scroll option of the mouse like in PDF.

Do we require any downloads to view Real Magxine?

For an exe version of Real Magxine there are no downloads or external tools required. However, for a web version of Real Magxine the only thing required is the flash player, which is available on most PCs today.

Which Flash version is compatible for Real Magxine conversions?

Flash Player version 7.0 is required for proper functioning of Real Magxine. Real Magxine can be viewed with older versions but some options of Real Magxine do not work properly.

Do you currently display a message if flash version is not available or compatible?

A message can be displayed. Currently we do not display such a message.

Can the background (explorer frame) expand to fit the whole screen?

Web based Real Magxine uses the settings of Internet Explorer. Real Magxine is optimized for a 1024 X 768 monitor resolution. Real Magxine cannot be compressed or expanded more than this size. However if the resolution of a PC is set at above 1024 X 768 resolution, the remaining blank area will automatically expand to fit Real Magxine on a full screen. Please see the figure for a clearer understanding.

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What is the maximum size of a page which can be opened within the Real Magxine interface?

Real Magxine page size depends on the size of the PDF page. By default Real Magxine displays 50 % zoom out.

If it is smaller why can't you make it bigger?

Making pages bigger requires us to forego the look and feel of the Real Magxine format. Bigger pages mean that we have to alter the documents and set sizes accordingly. This might result in stretching of images and alignment problems.

Can we have live links imbedded?

Yes, you can have links to other sites or locations embedded within Real Magxine.

Is there any limit?

No, there is no limit for embedding hyperlinks into Real Magxine.

Is redirection of dead links possible to other links?

Real Magxine can only direct a hyperlink to one location. That location has to have a redirecting service.

How does one return to the Real Magxine application after clicking on a link?

The link will open in a new window with Real Magxine remaining visible in the background. Once the user closes the window displaying a link, Real Magxine will automatically come into view. Real Magxine will also be displayed on the status bar of a computer.

Can we integrate media in Real Magxine?

Yes, you can insert media files in Real Magxine.

What kind of media can be integrated in Real Magxine?

We can integrate the following types of media into Real Magxine:
Flash Videos
Flash Animations
QuickTime Movies
Sound (mP3 and WAV format)

What are the technical specs for video files?

The file size will have to be reduced using compressions so that it runs smoothly and effectively in Real Magxine. AVI and MOV formats are acceptable as input. Output will be in Flash format.

Can we print in Real Magxine?

Yes, Real Magxine offers printing facility.

What are the restrictions on printing in Real Magxine?

Real Magxine offers the following print facility on its exe version:
Single page print
Multiple page print (range printing)
Entire document print

However, in its web version the user can only print a single page at a time.

What is the minimum internet connection recommended for viewing Real Magxine?

We recommend a cable or DSL connection for best results especially for larger file. A 56 K modem will work but might result in slower loading.

What are the inputs required to make a Real Magxine format document?

We ideally require a Print Ready PDF with high-resolution images (if any) as input. We also require PC based fonts, which have been used in the PDF file. The quality of Real Magxine is directly linked to the quality of the PDF and availability of fonts.

For ads and inserts what is the minimum resolution of the required images?

Up to 300 dpi or minimum 150 dpi. However, if the ad or insert contains a section which is not clearly visible (for example very small sized text), the quality of output might suffer.

What is the size of the converted file? (Give a rough approximation?)

The size is completely dependent on the number of pages and the content type of the file. A standard Real Magxine (details given at the end) will come to approximately 6MB.

What is the difference between exe and web ready files?

The web ready format is strictly available for viewing on the web. The EXE format is portable and can be downloaded and viewed from the desktop. It will not work on the web.

What versions of Explorer are required to view Real Magxine?

Internet Explorer 6.0 or above is required for viewing the standard version of a Real Magxine document. For the editor version of Real Magxine, Internet Explorer 7.0 is required.

What is the minimum conversion time?

Time required for a conversion ranges from overnight to 3 days for a simple version of Real Magxine depending on size and complexity. For Real Magxine with added features such as hyperlink embedding and media insertions, the conversion time might increase.

NOTE:
A standard Real Magxine conversion is based on the following:
50 Pages
Table of contents available
Page Printing
No media insertions
No hyperlink embedding