Empty Books

philandjan · 03-09-2011, 01:12 PM

I have just discovered the ability to turn Calibre into a book emanagement system rather than just an ebook management system by entering the details of my "paper" books into the library.

This is great because it enables me to dovetail the two different media. This is very handy where I have some series partially paper and partially ebook.

What I would like to do, though, is be able to differentiate between my paper books (which do not show as a format) from my database management errors (e.g. where I erroneously delete a format but not the book)

Is it possible to generate a format (e.g. "book" or "tree") that I can enter to show that I have set it up without accompanying files on purpose rather than by error?

itimpi · 03-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Why not just add a tag (e.g. PAPER) to indicate books you have in paper format.

Perkin · 03-09-2011, 01:24 PM

Create a dummy file called 'book.paper', then for any paper books, open the edit metadata window and drag n drop that 'book.paper' into the formats window, the 'paper' will appear as a format (but obviously you won't be able to convert it).

theducks · 03-09-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philandjan

I have just discovered the ability to turn Calibre into a book emanagement system rather than just an ebook management system by entering the details of my "paper" books into the library.

This is great because it enables me to dovetail the two different media. This is very handy where I have some series partially paper and partially ebook.

What I would like to do, though, is be able to differentiate between my paper books (which do not show as a format) from my database management errors (e.g. where I erroneously delete a format but not the book)

Is it possible to generate a format (e.g. "book" or "tree") that I can enter to show that I have set it up without accompanying files on purpose rather than by error?

That is why I asked for for the ability to apply a tag in 'Add by ISBN' (it will be in addition to the default tag set in Preferences: Adding Books)
So, you have 2 ways to create a tag auto-magically

philandjan · 03-10-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perkin

Create a dummy file called 'book.paper', then for any paper books, open the edit metadata window and drag n drop that 'book.paper' into the formats window, the 'paper' will appear as a format (but obviously you won't be able to convert it).

Thanks for the advice, Perkin, but, at the risk of sounding thick (not too much of an effort I must admit!) where do I create this dummy file?

theducks · 03-10-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philandjan

Thanks for the advice, Perkin, but, at the risk of sounding thick (not too much of an effort I must admit!) where do I create this dummy file?

On your computer (desk top),
On the desktop (tho one on the screen

)
Right-click: New... : Text Document (or similar name).
Now Right-click on the document: Rename: change it to read: "book.paper" (no quotes)
You can reuse this for every book added via the Metadata window (it would be a duplicate, if you tried via the main Library screen)

Manichean · 03-10-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

On your computer (desk top),
On the desktop (tho one on the screen

)
Right-click: New... : Text Document (or similar name).
Now Right-click on the document: Rename: change it to read: "book.paper" (no quotes)
You can reuse this for every book added via the Metadata window (it would be a duplicate, if you tried via the main Library screen)

Note that for this to work (at least on WinXP), you'll need to have file extensions displayed. Otherwise, you'll create a file called book.paper.txt

theducks · 03-10-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Note that for this to work (at least on WinXP), you'll need to have file extensions displayed. Otherwise, you'll create a file called book.paper.txt

true
(I forget that. since the first thing I set is SHOW all Extensions to avoid downloaded files like IamMalware.txt.exe getting launched

)

Perkin · 03-11-2011, 06:03 PM

With the new (7.49) version, you can select all (or groups of) your paper books entries and then select the dropdown arrow on 'Add Book', and select 'Add files to selected books', then 'Yes', then browse to and select your book.paper file, it will then get added to all the selected entries.

03-09-2011, 01:12 PM	#1
philandjan Trainee Old Git Posts: 78 Karma: 162 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dégagnac, France Device: Kindle	Empty Books I have just discovered the ability to turn Calibre into a book emanagement system rather than just an ebook management system by entering the details of my "paper" books into the library. This is great because it enables me to dovetail the two different media. This is very handy where I have some series partially paper and partially ebook. What I would like to do, though, is be able to differentiate between my paper books (which do not show as a format) from my database management errors (e.g. where I erroneously delete a format but not the book) Is it possible to generate a format (e.g. "book" or "tree") that I can enter to show that I have set it up without accompanying files on purpose rather than by error?

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itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	Why not just add a tag (e.g. PAPER) to indicate books you have in paper format.

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Perkin Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 64171 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300, Kobo Aura HD, iPad (Marvin)	Create a dummy file called 'book.paper', then for any paper books, open the edit metadata window and drag n drop that 'book.paper' into the formats window, the 'paper' will appear as a format (but obviously you won't be able to convert it).

03-11-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
Perkin Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 64171 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300, Kobo Aura HD, iPad (Marvin)	With the new (7.49) version, you can select all (or groups of) your paper books entries and then select the dropdown arrow on 'Add Book', and select 'Add files to selected books', then 'Yes', then browse to and select your book.paper file, it will then get added to all the selected entries.

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