Adding "Wanted" books to Calibre database?

itimpi · 11-26-2008, 09:47 AM

I was wondering if there was any way to add books that I want to have but have not yet acquired to the Calibre database? In effect create the meta-data and associated cover art wtihout having the actual book stored in any format?

There does not see to be a way to do this via the GUI, but perhaps one of the command line options would do this?

If this facility does not exist perhaps it would be worth adding?

JSWolf · 11-26-2008, 10:42 AM

In English, what is wanted is a wish list.

itimpi · 11-26-2008, 11:18 AM

Yes, but I would like to see the "Wanted" books listed just like all the others with their meta-data, cover art, series details etc. I am not looking for some completely separate sub-system. I was wondering if any of command-line tools would allow you to create such an entry in the metadata database even without the book being to hand or whether they demand a book file before they will create the metadata! In other words is the capability I want already there if I just knew how to invoke it

I would not mind some visual indication that it is a "wish" rather than an actual book but I guess I could live with seeing that there is no associated format stored.

I guess related to the above, is there a way to use the Search facility in the GUI to look for the presence or absence of specific formats. If so what is the syntax?

simond · 11-26-2008, 12:19 PM

You use format:"LIT" to find ones with LIT and not format:"LIT" for ones with no lit format

kovidgoyal · 11-26-2008, 12:46 PM

Just add a dummy file and then delete the format in the edit metadata dialog. Tag the book with "wanted"

itimpi · 11-26-2008, 02:18 PM

That's easy! I had not realized one could delete all formats and keep the database entry.

It was such an obvious requirement that I felt there might be a way to achieve it. Is it worth adding this as a tip in the documentation?

Thanks

kovidgoyal · 11-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Alternately, create a file called dummy.wanted and add it to the database. Then you can search for format:wanted

11-26-2008, 09:47 AM	#1
itimpi Wizard Posts: 3,597 Karma: 549131 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (stanza/iBooks/QuickReader)	Adding "Wanted" books to Calibre database? I was wondering if there was any way to add books that I want to have but have not yet acquired to the Calibre database? In effect create the meta-data and associated cover art wtihout having the actual book stored in any format? There does not see to be a way to do this via the GUI, but perhaps one of the command line options would do this? If this facility does not exist perhaps it would be worth adding?

11-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#2
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 34,228 Karma: 13801376 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad	In English, what is wanted is a wish list. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

11-26-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
itimpi Wizard Posts: 3,597 Karma: 549131 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (stanza/iBooks/QuickReader)	Yes, but I would like to see the "Wanted" books listed just like all the others with their meta-data, cover art, series details etc. I am not looking for some completely separate sub-system. I was wondering if any of command-line tools would allow you to create such an entry in the metadata database even without the book being to hand or whether they demand a book file before they will create the metadata! In other words is the capability I want already there if I just knew how to invoke it I would not mind some visual indication that it is a "wish" rather than an actual book but I guess I could live with seeing that there is no associated format stored. I guess related to the above, is there a way to use the Search facility in the GUI to look for the presence or absence of specific formats. If so what is the syntax? Last edited by itimpi; 11-26-2008 at 11:21 AM.

11-26-2008, 12:46 PM	#5
kovidgoyal Creator of calibre Posts: 22,523 Karma: 2944574 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Just add a dummy file and then delete the format in the edit metadata dialog. Tag the book with "wanted" __________________ Get calibre Notice to all: I can not provide assistance with DRM removal, for legal reasons, so please do not contact me about it.

11-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#7
kovidgoyal Creator of calibre Posts: 22,523 Karma: 2944574 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Alternately, create a file called dummy.wanted and add it to the database. Then you can search for format:wanted __________________ Get calibre Notice to all: I can not provide assistance with DRM removal, for legal reasons, so please do not contact me about it.

11-26-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
simond Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1023503 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK Device: Kobo Glo,iPad Mini,iPhone	You use format:"LIT" to find ones with LIT and not format:"LIT" for ones with no lit format

11-26-2008, 02:18 PM	#6
itimpi Wizard Posts: 3,597 Karma: 549131 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (stanza/iBooks/QuickReader)	That's easy! I had not realized one could delete all formats and keep the database entry. It was such an obvious requirement that I felt there might be a way to achieve it. Is it worth adding this as a tip in the documentation? Thanks

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