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stumped · 08-27-2020, 01:10 AM

yes, that is how its is designed to work ( NB its not something I have actually done, but that's how its supposed to work. do ask again if you hit any problems)

TIP. be clear in your mind that you will end up with 2 databases
1. the exact copy of the source( PC) calibre library which is going to end up on SD card in your tablet
2. the database which cc itself will build as you use it to fetch books ( from that SD card, or via the other connectivity options. ) CC will continue to see the SD card file as a " remote" calibre library. it will not try to write to it or update it.

3. to keep the SD card and pc libraries in sync, there are other apps for that if you want to explore that later, but I suggest get the basic set up working first. Then I recommend android app folder sync ( free or pro)

08-27-2020, 01:10 AM	#9
stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	yes, that is how its is designed to work ( NB its not something I have actually done, but that's how its supposed to work. do ask again if you hit any problems) TIP. be clear in your mind that you will end up with 2 databases 1. the exact copy of the source( PC) calibre library which is going to end up on SD card in your tablet 2. the database which cc itself will build as you use it to fetch books ( from that SD card, or via the other connectivity options. ) CC will continue to see the SD card file as a " remote" calibre library. it will not try to write to it or update it. 3. to keep the SD card and pc libraries in sync, there are other apps for that if you want to explore that later, but I suggest get the basic set up working first. Then I recommend android app folder sync ( free or pro)