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Originally Posted by PatNY
I am not sure I understand the current limitations in CC of not being on Calibre 2.x. So far are they limited to this? ...
1 - can't group on custom columns
2 - can't sync "read" field
3 - can't change what is displayed in book list view
4 - can't use the "wireless device template ... " option implemented in last update
And are you saying you will put back #1 and #2 into the next CC release?
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The only limitation in released CC V3.4.4 is number 4. Number 3 isn't released yet (isn't developed yet).
The problem presented by numbers 1 and 2 relate to defining the column for the feature, not using the feature. In the current release you must type by hand the lookup names of the keys. In the code I have finished you can pick the lookup names from a list, and I (in error) removed the ability to type the names. That is what I added back.
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I have never used list view in CC, don't group on custom columns, and always use the author-title for filenames. So the only item that appears to impact me is #2, but if you put it back in, then it won't matter that I am not on Calibre 2.x. Is that correct??
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Given those facts, yes.
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Ahhh, ok. Now the ability to auto-sync changed books is something I would really really like. For that I will have to re-think moving to another version of Windows. Do you have an ETA for that feature in CC? Not for testing but for being fully implemented?
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It is implemented and working now. However, the calibre side of the code didn't make it into this weeks release, so even if I made an alpha release today it would take a week before it could be used.
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I don't anticipate ever using USB connections and I don't understand what "temp-mark books that have had read information synced" means for CC. Is that important?
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The temp-mark feature is important for people who want to make metadata changes in calibre after they read a book. The common examples are to change the book's rating, add or remove tags, add or remove from an "I'm reading" list (however that is implemented), or in some cases even delete the book format.
The problem people face with the current implementation is that it could be weeks between when they finish a book and when they sync with calibre, and they don't remember which books might have changed since the last time they synced. Setting a temp-mark is purely an aide-memoire, telling the user that the marked books had their is-read information changed to what is in CC. You see a temp-mark as a pushpin next to the book. If you add "temporary marks" to calibre's interface somewhere (I prefer the context menu) then you can search for marked books, clear marks, add marks, etc. Marks are erased when you exit calibre, which is why they are called "temporary".
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I'd like to keep having input when it comes to GUI options and features. So I assume I can sign up for the alpha group and just not download them unless there is a GUI-related issue I am interested in? I would download mostly the betas. I have Titanium Backup (root) so I would be sure to back up everything before downloading any alpha release.
--Pat
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Fine with me. There is no reason someone needs to download a particular release if there is nothing there they want or if their interest isn't piqued by the discussion.