Unable to load additional books onto Kobo from Calibre

Alan Woodhouse · 03-04-2011, 11:21 AM

When I attempt to load books onto my Kobo I receive the following error message:

calibre, version 0.7.47 ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>Name Error?</b>:global name 'time' is not defined

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\init.py", line 250, in dispatch File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 1214, in books_uploaded File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 683, in init

Name Error?: global name 'time' is not defined

I have uninstalled and reinstalled Calibre 3 times. As per the other recommendation from Calibre I have searched for calibre.exe and device.pyo on my system and neither were found.

The problem is still occuring.

Help!

Thanks
Alan

Manichean · 03-04-2011, 01:16 PM

Assuming you're on Windows, if your search can't find calibre.exe, you're either searching wrong or there's no way on earth Calibre is even able to run. If you're not on Windows, it's no surprise the calibre.exe can't be found...

Alan Woodhouse · 03-04-2011, 02:42 PM

Hi
Sorry I wasn't clear. I am using a HP laptop with Win 7 Pro. I deleted the program (Claibre) and then I searched for calibre.exe and device.pyo after I deleted the program as per a suggestion from Calibre. I didn't find either file. I reinstalled Calibre again and the problem still exists.
Suggestions?

Thanks
Alan

Manichean · 03-04-2011, 03:03 PM

If you uninstalled the program, of course you wouldn't find the files. Which "other recommendations" and "suggestions" are you even talking about?

Alan Woodhouse · 03-04-2011, 04:09 PM

Ok let's start from the beginning. When I tried to install additional books on my Kobo I received the following message:

calibre, version 0.7.47 ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>Name Error?</b>:global name 'time' is not defined

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\init.py", line 250, in dispatch File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 1214, in books_uploaded File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 683, in init

Name Error?: global name 'time' is not defined

I sent in a ticket to Calibre and was advised to uninstall Calibre and reinstall.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled Calibre 3 times. When that didn't work I was advised to uninstall Calibre again and then search my computer for any remaining Calibre files such as calibre.exe and device.pyo.
I searched my system neither were found.
I reinstalled Claibre and tried to load books onto Kobo again but the same error message came up and the books wouldn't load.
When I contacted Calibre again I was advised to submit the problem to this group.

Does anyone have any ideas of how to correct this problem?
Thanks
Alan

Manichean · 03-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Having a link to the ticket would be nice.

Alan Woodhouse · 03-04-2011, 04:29 PM

Ok here are the links:
http://bugs.calibre-ebook.com/ticket/9170
http://bugs.calibre-ebook.com/ticket/9267#comment:1

Thanks
Alan

chaley · 03-04-2011, 04:40 PM

The problem is that the traceback makes no sense.

The line "File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata" refers to real code in 0.7.47, where the device driver is called. However, the line "File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata" refers to nothing, and the line number makes no sense for the kobo driver. First, the <string> indication means that what is running is *not* part of calibre,. Second, that line number is not inside add_books_to_metadata, and the file name of <string> indicates that something bizarre is happening.

Have you installed a different driver, perhaps as a plugin? Have you installed calibre source? Have you put a driver in calibre's installation folder? You have clearly done *something*.

In any event, it is clear that you are not running a standard calibre release. Why that might be is a mystery, and one that we cannot solve. Only you know what the history of your installation is.

Alan Woodhouse · 03-09-2011, 11:54 AM

Hi
I have completely reset my Kobo and deleted Calibre and reinstalled numerous times on my HP Laptop running Win 7 - 64 bit and the problem still remains. I have no idea where it is coming from. Earlier this year I had a problem that was fixed by resetting my Kobo. Before I was able to fix the problem I was advised from the Calibre website to add the following Kobo plugin to help with identifying the problem (kobo-plugin.py)

Is it possible that his plugin is causing the problem? I thought it would have been removed when I reset my Kobo and reinstalled Calibre.

Thanks
Alan

kovidgoyal · 03-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Reinstalling wont remove the plugin, you should manually delete it via preferences->plugins

Alan Woodhouse · 03-09-2011, 04:19 PM

Thanks Kovid
It looks like removing the plugin solved the problem
thanks again
Alan

03-04-2011, 11:21 AM	#1
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Unable to load additional books onto Kobo from Calibre When I attempt to load books onto my Kobo I receive the following error message: calibre, version 0.7.47 ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>Name Error?</b>:global name 'time' is not defined Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\init.py", line 250, in dispatch File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 1214, in books_uploaded File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 683, in init Name Error?: global name 'time' is not defined I have uninstalled and reinstalled Calibre 3 times. As per the other recommendation from Calibre I have searched for calibre.exe and device.pyo on my system and neither were found. The problem is still occuring. Help! Thanks Alan

03-04-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Unable to load additional books onto Kobo Hi Sorry I wasn't clear. I am using a HP laptop with Win 7 Pro. I deleted the program (Claibre) and then I searched for calibre.exe and device.pyo after I deleted the program as per a suggestion from Calibre. I didn't find either file. I reinstalled Calibre again and the problem still exists. Suggestions? Thanks Alan

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03-04-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Assuming you're on Windows, if your search can't find calibre.exe, you're either searching wrong or there's no way on earth Calibre is even able to run. If you're not on Windows, it's no surprise the calibre.exe can't be found...

03-04-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	If you uninstalled the program, of course you wouldn't find the files. Which "other recommendations" and "suggestions" are you even talking about?

03-04-2011, 04:09 PM	#5
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Ok let's start from the beginning. When I tried to install additional books on my Kobo I received the following message: calibre, version 0.7.47 ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>Name Error?</b>:global name 'time' is not defined Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\init.py", line 250, in dispatch File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 1214, in books_uploaded File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata File "<string>", line 683, in init Name Error?: global name 'time' is not defined I sent in a ticket to Calibre and was advised to uninstall Calibre and reinstall. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Calibre 3 times. When that didn't work I was advised to uninstall Calibre again and then search my computer for any remaining Calibre files such as calibre.exe and device.pyo. I searched my system neither were found. I reinstalled Claibre and tried to load books onto Kobo again but the same error message came up and the books wouldn't load. When I contacted Calibre again I was advised to submit the problem to this group. Does anyone have any ideas of how to correct this problem? Thanks Alan

03-04-2011, 04:20 PM	#6
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Having a link to the ticket would be nice.

03-04-2011, 04:29 PM	#7
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Ok here are the links: http://bugs.calibre-ebook.com/ticket/9170 http://bugs.calibre-ebook.com/ticket/9267#comment:1 Thanks Alan

03-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#8
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,738 Karma: 6997045 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	The problem is that the traceback makes no sense. The line "File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 383, in add_books_to_metadata" refers to real code in 0.7.47, where the device driver is called. However, the line "File "<string>", line 372, in add_books_to_metadata" refers to nothing, and the line number makes no sense for the kobo driver. First, the <string> indication means that what is running is not part of calibre,. Second, that line number is not inside add_books_to_metadata, and the file name of <string> indicates that something bizarre is happening. Have you installed a different driver, perhaps as a plugin? Have you installed calibre source? Have you put a driver in calibre's installation folder? You have clearly done something. In any event, it is clear that you are not running a standard calibre release. Why that might be is a mystery, and one that we cannot solve. Only you know what the history of your installation is.

03-09-2011, 11:54 AM	#9
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Hi I have completely reset my Kobo and deleted Calibre and reinstalled numerous times on my HP Laptop running Win 7 - 64 bit and the problem still remains. I have no idea where it is coming from. Earlier this year I had a problem that was fixed by resetting my Kobo. Before I was able to fix the problem I was advised from the Calibre website to add the following Kobo plugin to help with identifying the problem (kobo-plugin.py) Is it possible that his plugin is causing the problem? I thought it would have been removed when I reset my Kobo and reinstalled Calibre. Thanks Alan

03-09-2011, 11:56 AM	#10
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Reinstalling wont remove the plugin, you should manually delete it via preferences->plugins

03-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#11
Alan Woodhouse Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Thanks Kovid It looks like removing the plugin solved the problem thanks again Alan

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