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Originally Posted by Kirtai
I was thinking of virtual libraries as having all the features of real libraries (such as the ability to take a search), but not matching the on-disk setup.
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What you were thinking above is exactly what currently exists. The "restrict to" dropdown list is essentially a list of virtual libraries. I explain it in the links in my
previous post. The new things are the name will change from "Restrict to" to Virtual libraries and the interface to create them will be easier to understand. Additionally a new second level restriction will be allowed on the virtual library. Basically allowing the creation of a second sub virtual library within a virtual library.
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Originally Posted by Kirtai
I don't view a saved search as virtual libraries but rather as merely a search result
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I agree, saved searches are not what we have been discussing. Saved searches are on the right side of calibre and the Virtual libraries, currently called "Restrict to" is on the left side of calibre. Two totally different beasts. The bottom line is that Virtual Libraries (using your definition quoted at the top of this post) have existed in calibre for years. The proposed change isn't changing the function of the current "Restrict to" feature, essentially only the name is being changed to Virtual libraries and it is getting a makeover.
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Originally Posted by Kirtai
Just different definitions really.
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Not really. This is why I'm glad the name and interface is being changed so everyone will easily intuit what the feature that has been there for years actually does.