Is there any way to filter out a tag when sending to devices?

PatNY · 11-12-2011, 02:37 PM

I have a tag in my books I use for housekeeping purposes. I would like to filter it out before sending my epubs to reading devices so that this tag doesn't create an extra category/collection on my reading devices. Is there any way to do this?

I currently send epubs to a Sony device via USB and to an iPod Touch via Wi-Fi.

theducks · 11-12-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatNY

I have a tag in my books I use for housekeeping purposes. I would like to filter it out before sending my epubs to reading devices so that this tag doesn't create an extra category/collection on my reading devices. Is there any way to do this?

I currently send epubs to a Sony device via USB and to an iPod Touch via Wi-Fi.

I made a custom column "User_Tags" for that purpose, just for those reasons

I did not want those kinds of tags to appear.

DoctorOhh · 11-12-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatNY

I have a tag in my books I use for housekeeping purposes. I would like to filter it out before sending my epubs to reading devices so that this tag doesn't create an extra category/collection on my reading devices. Is there any way to do this?

Surround any housekeeping tags with brackets and they will not be used to create collections. Example change the tag In Process to [In Process].

PatNY · 11-17-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the tip. Using brackets works on my Sony reader. But unfortunately, not in Stanza. All I get is a new group name with brackets in Stanza.

Is there any other way to do this?

DoctorOhh · 11-17-2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatNY

Thanks for the tip. Using brackets works on my Sony reader. But unfortunately, not in Stanza. All I get is a new group name with brackets in Stanza.

Is there any other way to do this?

Kovid or Chaley will have to address this. How do you get books to Stanza?

kovidgoyal · 11-17-2011, 09:04 PM

The brackets trick does not work when sending via Wifi, only USB. If you wish to exclude a tag when using Wifi, I'd suggest creating a yes/no custom column instead.

PatNY · 11-20-2011, 08:24 AM

Yes, Stanza on the Touch communicates via Wi-Fi. I originally looked to use tags for housekeeping because you can use bulk editing to make changes to them. However, I poked around and just discovered you can also bulk edit custom columns too. So they'll work just as well.

Thanks for your help.

11-12-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
PatNY Zennist Posts: 1,022 Karma: 47809468 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPod Touch, Sony PRS-350, Nook HD+ & HD	Is there any way to filter out a tag when sending to devices? I have a tag in my books I use for housekeeping purposes. I would like to filter it out before sending my epubs to reading devices so that this tag doesn't create an extra category/collection on my reading devices. Is there any way to do this? I currently send epubs to a Sony device via USB and to an iPod Touch via Wi-Fi.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sending files to different kindle devices	lunichka	Calibre	3	07-19-2011 04:07 PM
How to turn a Yes/No Column into a Tag on sending to device	SharkLaser	Devices	7	05-18-2011 12:09 PM
Adding an Owner tag to tag list?	Fangles	Library Management	1	02-25-2011 02:32 AM
Sending books to other kobo reading devices?	stodge	Kobo Reader	1	11-12-2010 08:32 PM
Feature Request: Delete Tag from filter listbox	carpii	Calibre	2	02-28-2010 02:51 AM

11-17-2011, 06:02 PM	#4
PatNY Zennist Posts: 1,022 Karma: 47809468 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPod Touch, Sony PRS-350, Nook HD+ & HD	Thanks for the tip. Using brackets works on my Sony reader. But unfortunately, not in Stanza. All I get is a new group name with brackets in Stanza. Is there any other way to do this?

11-17-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The brackets trick does not work when sending via Wifi, only USB. If you wish to exclude a tag when using Wifi, I'd suggest creating a yes/no custom column instead.

11-20-2011, 08:24 AM	#7
PatNY Zennist Posts: 1,022 Karma: 47809468 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPod Touch, Sony PRS-350, Nook HD+ & HD	Yes, Stanza on the Touch communicates via Wi-Fi. I originally looked to use tags for housekeeping because you can use bulk editing to make changes to them. However, I poked around and just discovered you can also bulk edit custom columns too. So they'll work just as well. Thanks for your help.

Advert

Advert