Darg & Drops from Calibre to Directory Opus

Hoods7070 · 11-15-2015, 08:49 PM

Dragging & Dropping files TO Calibre from Directory Opus is not a problem. However, other than using Export from Calibre, it appears that the only way for me to get files into DOpus FROM Calibre is to first drag them to the actual desktop. Thereafter, the files show up in DOpus in the Desktop FOLDER as expected and normal file management operations can take place.

This has always been the case, for as long as I have been using both programs, i.e. a long time. I know there are various workarounds using Calibre functions, and it's not a huge deal, but it is an annoyance when you go to perform a reflex D&D and then have to go via the desktop.

I have also posed the question in the DOpus forum as I rather suspect it's a DOpus issue, since Calibre/Explorer has no such issue. I also have no issue between DOpus and any other software I use.

Any opinions/suggestions?

eschwartz · 11-15-2015, 09:04 PM

If I click on a book record and drag it into my File Browser or onto the desktop, it works fine. So I agree it is likely a DOpus issue.

It's easy enough though to click "O" -- the shortcut key for opening the ebook's containing folder -- and drag that copy anywhere you like.

theducks · 11-15-2015, 10:04 PM

Be SURE you drag a COPY, otherwise you will have made a under the skirt change that will surface at the most inconvenient time

and require a repair .

davidfor · 11-15-2015, 10:53 PM

And don't forget that doesn't do the metadata updates that a save to disk does.

BetterRed · 11-16-2015, 12:05 AM

@Hoods7070 - Works for me as follows

a) to a local folder in File Explorer,
b) to a folder shortcut in File Explorer,
c) ditto a) and b) in xplorer²,
d) ditto a), b), c) to my android tablet via FE or X2

Must be a DOPUS problem

BR

Hoods7070 · 11-16-2015, 02:57 AM

OK thanks for the input everyone. I mainly wondered if other DOpus users were experiencing the same problem--as I said, no problems here with Windows Explorer either. I'll leave it to the DOpus guys and keep using Export.

Cheers

svenlind · 11-16-2015, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoods7070

OK thanks for the input everyone. I mainly wondered if other DOpus users were experiencing the same problem--as I said, no problems here with Windows Explorer either. I'll leave it to the DOpus guys and keep using Export.

Cheers

Well, I have the same problem with my DOpus. I have however never felt the need to drag from Calibre to DOpus.

Hoods7070 · 11-17-2015, 02:57 AM

Thanks, @svelind - that pretty much confirms it's a DOpus problem/bug.

I don't often need to use Calibre and DOpus together - but, when I do want to, the fact that I can't is an annoyance more than a crisis.

Cheers

11-15-2015, 08:49 PM	#1
Hoods7070 Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 24430 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Device: Nexus 7"	Darg & Drops from Calibre to Directory Opus Dragging & Dropping files TO Calibre from Directory Opus is not a problem. However, other than using Export from Calibre, it appears that the only way for me to get files into DOpus FROM Calibre is to first drag them to the actual desktop. Thereafter, the files show up in DOpus in the Desktop FOLDER as expected and normal file management operations can take place. This has always been the case, for as long as I have been using both programs, i.e. a long time. I know there are various workarounds using Calibre functions, and it's not a huge deal, but it is an annoyance when you go to perform a reflex D&D and then have to go via the desktop. I have also posed the question in the DOpus forum as I rather suspect it's a DOpus issue, since Calibre/Explorer has no such issue. I also have no issue between DOpus and any other software I use. Any opinions/suggestions?

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11-15-2015, 09:04 PM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	If I click on a book record and drag it into my File Browser or onto the desktop, it works fine. So I agree it is likely a DOpus issue. It's easy enough though to click "O" -- the shortcut key for opening the ebook's containing folder -- and drag that copy anywhere you like.

11-15-2015, 10:04 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,048 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Be SURE you drag a COPY, otherwise you will have made a under the skirt change that will surface at the most inconvenient time and require a repair .

11-15-2015, 10:53 PM	#4
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	And don't forget that doesn't do the metadata updates that a save to disk does.

11-16-2015, 12:05 AM	#5
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,724 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Hoods7070 - Works for me as follows a) to a local folder in File Explorer, b) to a folder shortcut in File Explorer, c) ditto a) and b) in xplorer², d) ditto a), b), c) to my android tablet via FE or X2 Must be a DOPUS problem BR

11-16-2015, 02:57 AM	#6
Hoods7070 Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 24430 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Device: Nexus 7"	OK thanks for the input everyone. I mainly wondered if other DOpus users were experiencing the same problem--as I said, no problems here with Windows Explorer either. I'll leave it to the DOpus guys and keep using Export. Cheers

11-17-2015, 02:57 AM	#8
Hoods7070 Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 24430 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Device: Nexus 7"	Thanks, @svelind - that pretty much confirms it's a DOpus problem/bug. I don't often need to use Calibre and DOpus together - but, when I do want to, the fact that I can't is an annoyance more than a crisis. Cheers

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