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Originally Posted by theducks
I think this is part of what what you want to do:
Connect Old device and let it settle: search Ondevice:true
Select all (ctrl-A) and tap 'E" (bulk metadata edit mode): Add Tag: <eg Old XYZ >
Disconnect (eject)
Connect new device: Search tags:Old XYZ: select all: Send to device
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That sounds like just the thing. Searchable tags may be a better approach than hidden columns.
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This does not create any device collections. Those may be device centric
This assume you have any Templates or Plugboards set your way (those may make your collections)
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I don't have Plugboards or Templates, and don't have specific on device collections. Everything on device is in a single directory, and my eBook viewer (FBReader for Android) uses the metadata Calibre sends to device, and lists books by Author, Title, Series, Tags and other things like Favorites and Recently Opened. I'd need to recreate the Favorites list, but the rest will be there.
EDIT: And I just followed your suggested steps and added a Nexus 7 tag to volumes on that device. Restoring all books with that tag when the time comes should be straightforward.
Thanks!
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Dennis