Thread: Can Calibre import lost folder?
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Old 07-24-2014, 09:30 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by mlevin77 View Post
In my library, I have a few folders containing a cover.jpg, metadata.opf, and the ebook file itself. Check Library says these are not in the actual database. Can these be imported in any smart way, or do I trash them and import the eBook manually and have to search for covers, download metadata, etc. by hand?
Move (only) lost folders outside the Library, then import as normal: folder contains single title

Lost folders some possible causes
1)files were in use (locked) during a name change. you may have a close duplicate.
2)someone dropped the folder into the Library. Calibre generated folders have a distinct pattern: Author/title (ID)/<formats and covers.
3) You dual boot accessed the library (Win/Linux)
4) You ran Calibre with a Cloud sync active
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