Sony and Multiple Libraries

Pinecone · 01-27-2011, 07:03 AM

I read the FAQ and it talks about mulitple instances of Calbire, but how about one install of Calibre, but multiple Libraries?

I was looking at creating a second Library to handle throw away stuff, that I would load onto a memory card. So I will load books onto the main memory from one Library, and books and such onto a memory card, using the second Library.

I just want to make sure this will not mess anything up, before I go do it.

Does each memory location (main and memory card) have aits own metadata file? I can't see how they could not.

Thanks.

Manichean · 01-27-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinecone

Does each memory location (main and memory card) have aits own metadata file? I can't see how they could not.

They do on my device.

There are several people around who use multiple libraries. I have never heard that being a problem. I don't think you can break anything by trying- worst case, you'd have to resend some books.

Lady Fitzgerald · 01-27-2011, 12:41 PM

I'm failing to understand why you would need a second library for books you will put on a memory card. I use Save to Disk to send books to a folder on my desktop, then I drag the folder to my card. If you want to keep track of which books you have put on your card, you can create a custom column (I use a single star but yes/no should also work). I go through my list (usually a searched list) and put a start in the column of each book I want to copy to my card, then I use the tag editor to narrow the list to ones I want to add to the card, then save the entire list to the folder. I use multiple libraries but I feel, in this case (assuming I understood your intent), a second library would be overkill and cumbersome.

Pinecone · 01-27-2011, 02:06 PM

Because I want them to be in collections on the card.

Otherwise I could just copy them to the card.

DoctorOhh · 01-28-2011, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinecone

Because I want them to be in collections on the card.

I have no problem having anyone use multiple libraries. The solution you stated should work fine. However, nothing prevents them from being in collections on the SD card from one library?

01-27-2011, 07:03 AM	#1
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Sony and Multiple Libraries I read the FAQ and it talks about mulitple instances of Calbire, but how about one install of Calibre, but multiple Libraries? I was looking at creating a second Library to handle throw away stuff, that I would load onto a memory card. So I will load books onto the main memory from one Library, and books and such onto a memory card, using the second Library. I just want to make sure this will not mess anything up, before I go do it. Does each memory location (main and memory card) have aits own metadata file? I can't see how they could not. Thanks.

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01-27-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
Lady Fitzgerald Wizard Posts: 2,013 Karma: 251649 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA, Earth Device: JetBook Lite (away from home) + 1 spare, 32" TV (at home)	I'm failing to understand why you would need a second library for books you will put on a memory card. I use Save to Disk to send books to a folder on my desktop, then I drag the folder to my card. If you want to keep track of which books you have put on your card, you can create a custom column (I use a single star but yes/no should also work). I go through my list (usually a searched list) and put a start in the column of each book I want to copy to my card, then I use the tag editor to narrow the list to ones I want to add to the card, then save the entire list to the folder. I use multiple libraries but I feel, in this case (assuming I understood your intent), a second library would be overkill and cumbersome.

01-27-2011, 02:06 PM	#4
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Because I want them to be in collections on the card. Otherwise I could just copy them to the card.