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Old 09-25-2010, 05:03 AM   #64
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Hopefully N13L5 can clarify for us, but I also read the post as indicating that because Calibre's own file structure was 'useless', N13L5 was using a save template to export the files into a separate file structure (copy of the books) which made more sense.
But that's the point isn't it. He isn't manipulating things in calibre's file structure but using the tools built into calibre to satisfy his needs. Exactly what we always try to get people to recognize and use.

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In other words the metadata in Calibre was being used to manipulate the imported files and make external copies, rather than being used simply to explore the database within Calibre.
Kudos to him for using calibre's GUI to satisfy what he is looking for and not whining that the tools don't exist to meet his needs.
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