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Old 10-10-2010, 09:20 PM   #4
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The obvious first choice to correct this problem is to restore from backup.

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan View Post
Yes but this will add the books as duplicates, I am looking for a way for it to find the books that are already in the library.
Before re-adding the books make sure the If books with similar Titles and Authors found, merge the new files automatically feature is checked under Preferences - Adding Books (See attached). This will cause many of the books to be automatically merged with the existing metadata book entries.

On second thought this might not work if calibre still believes that the format already exists. Running a database integrity check first might correct calibre's assumption that certain formats still exist in its library and allow you to re-add the books as suggested.

After you re-add the 675 books whichever books are newly created will have to be manually merged with the existing metadata (See attached).

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This would not be a problem if Calibre did not have the annoying habit of adding the id to the folder name, a behavior I wish I could stop.
Interesting and here I thought it wouldn't be a problem if you hadn't moved the books in the first place.

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But unfortunately it looks like I am going to have to manually go through all 657 of my books individually.
Re-adding as suggested above may minimize the pain.

Good Luck.
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