Simple answer for a not simple desired result: NO
If the metadata is
embedded,
Calibre populates the fields upon adding. <<<<
There are tools to help tame, but that requires YOU to write each rule. Considering the dreaded
VARIATIONS
Preferences:Adding Books:Adding Actions (a tab)
The whole bottom is where you start (there are none out of the box)
OTOH Download Metadata has its own configuration
Preferences:Metadata download (there are configure buttons on some forms that get you here also)
Sources to look at. This also allows you to set Cover (use choice) priority
On the Right: Is the
Master Use or not use ticks
BUT
the Configure button BELOW the Sources allows you to fine tune these
by Selected Source, (AKA Cherry pick
)
The others are pretty self explanatory. (
hover on the item for more details)
Again: These do not affect Previously Embedded at import time.