Where Is The ISBN Entered On The Metadata?

Axell · 05-07-2015, 10:03 PM

The manual mentions there is a place for the ISBN within the Metadata page, but I don't see where that is, anyone know? Thanks.

BetterRed · 05-07-2015, 10:20 PM

@Axell - in the multi value IDs column:

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You can show in booklist by creating a custom column thusly:

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Axell · 05-08-2015, 06:54 PM

Thank you for your reply. My window looks different with the cover image taking up most of that window, nevertheless I do see the field you mentioned.

Any idea why it is not included with the other metadata when making a PDF file? Thanks in advance!

BetterRed · 05-08-2015, 10:44 PM

@Axell - the Metadata Edit window has alternate layouts, see Preferences->Behaviour->Edit metadata (single) layout mine is set to All on 1 tab

The PDF Format has no formal, place to put an ISBN, they're normally within the text of the Copyright page. I'm not 100% sure, but I think calibre puts the IDs in one of the the XMP metadata block sections - you can view that in some PDF viewers - eg PDF XChange has it in File Document Properties->Additional Metadata->Advanced.

If you're creating the PDF from an EPUB, and you want the ISBN to be more visible then you could put ISBN into a Book Jacket page via Polish Book or the Modify plugin.

Added : I'm just did a quick check, now I'm no longer confident that calibre will write it to the XMP metadata. Best wait for Kovid to give a us definitive answer.

BR

Axell · 05-15-2015, 01:09 AM

Correct, but thank you for taking the time to look into it. In making converting to PDF, I appreciate the option to include the Metadata as a page.

The output looks good and right where there is a line below the Author and Publisher that would be a perfect spot for the ISBN. Seems a waste not to include something as important as the ISBN. I sure do appreciate the capabilities of the program thus far.

05-07-2015, 10:03 PM	#1
Axell Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: pdf	Where Is The ISBN Entered On The Metadata? The manual mentions there is a place for the ISBN within the Metadata page, but I don't see where that is, anyone know? Thanks.

05-07-2015, 10:20 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,569 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Axell - in the multi value IDs column: You can show in booklist by creating a custom column thusly: BR Last edited by BetterRed; 05-07-2015 at 10:24 PM.

05-08-2015, 10:44 PM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,569 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Axell - the Metadata Edit window has alternate layouts, see Preferences->Behaviour->Edit metadata (single) layout mine is set to All on 1 tab The PDF Format has no formal, place to put an ISBN, they're normally within the text of the Copyright page. I'm not 100% sure, but I think calibre puts the IDs in one of the the XMP metadata block sections - you can view that in some PDF viewers - eg PDF XChange has it in File Document Properties->Additional Metadata->Advanced. If you're creating the PDF from an EPUB, and you want the ISBN to be more visible then you could put ISBN into a Book Jacket page via Polish Book or the Modify plugin. Added : I'm just did a quick check, now I'm no longer confident that calibre will write it to the XMP metadata. Best wait for Kovid to give a us definitive answer. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 05-08-2015 at 11:14 PM. Reason: See Added

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05-08-2015, 06:54 PM	#3
Axell Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: pdf	Thank you for your reply. My window looks different with the cover image taking up most of that window, nevertheless I do see the field you mentioned. Any idea why it is not included with the other metadata when making a PDF file? Thanks in advance!

05-15-2015, 01:09 AM	#5
Axell Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: pdf	Correct, but thank you for taking the time to look into it. In making converting to PDF, I appreciate the option to include the Metadata as a page. The output looks good and right where there is a line below the Author and Publisher that would be a perfect spot for the ISBN. Seems a waste not to include something as important as the ISBN. I sure do appreciate the capabilities of the program thus far.