Connect File Location?

FrankBlack · 03-17-2007, 10:31 AM

I'm trying to find the storage location Connect is using for imported RTF files (I know where the Connect Store files are).

In particular, I cannot find a folder listed in the file's Path as displayed in the Connect software. Although I can browse the file's content in the Sony software, the path leads to a Folder ("Sony Corporation") in my Application Data folder that simply doesn't exist. I have Hidden Files and Folders being shown, but still can't find it.

I know the file isn't deleted, because I actually have some deleted files still displaying in the Connect List view; all of which are "unbrowse-able".

Can anyone help? I'm obviously very lost.

HarryT · 03-17-2007, 11:05 AM

Hi Frank,

When you import a file from your hard disk into the Connect "Library", I don't believe it copies it anywhere - I think it simply stores the path to the location of the file on your disk. I'm sure that somebody will correct me if I'm wrong about that.

Note that you don't need to use the Library for things like RTF files - you can simply drag them from an Explorer window directly onto the "Sony Reader" (or Memory Card) icon in Connect.

RWood · 03-17-2007, 11:05 AM

There is no fixed location for RTF files for importing to the Sony Reader. The only fixed location is for the Sony CONNECT store purchased books.

I store all of my other books on the G: drive where they are sorted by topic/area and then by author (if needed.) Thus all Fiction is together in one directory and all ER Burroughs is below that in a sub directory. Sometimes single books will require their own subdirectory depending on how many parts are involved and the format.

When using the CONNECT software I just use the left navigation bar like it was Windows Explorer, find the right directory or subdirectory, and drag the file to the Reader.

RWood · 03-17-2007, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Hi Frank,

When you import a file from your hard disk into the Connect "Library", I don't believe it copies it anywhere - I think it simply stores the path to the location of the file on your disk. I'm sure that somebody will correct me if I'm wrong about that.

Note that you don't need to use the Library for things like RTF files - you can simply drag them from an Explorer window directly onto the "Sony Reader" (or Memory Card) icon in Connect.

You are right, it does not make a copy. I don't think it even remembers where the file is from.

HarryT · 03-17-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

When using the CONNECT software I just use the left navigation bar like it was Windows Explorer, find the right directory or subdirectory, and drag the file to the Reader.

I assume that you know that you don't have to do that

. You can drag files directly from Windows Explorer to the Sony Reader icon on Connect.

HarryT · 03-17-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

You are right, it does not make a copy. I don't think it even remembers where the file is from.

It must store the path in the XML path which is the library; otherwise it wouldn't be able to display or copy the file.

FrankBlack · 03-17-2007, 01:54 PM

Thanks for all the help, guys. I think I'm being confused by the "Path" shown in the library when I browse books already imported into the software...it simply shows folders and files that don't exist.

Again, thanks for the help!

03-17-2007, 10:31 AM	#1
FrankBlack Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2007	Connect File Location? I'm trying to find the storage location Connect is using for imported RTF files (I know where the Connect Store files are). In particular, I cannot find a folder listed in the file's Path as displayed in the Connect software. Although I can browse the file's content in the Sony software, the path leads to a Folder ("Sony Corporation") in my Application Data folder that simply doesn't exist. I have Hidden Files and Folders being shown, but still can't find it. I know the file isn't deleted, because I actually have some deleted files still displaying in the Connect List view; all of which are "unbrowse-able". Can anyone help? I'm obviously very lost.

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03-17-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Hi Frank, When you import a file from your hard disk into the Connect "Library", I don't believe it copies it anywhere - I think it simply stores the path to the location of the file on your disk. I'm sure that somebody will correct me if I'm wrong about that. Note that you don't need to use the Library for things like RTF files - you can simply drag them from an Explorer window directly onto the "Sony Reader" (or Memory Card) icon in Connect.

03-17-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	There is no fixed location for RTF files for importing to the Sony Reader. The only fixed location is for the Sony CONNECT store purchased books. I store all of my other books on the G: drive where they are sorted by topic/area and then by author (if needed.) Thus all Fiction is together in one directory and all ER Burroughs is below that in a sub directory. Sometimes single books will require their own subdirectory depending on how many parts are involved and the format. When using the CONNECT software I just use the left navigation bar like it was Windows Explorer, find the right directory or subdirectory, and drag the file to the Reader.

03-17-2007, 01:54 PM	#7
FrankBlack Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2007	Thanks for all the help, guys. I think I'm being confused by the "Path" shown in the library when I browse books already imported into the software...it simply shows folders and files that don't exist. Again, thanks for the help!

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