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africalass · 10-17-2012, 05:33 AM

Hi

I have several libraries, and most have various custom columns. I like to have a 'my tags' column (so that I can download other peoples tags into the normal tags column, but as this creates thousands have a new one with a more finite amount).

I have just created a new library, and copied over a pile of documents from an old one using the 'delete after copy' option. Unfortunately I hadn't already created a custom 'my tags' column. I have since created the column, using the same titles as in the original library, but the tags have not appeared. Obviously this is my fault for doing it this way round and I'll know better in the future, but I do have a quick question:

* Is the old 'my tags' data still in there somewhere, and if so how could I restore it?
* If not, and the data is deleted when transferred to a new library without that column, is it possible to suggest that it could be kept as hidden metadata in case that column is created in the future? Just let me know if this isn't possible or desirable for any reason.

Thanks for your time.

Oh - on an unrelated issue, I have also had issues with Calibre crashing over the past few months that I've seen others report on occasion - if there is ever any data wanted from this just let me know. I have tried changing interface style and font etc.

10-17-2012, 05:33 AM	#1
africalass Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Various - sometimes UK, sometimes South Africa, sometimes other countries in Europe / Africa Device: Windows Laptop; Kindle Keyboard; Hudl2 (Android), iPhone	Saving custom metadata when transferring between libraries Hi I have several libraries, and most have various custom columns. I like to have a 'my tags' column (so that I can download other peoples tags into the normal tags column, but as this creates thousands have a new one with a more finite amount). I have just created a new library, and copied over a pile of documents from an old one using the 'delete after copy' option. Unfortunately I hadn't already created a custom 'my tags' column. I have since created the column, using the same titles as in the original library, but the tags have not appeared. Obviously this is my fault for doing it this way round and I'll know better in the future, but I do have a quick question: * Is the old 'my tags' data still in there somewhere, and if so how could I restore it? * If not, and the data is deleted when transferred to a new library without that column, is it possible to suggest that it could be kept as hidden metadata in case that column is created in the future? Just let me know if this isn't possible or desirable for any reason. Thanks for your time. Oh - on an unrelated issue, I have also had issues with Calibre crashing over the past few months that I've seen others report on occasion - if there is ever any data wanted from this just let me know. I have tried changing interface style and font etc.