About Xemit
What is Xemit? It's a basic html editor, allowing markup to be added to text files quickly and easily. I wanted something to simplify the process of converting Project Gutenberg e-texts to standards-compliant html 4.0.1 or xhtml 1.0, though it works just as well with any text file. Although designed primarily for my own needs I thought I'd post it here, in case it's of use to anyone.
Xemit is a stand-alone application (no installation required). It was built using AutoIt - thanks to the people who created this excellent free program, and to all the members of the online community who offered help and advice when I needed it!
What isn't it? It's not an automatic markup generator. You decide what tags to add, which means that you have complete control over the html version. There's a bit of work involved, though there are various tools to speed up the process. With a basic knowledge of html and a bit of practice you should be able to convert a full-length novel to a web page in no more than 15 minutes (less, if the layout is relatively straightforward). My record so far is 'War and Peace' in 11 minutes!
Are there any system requirements? Yes. You need to be using Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista to run it. And the maximum file size that can be opened is 8mb (though that's pretty big: 'War And Peace' is only about 3.5mb).
Are there any limitations? Only those imposed by my lack of programming skills. I created Xemit in order to learn a bit about building Windows applications. It comes with no guarantees - though I haven't had any trouble with it so far.
Click here to download the zip file. This contains 'Xemit.exe', as well as a help file, Using Xemit.html (there's also a printable pdf version). The source code, 'Xemit.au3', is included in case anyone wants to have a look at it.