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Originally Posted by seanbob
I don't have the Metadata Plugboard set up at all for my Sony. I've just used the Sony device plugin to handle everything, as I've never needed anything too fancy. But... I would be curious to know how you have the Metadata Plugboard set up for your Reader in case I get the urge to tinker.  |
Rather than me type it again, can I refer you to the beginning of post #1 of
this thread where I listed the current settings in my Plugboard (I played a small part in testing chaley's new "All by Author" and "All by Title" special Collections). I also have an
earlier post where my original Plugboard attempt was shown with a bit more detail and explanation.
You could try a much simpler Sony device_db:PRS505 Plugboard with only the {author_sort} -> {authors} bit if you wanted to do a little test. Once the Plugboard is set up only a connect/disconnect to calibre should be needed to realign all the metadata. It won't change filenames. If you do you should also probably disable your existing author_sort setting in the Sony device plugin. If the Plugboard works but the Sony device plugin doesn't then it does sound as if there may be a problem with the latter. Edited as not relevant to real problem.
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Originally Posted by seanbob
Viewing the books using the custom Collection "All Books by Author" (aba) works great every time, but I miss having the alphabetic index shortcuts on the right side of the screen when viewing a collection.
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I may be able to help with this one. Have you tried changing the default "by Added Order" to "by Author" when viewing special Collection "All by Author". The book order doesn't change but the alpha strip appears.
For better explanations of your current predicament... let's hope more expert advice will drop by.