11-27-2010, 11:22 AM | #301 | |
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I had over 700 books across about 30 authors. Dragging 30 was better than dragging 700. Brewjono. |
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12-05-2010, 07:26 PM | #302 | |
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I wonder why Amazon didn't include series sorting out of the box? At least now I won't have to spend time manually renaming a load of ebooks now. Cheers for that. |
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12-16-2010, 10:10 PM | #303 |
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Adrian, I don't know if you'll see this since you don't seem to be coming around much anymore, but just in case...
I know you've been against it in the past, but figured there's no harm in asking/pleading again... Any chance of just releasing the source for this program for others to continue and improve? It looks like you don't really have the time to devote to it anymore and it's a shame for an app with such great potential to just wither and die. |
12-17-2010, 07:27 AM | #304 |
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I've put together a python script for managing collections on my Kindle using Calibre's metadata.
There's a thread here, for those who might be interested: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=109983 |
12-19-2010, 10:49 PM | #305 |
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Just wondering, is there a way to select more than one book at a time, or perhaps combine collections into a new one?
For example say I want to create 3 collections: author1 (20 books), author2 (20 books), and fantasy (40 books). It's really easy to get the two author collections up, just drag the entire folder to the right, but what about the genre collection? Right now I have to drag 40 books individually into the genre collection since you can't select more than one book at a time. |
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12-19-2010, 11:53 PM | #306 |
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One at a time with the current version. Selecting multiple things was something slated for the next version.
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12-27-2010, 03:25 PM | #307 |
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I got my new Kindle for Christmas like many others. I have spent an enjoyable day moving my collection of ebooks using Calibre and this lovely little application whilst devouring half a box of chocolates.
Just wanted to add my voice to those saying thank you for the work that's gone into it. Kindle 3 (wifi) with the 3.03 firmware and it worked with no hassles, so far. Looking forward to future updates. |
12-27-2010, 07:43 PM | #308 |
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Is there anyway in a future version to get the kindle files to be sorted alphabetically or have the most recently added files be at the top of the list? I find that some files are scattered throughout the list and it is difficult to find the ones I need to add to a collection. Thanks
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12-28-2010, 10:28 AM | #309 |
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thx for great app
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12-30-2010, 12:35 AM | #310 |
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I have written web based utility to convert folder structure on your pc to kindle collections.
It is free to use and installation is not required. Feature requests and comments are welcomed. http://www.accwebworks.com/kindle.aspx |
01-01-2011, 09:35 PM | #311 | |
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Here's how I see my work flow using your program and Calibre. 1) Continue to use Calibre to convert and put books on my kindle. 2) When ready to create collections, copy the kindle data to my pc. 3) Create a directory structure per your instructions with my desired collections. 4) Run the dir command you indicate. 5) Paste data as indicated into your web page. 6) Generate json file. 7) Copy files to Kindle and restart. So, let's say I've done this initially and am satisfied with the results. Then I use Calibre to add some books to the kindle. Would my process than be: 1) Copy just the added books to my pc and put them in the desired collections directory. 2) run the dir command 5) Paste data 6) Generate json file 7) Copy only new books to kindle and restart. I suppose I could copy all to the kindle as was done initially. I could do that each time I want to add books to the kindle. But let's say I'm in the middle of a book, if I copied all to the kindle, would I lose my place in the book. One final observation: your method is only workable for as long as your web page is available. Collection Manager is on my hard drive and won't go away. |
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01-01-2011, 10:12 PM | #312 |
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Both of your work flows would work. As long as you are generating collections.json out of the final book destinations in /documents folder (as they exist on kindle) you should be fine. Each sub folder under /documents will become a collection name.
As far as making Calibre work with this. If you're using Calibre to save your books to kindle. Best way would be as you describe. Copy all books from kindle as they exists in kindle file system. Reorganize folders to make them "collection names", then run dir command on that folder structure. (Make sure all kindle folders are under "kindle" folder on your pc). This guarantees file paths will match. Then copy the generated collections.json file. There may be a way to set up folder destinations of your books on kindle using Calibre. This would allow you to set up folders as collections while moving books to kindle in one step. Make a back up of your existing kindle collections.json file and start with few files at first. These files should show up in your newly created collections. As far as this being web only solution. Some may see this as an advantage over software installed on your pc. You can use this on multiple pc's without installing software on each pc. It's cross platform etc. |
01-01-2011, 10:24 PM | #313 |
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You may want to move questions and answers back to your specific thread. It might get confusing talking about two different systems and it's hijacking acolegate's thread.
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01-01-2011, 10:42 PM | #314 |
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No problem. Anyone who has questions on web based kindle collection maker,
please go to this thread. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114204 |
01-04-2011, 07:12 PM | #315 |
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Collection manager feedback
Hi just a quick note as feedback on current version
Loaded about 300 books at once into author based collections. Once I reset the kindle these were all fine with the exception of 4 files that were'nt in the allocated collection. Couldnt see any obvious reason as to why or any commonality. reran collection manager which clearly showed they were allocated to a collection so ended up just allocating them manually. Multiple selection for drag and drop would be nice thanks for the great work stephen |
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