08-21-2011, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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metadata.opf no longer being created
When adding a new book, and after editing the metadata, I notice that there is no metadata.opf file created in the relative book folder.
This did not occur immediately following my upgrade 0.8.15 (on the 19th) but only started to happen today (21st). I have gone though REPAIR but to no avail. I do not know if it is safe to load a previous version so I can test if the problem persists. Any help would be greatly appreciated ... ty |
08-21-2011, 11:36 AM | #2 |
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Just leave calibre alone for a couple of hours, the metadata.opf will get created eventually.
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08-21-2011, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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Ah, so it has .. so it has!
As always, excellent support, Kovid! Most appreciated ... |
12-13-2012, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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Kovid,
What exactly is the metadata.opf file, and how does it compare to content.opf? It seems to have metadata that could go in content.opf, and that I assumed would be there when I entered it in calibre, but isn't. Instead, it's in this separate file. Thanks. |
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metadata.opf is a DB recovery, backup of what you see in the Library view. Content.opf is part of the book |
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12-13-2012, 09:44 AM | #8 | |
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Did you survive? Seriously. If you are asking these type of questions, you really are not ready to be messing around inside the library. Think:Bull in the china shop. The simple reason: Calibre has no idea what is done with that folder once it was made. Change 1 letter and the item disappears to calibre the next time it wants something it left there. Your questions are a good step to get ready so you don't do damage later. |
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Newbies (to calibre) are used to making changes to file names. Part of the Database is the File. Change that and the linkage is broken. |
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12-13-2012, 11:09 PM | #12 |
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It has nothing to do with being a mind reader. Did you notice DoctorOhh's post? He answered the question (which you didn't) without feeling the need to issue a putdown about my supposed ignorance. There will always be people on this forum whose knowledge is inferior to yours. That's what it's for--so people can learn. If you can't provide answers without trying to make them feel stupid, then don't reply. Thanks for your apology.
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