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Originally Posted by mariekes
@theducks: the books do still have a cover showing in the library view. I can open the jpg in the book folder. Also the metadata files are still there and can be opened with notepad.
Question:
If the metadata and correct covers are still there, could I just copy the epub file from my backup directly into the book folder? Or should I go through the entire process of importing the books and redoing all editing actions?
Thanks a lot, guys!!
Happy easter!
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NEVER Add/ Remove/ Rename anything in a Library (sub) folder using tho OS. The DB is unaware you messed below the skirts.
1)since the Library Maintenance said all was good.. That indicates somethin 'officially' deleted formats and left behind what we call an 'Empty Book' (AKA just a Catalog)
2)If your metadata (and covers) have a lot of TLC applied, you will probably want to
avoid starting over
3)I would go the tedious, but preserve #2, route... Drag and drop each book (from the OS explorer) into the details pane for that book. This UPDATES the existing record to include the fact there is NOW a book format associated
Caution: You can drop ANY book there. Be sure it is the CORRECT BOOK 