Change book size mid-design

I'm creating a book to print with blurb. I started on this project last year and I'm just getting around to finish it now, but I've designed the whole book to the wrong size. Is there any way to change the size of the book now? Or can you drag everything you've done on one book to another book to get it mostly there and then do the small size adjustments as needed?

Greetings,
With regard to human error apple haven't got an app for that yet.
Save the book as a pdf. As you have all the photos ready to go again change your book size and copy/paste the text from your pdf.
PS if you have been working on this for a year be careful that they don't bring out an extra extra large book before you finish it and have to start again.
Merry christmas hope it all works out for you
Chris

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Is there any way to do this? I've created a book in Extra Large, then looked at the price and though, "maybe a smaller size would be OK, and cheaper." But I can't seem to find a way to change the book size. Is this not possible? Do I have to redo the book again?
thanks for any help

Create a copy of your book (select the book (not the images in it) in the library inspector panel, then go to "File >Duplicate Book".
Open the copy of the book and click the "Theme Button" in the upper left corner of the Book panel and pick a different theme. Select a different size.
Changing the Book size may modify some text fields. That is why I recommend to try this with a copy of the book.
Regards
Léonie

Can I change book size after its designed?

I just spent hours getting my book just the way I want it but now realize I'd rather buy the larger size book than the smaller one I selected at the start of the project. Can I change the book size now before I purchase?

yes - you can change size or theme
duplicate the project before you make changes as a backup
Then just change the size (go to themes, ignore the warning and select the new size) - your text may have to be adjusted although going larger probably is ok
LN

Change book size but keep layout

I am halfway through creating a 6 X 8 book, including a couple of pages I custom designed. I just noticed that this book size is available only in softcover, but I think I may want a hardcover book. I tried duplicating the book, then changing the duplicated book to the 8.5 X 11 hardcover size, but Aperture applies the "default" book layout and re-flows all my pictures! (I am glad I duplicated the book first, or a guess I would have lost everything.)
Is there any way to tell Aperture that I want to maintain the same basic page layout (e.g., if page 3 has 4 horizontal photos, then I want page 3 in the new layout to have those same 4 photos, horizontal)? I know I may have to go through and do some general fixing up, but I would like to avoid aving to re-do the entire thing.

As you've seen, your personalized layout won't transfer. The book will need to be redesigned using the new theme.

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I have created an "Extra Large" book n Aperture 3.1, but want to order a "Large" version of it. However, when I change the size using "Change Theme", it loses all my layouts, text etc. Is there any way of doing this? Surely people must sometimes want to order multiple copies of the same book in different sizes (e.g. an extra large wedding album for the couple, then smaller versions of the same for the parents)?

Sure - select teh book in the source pane on the left and duplicate it (just in case of problems) - depress the command key and type "D" - then go to chemes and select teh new size, verify that it worked and preview it -
Before ordering your book preview it using this method - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1040 - and save the resulting PDF for reference - the delivered book will match it.
then order it
LN

Looking to change book size but maintain my page layouts

Is there a smart way of changing the book size in aperture but be able to maintain the page layouts. I dont want to redo the entire book. Any tricks or suggestions would be of immense help. I have custom layouts for images.

I don't know of any way to do this, that is supported by Apple. If you change the theme or the book size, you will get the warning, that custom items and texts might change.
Have you tried to duplicate your book and to change the size of the copy of the book? What are the custom items that are changing in your particular custom theme?

I click on layouts and still cannot change book size

I'm trying to change the size of the ibook before I buy it. I've tried several options buy cannot figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.

duplicate the book for safety and then click on themesand select teh same theme with a new size
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Change book size and cover

I have created a photo book with hardcover. Now I would like to create and print the same book with softcover and smaller size. Is this possible without re-creating the book?

select the book in the source pane on the left and duplicate it (command-D) and then click on the themes button and select the new size/style/theme -- closely inspect the book to be sure it is still corrcect (text may reflow due to size changes as may photo arrangement) - preview (
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LN

HP Photo Printing Software - How to change predefined sizes in "Design To Page size:" window?

I have a HP Photosmart printer, which came with a photo print application, "HP Photo Printing Software", Version 3.9.0.0. When I try to change the page size of the photo output using the "Design to Page Size:" screen, I see a list of predefined page sizes (e.g., "4x6 w/tab"). However, these predefined sizes (there are 11) can't be changed from within the program. For example, if I want to print a 4x6 photo with no border, which is a frequent requirement, there seems to be no way to do it.
How do I change or override these predefined print sizes in this program? BTW - I have Windows XP on my PC.

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You may want to try HP's new photo-printing program, HP Photo Creations. It's a free download at www.hp.com/go/hppc.
To print photos at a predefined size, select the Print-at-Home tab (2), then Prints & Posters (3), then the Prints project (4). Then design your print and select your desired size on the printing screen (7).
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Is it possible to change a book, say from Hardbound large to softbound medium without making a complete new book from scratch? Looked everywhere but don't see it anywhere.
TIA
Len

TIA:
There have been warnings that you could lose text doing so. So I just make a duplicate of the book before trying. Select the book and type Command-D.
Do you Twango?
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Just in case of problems duplicate the book (select it and edit ==> duplicate or Command=D) and then click on themes and select the same theme in theprper size - verify that everything worked (sometime different sized text blocks cause minor problems that require attention) and preview it -
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then order
LN

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