SUBSCRIBER MODEL BOATS DIGITAL ISSUES

[GARY GEITHMANNParticipant @garygeithmann39394]

As a subscriber how do I print or copy the digital issues on line?

[GARY GEITHMANNParticipant @garygeithmann39394]

PRINTING/DOWNLOADING

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Gary

To print a digital copy:

Select an issue from the digital archive, which opens a new page on your computer,

You will now see a digital copy of the relevant issue, using the on screen arrow buttons select the page that you want to print.

Right click on the mouse or trackpad to open a little box of computer commands one of which is print, left click on the print command and then follow your usual printing procedure.

I hope this helps

Paul

[Michael BrookesParticipant @michaelbrookes94511]

Paul

This is OK if you just want to print a page but how do you download and save the complete magazine so that it can be viewed later offline. For most of the week I will not have access to the internet and would like to save issues on the laptop so they can be viewed at leisure.

 

Mike

Edited By Michael Brookes on 07/03/2013 05:09:56

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Mike

Its a little complicated but you can capture one page at a time by using the Print Screen facility on your computer but instead of printing you paste the images into a programme such as word or publisher.

The resolution is not very good but it is readable especially if you use the programmes image magnifying system.

Paul

[Michael BrookesParticipant @michaelbrookes94511]

Thanks Paul, this seems a very convoluted method. Why not make them available in a standard format such as PDF.

Mike

[Paul FreshneyParticipant @paulfreshney24971]

Michael

Commercially if the whole magazine could easly be downloaded by a digital subscriber in one go in a universal format, then inevitably someone somewhere will then forward it to all and sundry (or try to sell it) resulting in a net loss of sales, either digital or printed copies.

So, yes it can only be downloaded page by page, which is intended as a deterrent to this happening. The resultant poor quality will also be a factor in preventing 'free' distribution.

Digital editons are intended to be read online and perhaps a selected article to be downloaded and later printed by the digital subscriber themself, hence the price reduction reflecting the cost saving in not printing and distributing a copy of the magazine. That is why the Free Plans are not included in digital subscriptions, because otherwise they might become truly universally 'free'.

All of this is pretty much standard across the industry.

Paul Freshney

Editor.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

I am always one to see if I can doing something on the cheap, however to download 80 odd pages in colour of suitable quality would cost more in Ink and time than an individual magazine cost in a yearly subscription..

Edited By The Long Build on 07/03/2013 13:40:08

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Mike

As they say 'it does what it says on the tin' the system is a digital archive and as such is a superb on line library for subscribers as we can quickly access items and articles. It was never intended to be copied (hence no PDF facility) and the poor resolution when you do a print screen grab.

You are correct in your belief that there is a way of accessing the digital information in a fully readable format but that is something that I am keeping to myself as I fully respect all copyright laws.

Paul

[Paul FreshneyParticipant @paulfreshney24971]

Yes, The Long Build is correct about domestic printing costs. It is also worth remembering that subscribers to the printed issues also have access to the digital versions if they wish and the archives (as do the digital subscribers).

How the whole thing is set-up is actually not down to me.

The way this publisher operates in the digital market place is a management board and IT Dept. decision and I guess much the same applies to other publishers. The number of digital subscribers is actually relatively few, the vast majority preferring a printed issue, to pick up and put down as the mood takes them and refer back to, perhaps a year or more later.

Paul Freshney

Editor

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Just recieved this months magazine with a flyer about the New Digital edition. This to be made available as a download with the New Print & Digital package..

I would be possible interested in this as well as the paper copy but was wondering what the size of the file might be as this would be the sort of thing I could put into the Cloud !! or such storage and view with any of ny devices.

And again intresting development considering earlier posts.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I also received the flyer regarding the digital issue and I am also curious as to how the downloads can be stored for future reference i.e. on the hard drive, memory stick or the cloud. This level of accessibility will present obvious problems to the publishers as they will wish to prevent free access or prevent subscribers from posting the issue on something like YouTube.

I can understand why the publishers would want to go down this road I just hope that they fully realise the implications and that they take the correct security measurers otherwise the established readership will end up suffering.

Paul

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

As I pay by DD I have just upgraded so will be intresting to see thh next 3 issues as a download, I think it is a great Idea, many other magazines (Not modelling related are doing this). But can see issues as Paul T has mentioned

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I don't wish to appear hypercritical especially as I am currently advocating down loadable plans on another thread but I can foresee many problems with a move to digital issues.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Have upgraded for the remainder of my subscription.

First Impressions are good, apart from when I did upgrade I did not receive an email to inform me where or how to download the reader. very helpful lady at the Subscription department sorted that out, I have now downloaded the reader which took a few seconds and then the November Magazine. This took about 3 minutes to download. I can only assume at this stag that the Magazine download is incripted and is well hidden as I cant find where it has downloaded to on my PC.

With the fact that you need to be registered to download the app and that the file looks protected I would say that there is not much risk to it being freeley distributed.

As regards the actual magazine on the reader … I Like it. nice and clear , zoom options, print options as well.

I am going to try to find the file as I would like to see how big they are.

[Michael SheridanParticipant @michaelsheridan92093]

One upside of the digital issues is that you get access to a fair few years back issues.

One downside of the digital issues is that if you don't renew your subscription you lose access to both the back issues AND the issues you 'rented' during your subscription period (unless you printed them off of course).

A digital subscription is not just for Christmas ….

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

You lose the back issues from the date of the subscriptions if you stop your subscription but do you lose the digital issues you have subscribed to as these are downloaded to your pc, ipad etc as they are veiwable off line ?.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

I have been thinking about this and come to the conclusion that ultimately for the ongoing health of our hobby digital subscriptions are the way forward, this coupled with the website, facebook and twitter will help the hobby appeal to the younger generation and help take away the image of this being an 'old mans' hobby'

But the transition will be difficult and if not managed properly might end up alienating the present readership.

Cause for thought.

Paul

[Michael SheridanParticipant @michaelsheridan92093]

Posted by The Long Build on 10/08/2013 20:03:03:

You lose the back issues from the date of the subscriptions if you stop your subscription but do you lose the digital issues you have subscribed to as these are downloaded to your pc, ipad etc as they are veiwable off line ?.

I don't believe they are downloaded, though I don't think I ever tried reading them on an unconnected device. I've seen no sign of a permanent cache and since my sub lapsed recently if I go to the online archive I just get the subscriber only page.

Maybe there is another way in, I'll have a poke around. It doesn't actually bother me, I just thought it might catch others out down the line.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Posted by Michael Sheridan on 11/08/2013 10:57:25:

Posted by The Long Build on 10/08/2013 20:03:03:

You lose the back issues from the date of the subscriptions if you stop your subscription but do you lose the digital issues you have subscribed to as these are downloaded to your pc, ipad etc as they are veiwable off line ?.

I don't believe they are downloaded, though I don't think I ever tried reading them on an unconnected device. I've seen no sign of a permanent cache and since my sub lapsed recently if I go to the online archive I just get the subscriber only page.

Maybe there is another way in, I'll have a poke around. It doesn't actually bother me, I just thought it might catch others out down the line.

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As it is No we are not able to download the Digital issues , which if you are a subscriber you can currently view, However if you take the New Print and Digital subscription you are able to download the mags once you have loaded the softwatre to your Pc, Note pad etc. With the New subscription you are able to view the Mags you have downloaded Off line so they have to be in your computer somewhere .. This Only applies to the new subscription and from the date you subscribe, I have, I have the latest issue on my computer but I can not download anything prior to that, and I assume if I cancelled my subscription I would keep any I downloaded but would not have access to any prior to that, I assume, I may be wrong but come the new year any Print only subscription will loose the ability to view back issues. Which I think would be a shame

[Michael SheridanParticipant @michaelsheridan92093]

OK. So new subs from a fairly recent date can/do download for offline viewing. Yes?

However I'd be chary of believing that if it's on your disk you have it for keeps. As mentioned above these things will have DRM to stop you copying the mags to all your mates and it's possible that when your sub expires (should you let it) the DRM will lock the file. That's a question only the (digital) publisher can answer.

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Yes, I have just double checked by unplugging my hard wire Internet computer and it worked a treat.

As to the DRM , Not Sure , as you say a question for the Digital publisher, I might ring them tomorrow, however I see it no differently to having a paper copy, you pay for the subscription so I would have thought that you are entilted to keep what ever you have downloaded. I would imagine it is pretty well protected so that it can only be viewed with the relavant software for which you need to have had a subscription to download and activate. I see it no different to any paper subscription, and would be amusing to see them asking for the magazines back if you stopped your subs.

I have had a good route around my pc the best I can with W8 !! and I cant find the download any where ?. so I assume it must be hidden within the programme.

Its a Mystery….

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

On the issue of all things digital.

We are all used to following a discussion on the forum but to do this the majority of us are, by necessity tied to the home computer.

How would we, the forum members, feel about expanding the discussions on to sites such as Facebook or Twitter where the conversations can be truly mobile.

Paul

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Myself I am happy with the forum, I don't see the point of twitter and only use facebook to keep in contact with family overseas.

I can access the forums from my phone and can create a hot spot for my pc using same.

Larry R.

But incase your intrested I have just had a very nice Chicken & Chips with some beans and lashings of tomatoe sauce… lol

[The Long BuildParticipant @thelongbuild]

Just contacted the subscriptions department and they have told me, as has been muted above, that once you stop your Digital subscription you would loose all access to your magazines you have within your subscribed period…

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