Want to add column to Calibre main screen

SonDan1 · 05-11-2012, 12:43 AM

How can I add the book type (epb, azw, etc) to the Calibre user interface main screen. I can't seem to be able to find a way?

Yes, I know I could view that info in the sidebar if I choose to, but I want it in the main screen so that I can sort by the column and select a certain type of book in sequence, to convert in bulk rather than one by one.

Hope this can be done and if not I hope the feature will be added.

Thanks for reading.

theducks · 05-11-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonDan1

How can I add the book type (epb, azw, etc) to the Calibre user interface main screen. I can't seem to be able to find a way?

Yes, I know I could view that info in the sidebar if I choose to, but I want it in the main screen so that I can sort by the column and select a certain type of book in sequence, to convert in bulk rather than one by one.

Hope this can be done and if not I hope the feature will be added.

Thanks for reading.

You can Search by format (or use the Tag Browser): format:EPUB

chaley · 05-11-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonDan1

How can I add the book type (epb, azw, etc) to the Calibre user interface main screen. I can't seem to be able to find a way?

Yes, I know I could view that info in the sidebar if I choose to, but I want it in the main screen so that I can sort by the column and select a certain type of book in sequence, to convert in bulk rather than one by one.

Hope this can be done and if not I hope the feature will be added.

Thanks for reading.

Click on preferences -> add your own columns. Click the green "plus" button to add a new column, then click on the "Formats" link.

rwmcafee · 05-11-2012, 02:39 PM

I think that I'm missing something here. There is a Format column already available. If it isn't already showing, right click on the column titles and select Format. It will now show you all of the formats that your books have.

theducks · 05-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwmcafee

I think that I'm missing something here. There is a Format column already available. If it isn't already showing, right click on the column titles and select Format. It will now show you all of the formats that your books have.

Format is not a Default column.
If you have created one, you can show or Hide, just like any other column

rwmcafee · 05-11-2012, 03:13 PM

LOL. I must be really getting old. I didn't remember actually adding the formats column so long ago. But, after looking at the add quick column formats, I then remembered that I did add it sometime early last year. Oh well!

IowaLady · 05-26-2012, 10:48 PM

Take a look at the Calibre User Manual--Start > Tutorials at http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/sub_groups.html . I think it has all the instructions you need -- under Setup.

05-11-2012, 12:43 AM	#1
SonDan1 Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 2088 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook 1, Aluratek Libre Pro,Kobo Wi-Fi, Samsung Galaxy Tab, KoboT, NST	Want to add column to Calibre main screen How can I add the book type (epb, azw, etc) to the Calibre user interface main screen. I can't seem to be able to find a way? Yes, I know I could view that info in the sidebar if I choose to, but I want it in the main screen so that I can sort by the column and select a certain type of book in sequence, to convert in bulk rather than one by one. Hope this can be done and if not I hope the feature will be added. Thanks for reading.

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05-11-2012, 02:39 PM	#4
rwmcafee Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 2024 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: none	I think that I'm missing something here. There is a Format column already available. If it isn't already showing, right click on the column titles and select Format. It will now show you all of the formats that your books have.

05-11-2012, 03:13 PM	#6
rwmcafee Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 2024 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: none	LOL. I must be really getting old. I didn't remember actually adding the formats column so long ago. But, after looking at the add quick column formats, I then remembered that I did add it sometime early last year. Oh well!

05-26-2012, 10:48 PM	#7
IowaLady Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Take a look at the Calibre User Manual--Start > Tutorials at http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/sub_groups.html . I think it has all the instructions you need -- under Setup.

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