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BetterRed · 02-01-2022, 07:43 AM

IMO if both lists are non-empty it probably indicates the user is confused. If the inclusion list takes precedence, then a non-empty exclusion list is 'useless'; and vice-versa of course.

Typing lists of column names in tweaks is error prone if one has many columns, and column lookup names can changed - it's easy to forget a column is used in an 'obscure' tweak. And, because Tweaks are global you can't have per-library settings which can make things awkward. EX: the exclude_fields_on_paste tweak cannot exclude 'title' for library A but not for library B. DaltonST provides a number of per library overrides in JS, but not that one - probably because no one has asked..

BTW this is not for me, as you no doubt recall I edit in the book list. It's for a fellow reading group member, she uses calibre to manage clothing patterns, fabric, and related libraries -- as well as books, magazines etc.

Added - I am sure my friend would be happy with a simple exclusion list, like one I mentioned for column paste.

BR

02-01-2022, 07:43 AM	#9
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,832 Karma: 30277270 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	IMO if both lists are non-empty it probably indicates the user is confused. If the inclusion list takes precedence, then a non-empty exclusion list is 'useless'; and vice-versa of course. Typing lists of column names in tweaks is error prone if one has many columns, and column lookup names can changed - it's easy to forget a column is used in an 'obscure' tweak. And, because Tweaks are global you can't have per-library settings which can make things awkward. EX: the exclude_fields_on_paste tweak cannot exclude 'title' for library A but not for library B. DaltonST provides a number of per library overrides in JS, but not that one - probably because no one has asked.. BTW this is not for me, as you no doubt recall I edit in the book list. It's for a fellow reading group member, she uses calibre to manage clothing patterns, fabric, and related libraries -- as well as books, magazines etc. Added - I am sure my friend would be happy with a simple exclusion list, like one I mentioned for column paste. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 02-01-2022 at 07:50 AM.