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Forum: Editor 06-22-2021, 10:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Not fully. When I convert an epub from epub2 to...

Not fully. When I convert an epub from epub2 to epub3 (with Calibre), the embedded metadata is changed, but the opf file in the book folder is not changed.
Forum: Editor 06-22-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Thanks for your note. My issue with the opf file...

Thanks for your note. My issue with the opf file is that it takes effort to keep it in sync with the embedded metadata. So, it creates complexity.

For example, I convert from epub2 to epub3. The...
Forum: Editor 06-22-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Thanks again for your help. I am trying to...

Thanks again for your help.

I am trying to improve my workflow in Calibre.

* I have epub2 files that I like to convert to epub3 and also to embed metadata. Do I first use convert from toolbar...
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Thanks for your help! I am still not fully...

Thanks for your help!

I am still not fully clear whether it's an epub2 or epub3 format that my file is in.

I have used "edit books" and looked at the content.opf file. Does its existence...
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Yes, a mapped network drive. Why you asking?

Yes, a mapped network drive. Why you asking?
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Don't think that what's got me in trouble....

Don't think that what's got me in trouble. Anyhow, I now know per your description above how to add it back. So, this will keep me busy for a while.

I am still trying to figure out whether I have...
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Ok... That's a pity. I still have the ofp files...

Ok... That's a pity. I still have the ofp files though, so I hope I don't need to rescrape the metadata? I just copy the ebook file back into the folder?
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Oh no :-( Now Calibre deleted by books... I...

Oh no :-( Now Calibre deleted by books...

I ran the libary tool and selected "delete extra book formats". And now the epub files are all gone and no trace of my ebooks left (except the jpg and opf...
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
I just did and no errors were found. Any other...

I just did and no errors were found. Any other idea?
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
When I try to open the book, I get the error...

When I try to open the book, I get the error message "has no available formats". There is a epub file though in the folder (and I can open it manually with the viewer).
Forum: Editor 06-18-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Thanks for your help. I got the issue now....

Thanks for your help. I got the issue now. Somehow, Calibre does not longer see my books (at least not most of them). I may have changed the folder or something? It's very odd though as the covers...
Forum: Editor 06-15-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
When using the plugin on an ebook, I get the...

When using the plugin on an ebook, I get the message "calibre, version 5.21.0
ERROR: Cannot polish: Polishing is only supported for books in the AZW3 or EPUB formats. Convert to one of those formats...
Forum: Editor 06-15-2021, 04:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Thanks for your quick reply. Are you saying...

Thanks for your quick reply.

Are you saying that I am using epub 2? If so, can I convert all my ebooks automatically to epub 3?

Is there a way not to do #3 via the content server, but create a...
Forum: Editor 06-15-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,749
Posted By steve1977
Embedding metadata into epub files

First of all, I am new to the forum. Big thanks to the development of Calibre. I have been an active user and really love it. It's an excellent tool, which I use for tagging.

My ebooks (largely...
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