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Old 10-30-2022, 06:30 AM   #6
BetterRed
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I would do this

SETUP

1. Create a custom column to hold the link(s)

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2. Set fields to exclude from metadata paste

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That list is not complete, e.g. I haven't put rating in the list

3. Set up copy and paste shortcuts (if not done already)

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USAGE

1. Set up link for first book in Series

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2. Copy metadata from first book - ctrl+c

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3. Select Multiple Books

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4. Paste metadata into selected books - ctrl+v

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5. All Done

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There can be more than one link, links can be 'anything' e.g. http://, file://, calibre://, onenote://, mailto: etc



BR

Last edited by BetterRed; 10-30-2022 at 06:51 AM.
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