YBI CD FAQ

Yearbook Interactive is dedicated to making sure that you have the best yearbook authoring software available. After reviewing the FAQ for the YBI CD, you may contact technical support by calling 1-877-463-6924 or by email for additional help.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

1. What is Memories Builder?
Memories Builder is the software application used to create the YBI CD product. The software is a multimedia program that allows users to produce a dynamic, multi-dimensional yearbook on computer. The final yearbook is electronically published on a CD-ROM, and is typically a supplement to the printed yearbook. YBI CD multimedia publications can be viewed on most Windows (PC) or Mac computer systems. The latest version of Memories Builder is available by calling Yearbook Interactive at 1-877-463-6924.
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2. What are the system requirements for the YBI CD Memories Builder software?

Computer System Requirements:

Windows
Windows 2000 or XP
PIII, 500 MHz ( PIV 1.6 GHz recommended) or comparable AMD Athlon processor
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
16 MB Video RAM (64 MB recommended)
Available Hard Disk Space: at least 1 GB
CD Burner

Macintosh
OS X 10.2.6 or greater
G3 500 MHz or Faster (1 GHz recommended)
128 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
8 MB Video RAM (64 MB recommended)
Available Hard Disk Space: at least 1 GB
CD Burner
Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube; iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; iBook
(or eMac with CD burner)

System Settings
Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
Windows PC Color Depth: High Color-16 bit. (True Color-32 bit recommended)
Mac Color Depth: Millions of Colors

Recommended Additional Equipment
Speakers
Digital Camera
Photo Editing Software (e.g. Photoshop)
A microphone compatible with your specific computer
Digital Camcorder
Movie Editing Software (e.g. iMovie, Adobe Premier)
Scanner

3. How long will it take to create a YBI CD yearbook?
The average time to author a CD yearbook is about 6 weeks, and in some cases less than 4 weeks. Be sure to schedule a few days for the process of preparing your project for submission to Yearbook Interactive.
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4. How much information can a YBI CD yearbook hold?
A CD can hold 650MB of information (600 MB of material and about 50 MB of viewing program components). This translates into hundreds of pages of photos, along with as much as 30 minutes of video or 2 hours of audio in MP3 format. Actual CD yearbook supplements will consist of combinations of these elements, but there should be plenty of room for just about anything you would like to include.
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5. What help is available for the YBI CD Memories Builder software?
There are several ways of obtaining help with YBI Memories Builder software. First of all, the program includes a Help system which you can access from the Help menu by selecting Memories Builder Help. Secondly, the User's Guide presents a manual for using the software in a print-friendly format. You can access the User's Guide from the installation menu of your software CD. The Yearbook Interactive Web site also contains a number of useful documents and other resources. Finally, tech support representatives are available by calling 877-463-6924 x23.
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6. How can I provide feedback about the program?
Fill out Yearbook Interactive's online Feedback Form.
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Before/After the YBI CD

7. How can I get the latest YBI CD Memories Builder software?
To obtain the YBI CD Memories Builder software, call Yearbook Interactive toll-free at 877-463-6924 and ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
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8. How do I install the YBI CD Memories Builder software?
For Windows users: Install the YBI CD Memories Builder software from the ?installation disc. The CD is designed to start installation immediately. If it doesn't start automatically, browse to your CD drive in My Computer and click on it with the right mouse button. From the menu that pops up, choose Open (This should display the contents of the CD), then double-click the Setup(.exe). Click on the first menu item, Install Memories Builder.

For Mac users: Install the YBI CD Memories Builder software from the ?installation disc. Double-click the CD-ROM image on your desktop. Double-click the Click to start icon. Choose Install Memories Builder from the menu.
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9. I received a message that I need to install QuickTime. What is QuickTime, and why do I have to install it?
Most Window and Mac operating systems come with QuickTime already installed. If your computer does not have QuickTime, you will receive a message asking to install QuickTime. QuickTime is a small application used to view multimedia files (like audio and video) and is commonly used with your internet browser. The Memories Builder software uses QuickTime to play its interactive elements. If you need to install this application, simply choose Install QuickTime from the installation menu of your YBI CD Memories Builder CD-ROM.
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10. How is the final product (the CD yearbook) created?
Yearbook Interactive will create the final CD yearbook supplement. After you finish building the pages for your CD yearbook supplement, the next step is to prepare the project for submission. Follow the steps in the Finalize Project menu. Finally, locate the "SendToYBI.ybz" file that was created during the compile process and send a copy of it on a CD to:

Yearbook Interactive
Attention: Fulfillment
474 Bearcat Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

For more information on this process, choose Finalize Project Help from the
Finalize Project menu.
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11. How do I submit my YBI CD project to Yearbook Interactive?
Follow the five steps in the Finalize Project menu. Locate the "SendToYBI.ybz" file that was created during the compile process and send a copy of it on a CD to:

Yearbook Interactive
Attention: Fulfillment
474 Bearcat Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

For more information on this process, choose Finalize Project Help from the
Finalize Project menu.
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12. What if we discover an error after sending our project to Yearbook Interactive?
Schools verify that the submitted files have been proofed for final replication. Yearbook Interactive does not proof or edit the schools' submitted files. All submissions are accepted as final. Check the project carefully before sending it to Yearbook Interactive.
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13. How do I prepare my CD label artwork?
Artwork files for labels are accepted in Adobe Photoshop (.psd), Adobe InDesign (.indd), and Adobe Illustrator file formats. Yearbook Interactive has created downloadable label templates for each of the above applications. Copies of these template files can also be found on the software installation disc.
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14. What is the difference between a sleeve and a hub?
There are a few options available for packaging your YBI CD as a supplement with your yearbook. The most popular option is to use a hub inside your either the front or back cover of your yearbook. A hub is a foam circle that mounts to the printed book and fits precisely the center hole of your disc, thus holding the disc in place with the printed book. A sleeve is clear plastic sleeve that fits the disc comfortably inside it. The backside of the sleeve uses an adhesive to permanently attach to inside front or back cover of your yearbook. The school must attach both the sleeve and the hub.
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Using the YBI CD Memories Builder Software

15. What image formats can we use?
Image support includes .jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif, .tif, .pic, and .pct formats. (Note: PNG images may have alpha transparency.)
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16. What sound formats can we use?
You can use WAV, MP3, AIFF, AU, MIDI, and Apple System 7 sounds.
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17. What video formats can we use?
Memories Builder can display .mov, .avi (Cinepak codec only), .mpg, and .swf (although SWF files will not autoplay) files.
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18. What file formats do you recommend??
For file format recommendations, please see the corresponding media guide:
Image Guide
Audio Guide
Video Guide
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19. How do we build our YBI CD project on multiple computers?
The Memories Builder software provides an Import Pages and Sections function which allows students to develop different parts of the project on multiple computers and then bring them all together into one master project. See the User's Guide for more information.

Note: Memories Builder projects are not designed to be accessed by more than one computer at a time. Rather than creating a single project and having a number of users access it, have each student create an individual project and then import all of the pieces using the Import Pages and Sections function.
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20. What can I customize in the YBI CD Memories Builder application?
While Memories Builder application provides a few background images, design themes, and page layout templates for your use, you may customize any of those three elements, as well as background music, text appearance, and a number of other things.
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21. What image and text editing functions are available in the software?
Memories Builder provides basic image editing functions like crop, rotate, and zoom. Version 5 includes image effects like brighten/darken, negative, emboss, drop shadows, etc. You may edit text in a number of ways, including standard cut and paste functions, as well as changing its appearance by selecting different fonts and styles.
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