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phil_ga · 08-26-2012, 05:16 PM

I do a lot of ebook conversions with calibre. Since I am not a programmer, I cannot write a front end for the conversion program (which I would really love to have!!), so I drag and drop the files I want INTO calibre and convert them. Typically 1-10 at a time, mixed formats. Getting them out again is slower than it could be, when trying to get one or a few out, and get them out to specific folders.

Firstly, when selecting convert, I'd love to be able to select BOTH epub and mobi (the most common formats in my view), instead of only one at a time (ie I currently have to go thru the process twice). Yes I know its not hard to do it the current way, but when doing dozens a day, all that clicking adds up on my poor wrists.

Second, and main point, I'd love to be able to drag and drop the converted files out of calibre back into an open Explorer window - one at a time. It would default to the file naming convention selected in the preferences. The ideal way to do it would be from the "Formats" links under the cover image (these links are already live and clocking them opens the book file - so is it possible to make these existing links drag and drop as well?). As above, yes i am well aware of the save to disk feature, but its a lot of clicking, typing in paths, and again, you have to select mobi or epub manually if you dont want to overwrite the original file. This feature would save a lot of time.

(Please stay on topic if you comment on this. yes, I know some of you would never take a file out of calibre, and will ask why I dont leave it there - I do not want to do that. I have a large library, and really I only am requesting options to speed up the use of calibres magnificent conversion program. Also, yes, i am well aware that I can wait till all the files are converted for the day, week etc then bulk export them to a single folder. This is not what i am suggesting, as I have thousands of authors to then sort thru to file them in the right folder with the author name. Typically, I have the folder open when I start the conversion, so would like to put the converted file back into that same folder WHILE its already open in an explorer window).

I'd love to hear if others would find these features useful.

08-26-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
phil_ga Member Posts: 10 Karma: 280 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: kindle	[Feature Request] Drag and drop books out of calibre I do a lot of ebook conversions with calibre. Since I am not a programmer, I cannot write a front end for the conversion program (which I would really love to have!!), so I drag and drop the files I want INTO calibre and convert them. Typically 1-10 at a time, mixed formats. Getting them out again is slower than it could be, when trying to get one or a few out, and get them out to specific folders. Firstly, when selecting convert, I'd love to be able to select BOTH epub and mobi (the most common formats in my view), instead of only one at a time (ie I currently have to go thru the process twice). Yes I know its not hard to do it the current way, but when doing dozens a day, all that clicking adds up on my poor wrists. Second, and main point, I'd love to be able to drag and drop the converted files out of calibre back into an open Explorer window - one at a time. It would default to the file naming convention selected in the preferences. The ideal way to do it would be from the "Formats" links under the cover image (these links are already live and clocking them opens the book file - so is it possible to make these existing links drag and drop as well?). As above, yes i am well aware of the save to disk feature, but its a lot of clicking, typing in paths, and again, you have to select mobi or epub manually if you dont want to overwrite the original file. This feature would save a lot of time. (Please stay on topic if you comment on this. yes, I know some of you would never take a file out of calibre, and will ask why I dont leave it there - I do not want to do that. I have a large library, and really I only am requesting options to speed up the use of calibres magnificent conversion program. Also, yes, i am well aware that I can wait till all the files are converted for the day, week etc then bulk export them to a single folder. This is not what i am suggesting, as I have thousands of authors to then sort thru to file them in the right folder with the author name. Typically, I have the folder open when I start the conversion, so would like to put the converted file back into that same folder WHILE its already open in an explorer window). I'd love to hear if others would find these features useful.