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Old 04-23-2010, 10:10 AM   #1
dcubed2
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Problems I've had in doing some basic functions

I wrote borisb with some questions because I figure I was being more than ordinarily obtuse:

First, I have been unable to attach tags to any file not in the library. Can I do this? I would like to very much.

Second, how can I search through my sd card? I wanted to find a certain pdf file but could find no way except scrolling through the hundreds of other pdf files on there.

Third, if I can't add tags to non-library files, can I copy the library pdfs to the sd card or usb drive? I see an export option, would this work? I'm not adding anything other than tags - no annotations.

Fourth, is there anyway on the eDGe to add folders to the sd card and usb drives?


Here is his reponse:
First: no, this isn't possible.
Second: no, there isn't (that I've found)
Third: Export puts a copy of the PDF to the SD card. At that point you have two (unconnected) copies of the file - one in each location (i.e., the same if you copy a file on your PC to another folder).
Fourth: Apparently not (I had to check to see .

For your second and fourth need, you can install the EStrong File Explorer app (http://www.estrongs.com/fex13.html) which will give you a file/folder manager you can perform these functions. This is an amazing app and I like it very much.

These are all very good questions, and would have helped other users who are wondering the same, if you had posted them in General Help


I decided that I'd like some features because of these, so I'm posting in the Feature Requests thread.

1. As stated by others, make the library extend to storage devices (USB, SD cards). This would take care of the tags question, as well as others.
2. I'd like to be able to search effectively and make folders without a 3rd party app.