Edit Y/N metadata

[Tanjamuse]

Hi Chaley

Would it be possible to make a single Yes/No column that can be edited from CC?

I apologize if others have asked this, but I couldn't find any threads.

Thanks

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Tanjamuse

Hi Chaley

Would it be possible to make a single Yes/No column that can be edited from CC?

I apologize if others have asked this, but I couldn't find any threads.

Thanks

The only editable columns are read and read date. Both are synced back to calibre, assuming you do the necessary setup to tell CC which calibre columns to use.

[chaley]

I forgot to say that the read column is yes/no.

[Tanjamuse]

I guess that means that you can't create a Y/N column in calibre (one that I decide what is called) that are available for edit in CC?

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Tanjamuse

I guess that means that you can't create a Y/N column in calibre (one that I decide what is called) that are available for edit in CC?

CC's Read info can be connected to any calibre yes/no column.

See CC FAQ Can I synchronize CC's Read and Date Read information with calibre?

[Tanjamuse]

How do I change that to a yes (or no) in CC? I tried to look at it today, but I can't find that setting.

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Tanjamuse

How do I change that to a yes (or no) in CC? I tried to look at it today, but I can't find that setting.

If you are asking how to change the value of CC's read info for a book, you do it in book details. It is at the top.

[Tanjamuse]

What I want is a column, where I can choose either yes or no, without having it based on read information, if fx I found something that I needed to edit, I could choose yes. Or if I wanted to remember that it was to become a favorite story.

I hope that makes more sense.

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Tanjamuse

What I want is a column, where I can choose either yes or no, without having it based on read information, if fx I found something that I needed to edit, I could choose yes. Or if I wanted to remember that it was to become a favorite story.

I hope that makes more sense.

As I said above, the only editable columns are read and read date. You can use them in any way you wish. If you want to use them for something other than read then you can remove them from CC's book list and grouping drawer in CC's settings.

There is no way to have a second editable yes/no column.

[Tanjamuse]

I can't find the CC's read column. Here's a screenshot:

Have I done something wrong?

[chaley]

Have you hidden the column? In Book Details tap the three dots (or whatever button your device has) to get the menu then choose "Choose items to display". Ensure that "Read" is checked.

[Tanjamuse]

There is a blue checkmark, but it still doesn't show up. I also don't have three dots anywhere.

As you can see in the screenshot, it should be at the very top (or at least I would think it should), but it isn't there.

[chaley]

My mistake. The "Show read information" option in the "Customize the book list" section also controls whether the info appears in book details.

I will look at changing that, basically combining all the various options into one section.

[Tanjamuse]

Could you maybe also add a column like "Favorite" and then make it available for Y/N editing in CC? that way we can use it as favorite story/author/series ?

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Tanjamuse

Could you maybe also add a column like "Favorite" and then make it available for Y/N editing in CC? that way we can use it as favorite story/author/series ?

No. Adding more sync columns is complicated and never-ending. There isn't a single metadata column that we haven't been asked to edit and to sync.

I am considering adding a single synced comments-like column that someone could use to make notes-to-self about calibre metadata changes s/he wants to make (or what-have-you). Unfortunately, adding such a column is quite complicated so it must wait until I have time and energy.