Marvin and Calibre 2.00

[Josieb1]

Hi

I was wondering when Marvin will be working with calibre 2.00 and will it be announced here? I went back to 1.48 and don't want to upgrade again until I know it's working correctly again.

Thanks

[JSWolf]

Since the database for Calibre 2.1 (current version as of this post) is the same as 1.48, download and install the Calibre 1.48 portable in another directory. Run 1.48 when you want to use the plugins to talk to Marvin. When you don't, you can run the 2.1 version.

[kguil]

@Josieb1 - The plugin isn't written by myself so I can't give you a timeline. @Philantrop (who takes care of the plugins) is aware of the problem and looking into it. I'm confident he'll sort it out.

Note that the issue is between the plugin and calibre not between Marvin and the plugin. There isn't anything for me to really do in Marvin.

I haven't tried @JSWolf's suggestion, but his methods appears to be sound.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Since the database for Calibre 2.1 (current version as of this post) is the same as 1.48, download and install the Calibre 1.48 portable in another directory. Run 1.48 when you want to use the plugins to talk to Marvin. When you don't, you can run the 2.1 version.

How can I download Calibre and run two versions of the same program on the same pc?

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by kguil

@Josieb1 - The plugin isn't written by myself so I can't give you a timeline. @Philantrop (who takes care of the plugins) is aware of the problem and looking into it. I'm confident he'll sort it out.

Note that the issue is between the plugin and calibre not between Marvin and the plugin. There isn't anything for me to really do in Marvin.

I haven't tried @JSWolf's suggestion, but his methods appears to be sound.

Thank you Kris, but basically all I want to know is how will I know when it's fixed.

Calibre plugins will either work with the Aura or Marvin, I can't have both. I guess it's easier just deleting the Marvin app right now than it is manually deleting 500 books on the Aura.

[Josieb1]

It's annoying as I like Marvin, but the iOS plugin not working is very annoying, especially as I had no idea until I upgraded to 2.00 that this was the case. And there's still no official announcement. I use Marvin solely because it worked with Calibre and now it doesn't.

I don't care who's fault it is I only want it fixed.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

How can I download Calibre and run two versions of the same program on the same pc?

I just did this, so I know it works.

Download Calibre 1.48 portable from http://download.calibre-ebook.com/1....ler-1.48.0.exe

Next, run the installer and install it. Then use Windows Explorer to go to the directory you installed it in and right click on the file calibre-portable.exe, select send to and then select Desktop (create shortcut). You will then have an icon on your desktop for both Calibre 2.x and Calibre 1.48 portable.

One thing you will want to do is to turn off the notification on new version in the settings for the portable version.

Also, you can copy your Calibre 2.x settings into the Calibre Portable 1.58 settings directory and then install the plugins you want/need for Marvin.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I just did this, so I know it works.

Download Calibre 1.48 portable from http://download.calibre-ebook.com/1....ler-1.48.0.exe

Next, run the installer and install it. Then use Windows Explorer to go to the directory you installed it in and right click on the file calibre-portable.exe, select send to and then select Desktop (create shortcut). You will then have an icon on your desktop for both Calibre 2.x and Calibre 1.48 portable.

One thing you will want to do is to turn off the notification on new version in the settings for the portable version.

Also, you can copy your Calibre 2.x settings into the Calibre Portable 1.58 settings directory and then install the plugins you want/need for Marvin.

Thank you. can I ask one question though can both Calibre's point go the same Calibre Library? I'd only want to update one library.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Thank you. can I ask one question though can both Calibre's point go the same Calibre Library? I'd only want to update one library.

Yes, they can both point to the same library. But you can only run one version at a time. Do not try to run both at the same time.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, they can both point to the same library. But you can only run one version at a time. Do not try to run both at the same time.

Thank you again.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I just did this, so I know it works.

Download Calibre 1.48 portable from http://download.calibre-ebook.com/1....ler-1.48.0.exe

Next, run the installer and install it. Then use Windows Explorer to go to the directory you installed it in and right click on the file calibre-portable.exe, select send to and then select Desktop (create shortcut). You will then have an icon on your desktop for both Calibre 2.x and Calibre 1.48 portable.

One thing you will want to do is to turn off the notification on new version in the settings for the portable version.

Also, you can copy your Calibre 2.x settings into the Calibre Portable 1.58 settings directory and then install the plugins you want/need for Marvin.

Well I tried and now I can't get calibre to open at all. I can't even find the program to uninstall.

If I can get calibre working I'll just delete Marvin. I've had enough and am at the end of my rope now

[BenG]

I just transfer the books wirelessly with the OPDS server.

[Josieb1]

Originally Posted by BenG

I just transfer the books wirelessly with the OPDS server.

I've never been able to get that to work. But I can point dropbox within the Marvin app to a specific folder, I didn't know that was possible as it wasn't when I first got Marvin so that's great news.

[The Old Man]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I've never been able to get that to work. But I can point dropbox within the Marvin app to a specific folder, I didn't know that was possible as it wasn't when I first got Marvin so that's great news.

Loading books into Marvin from Dropbox is so simple and easy that using the Calibre plugin is, for me, the less convenient.

I'm still using XP and will until my computer or I die and the 1.48 version of Calibre does everything (and more) that will ever need or want.

[tsolignani]

I ended up using dropbox as well, I second that as the best way to interact between calibre library and marvin.