Marvin ePub reader for iPad

[kguil]

ProfCrash, Faterson, Mario - thanks a lot.

[kguil]

Here's the link to more info on GRiker's great plugin for Calibre: http://marvinapp.com/annotplugin.html and the link to the plugin's page on MR: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=205062

[maxjens]

Originally Posted by kguil

Here's the link to more info on GRiker's great plugin for Calibre: http://marvinapp.com/annotplugin.html and the link to the plugin's page on MR: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=205062

Love the new update, metadata is showing

Will try this new feature.

Saw some awesome new stuff in the 1.4 update.

Marvin has become my default reader .

[maxjens]

Originally Posted by maxjens

Will try this new feature.

Saw that it has two options, icloud and email. Marvin has integration with dropbox, could you also add that as option?

[kguil]

You mean iCloud?

[maxjens]

Originally Posted by kguil

You mean iCloud?

I mean an extra option in this screen.

Add the option to choose the dropbox, if availible.

[kguil]

Oh I see. Good idea. Noted.

[eVeNtInE]

Originally Posted by kguil

@eVeNtInE The version after 1.2 will support something even better than translate and Wiktionary. You'll be able to create your own button with custom behaviour including access to external dictionary apps if they have a custom URL scheme (more on this later).

Is there any word on when this will be available Kris, I was hoping it would appear in 1.3?

[kguil]

I have prioritised some stuff over it for 1.3 and 1.4 because I'm trying to avoid massive updates in one go in favour of more frequent ones.

It is still on my 'high' priority list. You should have it by this month or so.

[eVeNtInE]

Thanks, the sooner the better, it'd be essential for reading foreign texts!

[SharonK]

Originally Posted by Faterson

Not if you switch the server on only if you need it -- which for me is almost never, because SugarSync mirrors all Calibre folders for me anyway, so I don't need to be running Calibre's server at all.

This is something I might be interested in. Perhaps you could answer a few questions for me. In case it matters, I use a Mac. Using Dropbox, your entire Calibre folder goes into it; is this the way it happens with SugarSync? I worry about the folder not being backed up, and losing my Calibre library. And, I assume, that you have a limited amount of space, with SugarSync, and using more forces you to pay for it. I'm trying to avoid paying for that as I'm now on a fixed income.

I now understand about adding a password, but can't figure out how to do that. I remember seeing the option when I set up the connection earlier, but can't find it now. I'm obviously missing something. Anyway, if you have the time to answer any of my questions, I'd appreciate it.

[ProfCrash]

I just downloaded Dropbox. I'll add my library soon. Any suggestions on adding my Calibre library? Should I have separate folders for different genres?

Is there a step by step guide for moving books from dropbox to Marvin? What is this about a password?

[kguil]

@SharonK - I'm not understanding. Which password?
@ProfCrash - If your epubs are in Dropbox, Marvin will find them no matter where they are (no setup required - except for linking Marvin to DB).

[Synamon]

The password discussion was for the ODPS catalog. Nothing to do with the straightforward integration of Marvin with Dropbox.

ProfCrash, the easiest way is to move your whole calibre library to your Dropbox folder and then point calibre to that new location. Basically your calibre library is in Dropbox (and also still residing on your computer).

[kguil]

Thanks.