updating the source for a book

[jpclark49]

I convert "books" that get frequent updates, especially spelling and formatting. If I add a book, edit metadata and convert it, it transfers to my Kindle just fine.

The problem: If I edit the source file (book.html) how can I get Calibre to recognize the source changed and reconvert the book? I currently have to delete the book in the Calibre library and readd the book. I'm just looking for a shortcut. The source file is frequently kept on a thumb drive or in my dropbox.com account until it's finalized many revisions later.

Am I storing the original source files in the wrong locations?

Help?

Thank you!

[theducks]

Originally Posted by jpclark49

I convert "books" that get frequent updates, especially spelling and formatting. If I add a book, edit metadata and convert it, it transfers to my Kindle just fine.

The problem: If I edit the source file (book.html) how can I get Calibre to recognize the source changed and reconvert the book? I currently have to delete the book in the Calibre library and readd the book. I'm just looking for a shortcut. The source file is frequently kept on a thumb drive or in my dropbox.com account until it's finalized many revisions later.

Am I storing the original source files in the wrong locations?

Help?

Thank you!

You are the only source of that 'has been updated' information.

I have a custom timestamp field 'EPUB Edited', that I update.
You will need to launch a manual Conversion if you have not also deleted the Mobi format when setting the (up)date

[itimpi]

Originally Posted by jpclark49

The problem: If I edit the source file (book.html) how can I get Calibre to recognize the source changed and reconvert the book? I currently have to delete the book in the Calibre library and readd the book. I'm just looking for a shortcut. The source file is frequently kept on a thumb drive or in my dropbox.com account until it's finalized many revisions later.

It does not solver your whole problem, but trather than delete the existing Calibre Book entry I would use the Edit Metadata dialog to replace the copy stored in Calibre and then manuall trigger a re-convert.