iPad Dictionary Not Found Problem?

Neil · 06-23-2010, 12:42 AM

Hi -- I see in the thread in the Apple area that someone says they have already made Kovid aware of the problem with the iPad? That the iPad's iBooks program's dictionary will not work with ePubs converted via Calibre because the metadata language tags say UND instead of en? Will this be addressed in a new Calibre update soon? Can it be done in such a way that Calibre will be able to update already existing ePub's metadata? Thanks! -- Neil

GRiker · 06-23-2010, 04:13 AM

Neil, the next release of calibre will update <dc:language> when sending to iTunes/iBooks, allowing the dictionary to work in iBooks 1.1.

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HarryT · 06-23-2010, 04:18 AM

I don't load my books using Calibre; I just "save to disk", and then manually import into iTunes. I guess I'll need to manually edit my ePubs and change the language that way?

GRiker · 06-23-2010, 06:14 AM

HarryT, Save to disk will not update the <dc:language> value in the OPF file, you'll need to do that manually. The only scenario in which the value is dynamically updated is when using Send to device with a connected iDevice.

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kovidgoyal · 06-23-2010, 07:30 AM

Just reconvert to epub.

JSWolf · 06-23-2010, 10:55 AM

Will the <dc:language> fix work when using the command line ebook-convert? Will the language be automatically set as English or can we have an option to do it?

GRiker · 06-23-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Will the <dc:language> fix work when using the command line ebook-convert? Will the language be automatically set as English or can we have an option to do it?

--language=en

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JSWolf · 06-23-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRiker

--language=en

G

Thank you much! It helps to read the direction. LOL!

06-23-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
Neil Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 10932816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air, Kindles HD 8, HD 10, Oasis 3, Scribe, PB Color	iPad Dictionary Not Found Problem? Hi -- I see in the thread in the Apple area that someone says they have already made Kovid aware of the problem with the iPad? That the iPad's iBooks program's dictionary will not work with ePubs converted via Calibre because the metadata language tags say UND instead of en? Will this be addressed in a new Calibre update soon? Can it be done in such a way that Calibre will be able to update already existing ePub's metadata? Thanks! -- Neil

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06-23-2010, 04:13 AM	#2
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Neil, the next release of calibre will update <dc:language> when sending to iTunes/iBooks, allowing the dictionary to work in iBooks 1.1. G

06-23-2010, 04:18 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I don't load my books using Calibre; I just "save to disk", and then manually import into iTunes. I guess I'll need to manually edit my ePubs and change the language that way?

06-23-2010, 06:14 AM	#4
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	HarryT, Save to disk will not update the <dc:language> value in the OPF file, you'll need to do that manually. The only scenario in which the value is dynamically updated is when using Send to device with a connected iDevice. G

06-23-2010, 07:30 AM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,856 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Just reconvert to epub.

06-23-2010, 10:55 AM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Will the <dc:language> fix work when using the command line ebook-convert? Will the language be automatically set as English or can we have an option to do it?

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