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Forum: Conversion 12-24-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By hmf
Thank you...Forgot about preferences.

Thank you...Forgot about preferences.
Forum: Conversion 12-24-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By hmf
Make Justification Setting Default

I would like to make the text justification setting permanent. It always defaults to original. Is there a way to may the justification setting the default? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Conversion 04-11-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Posted By hmf
Just tried your suggestion Kovid...Alas no...

Just tried your suggestion Kovid...Alas no success.
I've checked all versions of the python file on my box..they are all the same.
Forum: Conversion 04-11-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Posted By hmf
Error Message and Crash When Trying To Convert

I've been watching the forum since Version 8.44 hoping that others would have the same problem and a solution but it seems not.
Here's my problem...since 8.44 I've run into quite a few books that...
Forum: Calibre 12-16-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,448
Posted By hmf
While I'm an ardent Calibre fan I would leave...

While I'm an ardent Calibre fan I would leave Calibre out of the equation when trying to duplicate one Kindle's content to another. I just got a new Kindle after breaking the screen and did what I...
Forum: Calibre 12-16-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,448
Posted By hmf
pro..just copy over the contents of your kindle's...

pro..just copy over the contents of your kindle's documents folder as well as the collections.json in the Kindle's system folder. Reboot and books should be in Collections. I would also recommend...
Forum: Calibre 06-12-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By hmf
Got 8.5 working. I think what worked was that...

Got 8.5 working. I think what worked was that after uninstalling Calibre there were a few folders and files left in the Calibre folder. After deleting those folders and files and installing it...
Forum: Calibre 06-11-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By hmf
Calibre No Longer Working

After updating to 8.5 I can no longer save books in Edit Metadata or convert books. Also book viewer does not work for books not in Calibre. The error I get is:

calibre, version 0.8.5
ERROR:...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 05-22-2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,711
Posted By hmf
Haha..Acebore please get off the self-righteous...

Haha..Acebore please get off the self-righteous cloud you seem to occupy. How on earth do you get the idea that I'm trying to scam Amazon? All I'm doing is repeating what an Amazon employee told me....
Forum: Amazon Kindle 05-21-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,711
Posted By hmf
Sheesh Aceflor...Calm down and take a deep...

Sheesh Aceflor...Calm down and take a deep breath...I only wanted to relate what the CS rep told me. I never expected a new unit especially after using it for 8 months.What the CS guy told me seemed...
Forum: Amazon Kindle 05-21-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,711
Posted By hmf
Does it matter? Nah...but if given a choice I'm...

Does it matter? Nah...but if given a choice I'm sure anyone would prefer a new one over a "refurb."
Forum: Amazon Kindle 05-21-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,711
Posted By hmf
Kindle Replacements Are Not Used...hmmm

Ok, now that I've got your attention, I just got off the line with Amazon regarding the replacement of my K3 due to fading keyboard characters. I mentioned that I assumed I would be getting a...
Forum: Calibre 03-30-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
OK...have a laugh... I started to use Sigil 4....

OK...have a laugh...
I started to use Sigil 4. I decided to install it on my SSD array. Previously Sigil was on another drive. The version Calibre pointed to was the earlier version. When I...
Forum: Calibre 03-30-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Sorry..I meant right side which shows the TOC in...

Sorry..I meant right side which shows the TOC in Sigil 4. I did resolve the issue which included a bit of user error I'm embarrassed to say. I'm certainly glad Calibre was not the issue since its...
Forum: Calibre 03-30-2011, 03:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Huh..?? They both show the TOC and Chapters...the...

Huh..?? They both show the TOC and Chapters...the epub in Sigil and the mobi on my Kindle. While they may not be exactly the same their basic character...showing the TOC and chapters in Sigil and...
Forum: Calibre 03-30-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Sorry for being so imprecise in my explanations...

Sorry for being so imprecise in my explanations but all I'm doing is adding the book to Calibre. Then opening the added book in Sigil 4 beta. No TOC...The same book if opened in Sigil without first...
Forum: Calibre 03-29-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Oops sorry...I have 2 versions of the book..in...

Oops sorry...I have 2 versions of the book..in epub and mobi. If I drag the mobi version to my kindle the TOC markings are there. If I add the mobi to Calibre the TOC markings disappear when adding...
Forum: Calibre 03-29-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Sorry for not being precise. Kovid-I dragged...

Sorry for not being precise.
Kovid-I dragged and dropped the file to the Documents folder on the Kindle.
Manichean-If I open the file directly from Sigil the TOC shows up on the left side as well...
Forum: Calibre 03-29-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
I've opened them in Sigil, and loaded them on my...

I've opened them in Sigil, and loaded them on my e-reader. Neither show the TOC after simply adding the book to Calibre. As noted earlier dragging and dropping the file to my reader the TOC shows up....
Forum: Calibre 03-29-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,572
Posted By hmf
Missing Table of Contents

I've got some epubs with working Table of Contents. When I add them to Calibre the TOC is not present . If I drag it directly to my E-reader the TOC is present. Why does Calibre seem to delete the...
Forum: Library Management 03-14-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By hmf
Cool...worked like a charm. Thanks

Cool...worked like a charm. Thanks
Forum: Library Management 03-14-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By hmf
Thanks for the replies guys. Too bad Trim's...

Thanks for the replies guys. Too bad Trim's limitations make trimming covers a bit of a chore. I've now got the Open With plug-in associated with Paint which makes trimming those few white pixels...
Forum: Library Management 03-14-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By hmf
Library Sorting On Startup

When I start Calibre I'd like it to sort my library in the following order:
According to Published date, then Series and finally by Author. I've got it set up in Preferences/Sort Columns as...
Forum: Library Management 03-13-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By hmf
Trimming Covers

How does Trim work in Change cover image? I'd like to trim some covers I've downloaded and inserted in the book's metadata. When I hit Trim nothing seems to happen for most books. I did have 1 book...
Forum: Sony Reader 12-01-2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,318
Posted By hmf
I've used the Nook, Sony 350 and the Kindle 3 for...

I've used the Nook, Sony 350 and the Kindle 3 for extensive periods trying to decide which I wanted to use long term. I would have preferred testing a 650 but they were unavailable in my area. The...
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