Converting multiple books does not give input option for conversion

dancingbacon · 12-27-2011, 11:01 PM

Hello,

I've been trying to bulk reconvert my books (I want the .mobis changed so I can Facebook them when done), and I noticed that when converting ONE book with multiple formats, it gives you the option to pick which input to convert, but if you have MULTIPLE books highlighted to convert with multiple formats, it does not give you the input option, even though I have books with the same formats highlighted (ex: all mobi, epub; or all mobi, pdf; etc.)

Is there a way to do these in bulk instead of one by one?

Thank you!

kovidgoyal · 12-27-2011, 11:08 PM

When converting multiple books, the format selected for conversion is based on the input format priority in Preferences->Behavior.

Phil_C · 01-20-2012, 03:03 PM

I had the same issue and tried this. It works --- but the books have to be converted twice!

The first bulk convert (unchecking the 'use saved conversion settings for individual books' box) changes the input format and other settings, but does not actually use those settings during the conversion.

When I bulk convert the same group of books a second time (now that they have picked up the correct input format and settings), the end result is what I wanted.

Seems like odd behavior. And twice the work.

theducks · 01-20-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil_C

I had the same issue and tried this. It works --- but the books have to be converted twice!

The first bulk convert (unchecking the 'use saved conversion settings for individual books' box) changes the input format and other settings, but does not actually use those settings during the conversion.

When I bulk convert the same group of books a second time (now that they have picked up the correct input format and settings), the end result is what I wanted.

Seems like odd behavior. And twice the work.

There is a preference for preferred Input format order. When bulk converting and no previous choice, it uses the first format on the list that is found

Phil_C · 01-20-2012, 03:31 PM

Yes, that's what I did. But still have to bulk convert TWICE. The first time doesn't 'take'.

12-27-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
dancingbacon Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Converting multiple books does not give input option for conversion Hello, I've been trying to bulk reconvert my books (I want the .mobis changed so I can Facebook them when done), and I noticed that when converting ONE book with multiple formats, it gives you the option to pick which input to convert, but if you have MULTIPLE books highlighted to convert with multiple formats, it does not give you the input option, even though I have books with the same formats highlighted (ex: all mobi, epub; or all mobi, pdf; etc.) Is there a way to do these in bulk instead of one by one? Thank you!

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12-27-2011, 11:08 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	When converting multiple books, the format selected for conversion is based on the input format priority in Preferences->Behavior.

01-20-2012, 03:03 PM	#3
Phil_C Addict Posts: 236 Karma: 391602 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL USA Device: Sony PRS-350; Kobo Clara HD; Kobo Clara 2E	I had the same issue and tried this. It works --- but the books have to be converted twice! The first bulk convert (unchecking the 'use saved conversion settings for individual books' box) changes the input format and other settings, but does not actually use those settings during the conversion. When I bulk convert the same group of books a second time (now that they have picked up the correct input format and settings), the end result is what I wanted. Seems like odd behavior. And twice the work.

01-20-2012, 03:31 PM	#5
Phil_C Addict Posts: 236 Karma: 391602 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL USA Device: Sony PRS-350; Kobo Clara HD; Kobo Clara 2E	Yes, that's what I did. But still have to bulk convert TWICE. The first time doesn't 'take'.