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[Q]-[REQ] PDF Viewer for Musicians

This is something I've been trying to find for quite some time now.
What I am looking for is a PDF viewer that has an adjustable auto-scroll feature to use on an android tablet for reading music. For smaller screens (7"), I am looking to have 3-4 lines of music visible at a time when the device is in landscape mode.
The closest thing to this on android that I've found is the iReader app, but it doesn't read PDF's, and when I convert the PDF sheet music to MOBI or PDB, iReader won't autoscroll because there are images in the document.
What I'm trying to emulate here is something like the ForScore app or the MusicNotes app on the iPad, which has been described as "a PDF viewer with a metronome." Now, obviously, I don't want an iPad because of the way apple runs its devices/software.
If someone is interested in helping me to make this program (I am not a programmer by trade but a musician), there are plenty of other features that I would like to include, but the ones described above are the bare essentials for something that might already be out there. I'd be willing to pay someone for their time as well.

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I was thinking of creating a score app for Android, but haven't had the time yet. Question: is pdf the best format for this? I don't use digital sheet music that much. Just wondering what might be the best format to support.

I don't really know to be honest. I just know that it's quite easy to scan music into PDF. If something else works better, then so be it. The end result needs to be easily rendered and easy to read as well.
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xyphan said:
I don't really know to be honest. I just know that it's quite easy to scan music into PDF. If something else works better, then so be it. The end result needs to be easily rendered and easy to read as well.
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Okay. Are the musical symbols recognized and converted by a OCR engine when you scan it into a PDF file? And if so, can one assume that most PDF sheet music will be formatted this way.
(the only thing I know is the sibelius reader, that is used by many digital sheet music shops)

Sadly, you would have to assume that most pdf sheet music (such as the stuff you can find on IMSLP.org) is simply a collection of jpegs in a pdf container. I get a great deal of older baroque/classical music from that site.
I suppose, ideally, you would use something like sharpEye to do the conversion to MusicXML to make the process as universal as possible. That way, you could use anything (even something like musescore) to edit the files.
Now I've never done this, but would it be a messy process to open up the musicxml and use a virtual print driver to "print" it to pdf. Would that essentially make it a jpeg inside a pdf then?
*edit* I meant to say something else here. It would probably be a good idea to support the musicXML format for viewing in a reader. I was just banking on the fact that I usually just see music thrown in a pdf container (I'm assuming for simplicity's sake).

hi guys
joining the crowd here. i could get by for starters with something that could auto-scroll images/PNGs or perhaps even a browser addon could work for that?
i am not allowed to post links, google for "fastest scroll west", lets see if he can come through with an autoscroll web page feature. perhaps if more people pledged the donation...!

So is this dead then?
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Interesting....
actually some time ago I thought about developing an app for reading tab/chord-charts to assist me when I play the guitar.
Here we are talking about PDF-files if I have understood it correctly and this may make it a bit more difficult. However, although not now since I am busy with another project, I will look into it and see if it could be possible developing such an app, perhaps both for guitar and piano players.

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I would love to see something where you could just load a bunch of music charts (.pdf, .doc, etc) and create a setlist that you could scroll through or page through. I just bought a Viewsonic G-Tablet and I would love something like this. Right now I am planning on creating one big doc of charts for my weekly gig and just scrolling down through that. I would LOVE to not have to do that.

Best PDF Reader Apps

What are the best PDF reader Apps?
I am compiling a list of the best apps of each category, so leave your opinion and a quick reason to help out the community.
If the app costs $, be sure to say so!
I have tried repligo and beamreader, they're pretty similar. What I would like is for an app to let me make a bookmark where I left off.
Repligo goes to where you left off when you open a doc, but you can't actively mark it. Repligo also overlaps the titles and size/date of files, making it tough to read. It also does not read image pdfs well, just a giant red X or black page.
Beamreader does not go to where you left off, and scrolling sucks in it (its like you need to pull a rubber band and snap it in 2 before it gets to the next page).
Btw, both cost money and are good.

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What are the best PDF reader Apps?
I am compiling a list of the best apps of each category, so leave your opinion and a quick reason to help out the community.
If the app costs $, be sure to say so!
I have tried repligo and beamreader, they're pretty similar. What I would like is for an app to let me make a bookmark where I left off. Repligo goes to where you left off, but you can't actively mark it. Repligo also overlaps the titles and size/date of files, making it tough to read.
Btw, both cost money and are good.
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Easily Ezpdf. I think it either costs $0.99 or $1.99.
Adobe reader is good but it does not have:
1) Bookmarking.
2) You can't look for pdfs, they are found automatically. (This can be good or bad depending on the users point of view).

mr.r9 said:
Easily Ezpdf. I think it either costs $0.99 or $1.99.
Adobe reader is good but it does not have:
1) Bookmarking.
2) You can't look for pdfs, they are found automatically. (This can be good or bad depending on the users point of view).
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+1 Ezpdf, 99cents.
Adobe is ok, lags to much for me. Ezpdf works way better.

I use Aldiko (paid app, or free lite version) and just import the PDF's into my bookshelf. Might be worth looking into.

i know this is an android space, just wandering though, if blackberry's got a free pdf reader too?

i guess ezPDF reader is pretty amazing

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is there some app like goodreader in iphone?

Drawing app comparison chart

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai2_vEPKe7iQdFRJZVlBdW9oNlpxY3FMTmozLTRQalE&usp=sharing
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CF614F1B1C4D877F!242&authkey=!AMcP9sEY9MoI4s8
[edit] posted a link to the correct version of the drive doc.
Started a document to list out all the drawing apps on android and list out what they can and cant do. Would like help in filling it out as I dont own all of them and havent found all the functions on those that I do own yet.
My aim is to have a comprehensive list of all the apps and functions to be able to identify what the most appropriate suite of apps for my specific work flow
was going to use google drive but it turns out it is a bit rubbish though and i cant even format the headers to be vertical. went with my office.com instead. that cant do verticle text either. can anyone suggest a tool that I can share this file with that will allow me to put it in a readable and usable format?

Pretty disheartened with this. Had a fair amount of requests to edit which meant I linked the wrong file (will fix that tonight, cant do that at work). Had a busy weekend with movies and meals, a whole day in london etc... so hadnt had a chance to fix the link.
Given how poor google docs is, i may put up a template for people to fill out and then post pictures of the excel version of the sheet as it is in a far friendlier format.

want to help but hate using drive?... fill in the blanks... thanks
App name
Max resolution
Import jpg
import png
import psd
import vector
export jpeg
export png
export psd
vector
pencil
pen
ink
watercolour
oil
airbrush
Chalk
customise brushes
tuxture brushes
new brushes
Bucket fill
gradients
Max Layers
Dulplicate
Merge
Opacity
Reorder
Resize
Colour Layer
Overlay Layer
Multiply
Mask / Clipping
Name Layer
Rect Select
Free Select
Auto Select
Transform
Anti aliased (filters)
blend / smudge tool
dodge/ burn
flip
grid overlay
drawing guides (radial, angle, grid)
presure sensitivity
Palm rejection
additional notes

hertsjoatmon said:
Pretty disheartened with this. Had a fair amount of requests to edit which meant I linked the wrong file (will fix that tonight, cant do that at work). Had a busy weekend with movies and meals, a whole day in london etc... so hadnt had a chance to fix the link.
Given how poor google docs is, i may put up a template for people to fill out and then post pictures of the excel version of the sheet as it is in a far friendlier format.
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This is a very helpful post! THanks!!!

Yeah, sorry I haven't contributed yet... real life has been really demanding. Are you still visiting the forums? Only app ive really gotten my teeth sunk into is Clover Paint... it's brilliant.

wellcome
thanx
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai2_vEPKe7iQdFRJZVlBdW9oNlpxY3FMTmozLTRQalE&usp=sharing
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=CF614F1B1C4D877F!242&authkey=!AMcP9sEY9MoI4s8
[edit] posted a link to the correct version of the drive doc.
Started a document to list out all the drawing apps on android and list out what they can and cant do. Would like help in filling it out as I dont own all of them and havent found all the functions on those that I do own yet.
My aim is to have a comprehensive list of all the apps and functions to be able to identify what the most appropriate suite of apps for my specific work flow
was going to use google drive but it turns out it is a bit rubbish though and i cant even format the headers to be vertical. went with my office.com instead. that cant do verticle text either. can anyone suggest a tool that I can share this file with that will allow me to put it in a readable and usable format?
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S Note is cool apps
Built-in on the GALAXY Note 8.0
If you like the idea of photo editing on your phone, you might well take to sketching on it too.
It's a good thing that Samsung includes not only an S Pen with the Note 8.0, but also a fantastic note-taking and sketching app, S Note.
S Note is, on one level, a quick way to get all your creative juices flowing on your tablet, but on another, a potential library of notes, recipes, mind-maps, journal entries and lots more.
For a quick note, simply double-tap the screen with the S Pen while holding down the button on its side. This will produce a popup window you can doodle in.
When you want to create a more complete notebook entry, open up the full S Note app. Samsung offers plenty of templates for notebooks, from handy graph paper through to easy-on-the-eye recycled paper.
You can also choose from a plethora of pens, highlighters and a host of smart options to make your S Note experience just like working in a real book.

FaeMinx said:
Yeah, sorry I haven't contributed yet... real life has been really demanding. Are you still visiting the forums? Only app ive really gotten my teeth sunk into is Clover Paint... it's brilliant.
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Not been on the forums and not been on my tablet much. Got a iPhone in December and have been playing with that lot. The honey period is over though and I have the urge to sketch again. Did a few quick things last night, but nothing I'm happy with.
My note seemed laggy to me as well, it may be because I was using a 2000 X 2000 canvas though. Stretching the limits of the processor and RAM. Will stick to 1400 x 1400 sizes in future.
Anyway, welcome back. Hope all is well.

I think this is a great idea. I just got my Note and I've been comparing some drawing programs. I've added some feedback to the Excell spreadsheet(the Drive link looked empty). Info on Artflow, Sketchbook Pro, Photoshop Touch & Infinite Painter. :laugh:

[Q] Textbook viewer?

Hey guys.
I'm not sure if it's okay to discuss this in xda but I've recently downloaded my school textbooks through torrents because they're really expensive and being in college does not help me at all. I have them in .pdf format but I was wondering if there are other ways I can view them because I go to My Files and click the file from there then use Hancom viewer to read it. Are there other apps out there that can make this process easier? And lastly, I want to start exploring e-books so if there's an e-book viewer or something similar to that, I would definitely take a look at it.

For pdfs try Perfect Viewer with its PDF plugin. (both free on Google play). I use it for all my coursebooks and magazines. It has a bookshelf option, and an in-app file explorer.
For ebooks, I highly recommend Moon+ Reader. Aldiko and Mantabo reader are also options.
As much as piracy is illegal (do I feel like a hypocrite for saying that? God yes.) I think I can safely say every student does that. The companies ask for it, charging you 80 quid for a single 50 page book and then paying you 1 quid if you return it without even taking it out of the plastic...
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ShadowLea said:
For pdfs try Perfect Viewer with its PDF plugin. (both free on Google play). I use it for all my coursebooks and magazines. It has a bookshelf option, and an in-app file explorer.
For ebooks, I highly recommend Moon+ Reader. Aldiko and Mantabo reader are also options.
As much as piracy is illegal (do I feel like a hypocrite for saying that? God yes.) I think I can safely say every student does that. The companies ask for it, charging you 80 quid for a single 50 page book and then paying you 1 quid if you return it without even taking it out of the plastic...
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Agree, in this day and age electronic distribution at a discounted rate should be available either by timed subscription or full purchase.
+1 on Perfect Viewer, good app.
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ShadowLea said:
For ebooks, I highly recommend Moon+ Reader
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I completely agree. And Moon+ Reader Pro is 50% off right now. It gives you loads of extra features that I think are especially worth it for students....for example, the ability to highlight and annotate passages.
You will likely want this feature in your pdf app as well. I have not tried the recommended app; however, if it doesn't allow you to annotate, you can try EZpdf.
To be honest though, there is nothing better than Adobe Acrobat Pro for marking up textbooks and other pdf files. Buy the student edition (Tip: Many college math departments sell the student edition for less than half the price of the retail student edition...I paid $44). The only drawback is you have to use a computer...but it is so much easier to do that part on my Macbook, save the file as a readable pdf and then put the textbook in Dropbox to open on whatever device I happen to be using at the time.

Ruqayyah said:
You will likely want this feature in your pdf app as well. I have not tried the recommended app; however, if it doesn't allow you to annotate, you can try EZpdf.
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Perfectviewer is what the name says, viewer only. It's actually a comic reader, so no annotations.
Though to be fair, this is a Note device. Just press and hold the pen button, draw a selection and save that. (or use the screen write feature).
Saves you a ton of time leafing through all the pages when you want to review it later. You just view them as single pictures in a gallery.
That's what I do, and I find myself not needing annotations at all. Bonus, you can email the selections as opposed to the entire book.
Near the exams I simply put most of the saved selections on a photoshop document and print that as my cheatsheet. Extremely time-saving once you get used to it.
(I stole that idea entirely off one of my mates who's a medical student. Saw his collection (well, library) of snippet texts and screenshots with writing(ahem, inelligeble scribbles) once and though '****, that's a good idea!).
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I use ezPDF for textbooks. If the content type matters, mainly science and math books, but I prefer to do a lot of highlighting and annotating right into the textbook. I prefer ezPDF over Moon reader. You will have to try them to see which works better for you.

Best PDF to Word converter?

Greetings All,
I'm going to have a bunch of Contracts/Agreements in PDF form that will need editing soon.
Any suggestions for a good PDF to Doc converter - more than happy to pay for a good one...
In my last company, I had to do something similar, but found that converting pdfs to word docs with Adobe Pro X and XI barely had usable results - 90% of the time the formatting was wrecked and the conversion only saved me time from retyping everything free pdf converter- I still had to proof, because acrobat occasionally added letters or symbols to random words., 30% of the time, the conversions were so off/fragmented, it really was better that I manually retyped large portions of the document.
So, I was curious is there a good PDF to Doc converter out there that I can run on a desktop - cannot do online converters due to the sensitivity of the documents. I would gladly pay for the software assuming it actually worked better than Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Thanks in advance for any help
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You should be able to directly open text PDFs in Word, although you may run into issues if there are images. You can then save them in a .doc or .docx format. Hopefully you don't have to convert very many documents...
@roirraW "edor" ehT is our resident nerd, he might have an idea?

ReedReems said:
Greetings All,
I'm going to have a bunch of Contracts/Agreements in PDF form that will need editing soon.
Any suggestions for a good PDF to Doc converter - more than happy to pay for a good one...
In my last company, I had to do something similar, but found that converting pdfs to word docs with Adobe Pro X and XI barely had usable results - 90% of the time the formatting was wrecked and the conversion only saved me time from retyping everything free pdf converter- I still had to proof, because acrobat occasionally added letters or symbols to random words., 30% of the time, the conversions were so off/fragmented, it really was better that I manually retyped large portions of the document.
So, I was curious is there a good PDF to Doc word converter out there that I can run on a desktop - cannot do online converters due to the sensitivity of the documents. I would gladly pay for the software assuming it actually worked better than Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Thanks in advance for any help
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Sorry for the delayed reply. About PDF to Word Converter, there are several PDF to Word converters available online, and the effectiveness of each converter may vary depending on the complexity of the PDF file. Such as Smallpdf, Zamzar, Coolmuster PDF to Word Converter, PDFelement, etc. You can check the details online and choose the one you like better. Hope this will be your help.