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Old 05-01-2016, 02:06 PM   #1
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Calibre won't load on Mac
I'm running version 2.56 with a Macbook version 10.10.5. When I try to open Calibre, I get the bouncing icon, then it disappears without loading the app. I created a new user in OS X and was able to access my libraries. This happened several installations ago & I've just been switching users but this is less than optimal. I've seen several suggestions in the forums. I'm not sure whether to completely uninstall (and if so, how?) or delete prefs (couldn't find that file?)

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I suspect a damaged file in Calibre Preferences folder

(not a MAC person)

Search for a (hidden) file gui.py
That should find the preferences folder.
If you rename the Containing folder. Calibre will recreate a new one when it starts and can't find it.

Note: ALL CUSTOMIZATIONS done in preferences will default to original

Note IF you have a Backup of this folder from BEFORE things went south, just REPLACE it
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I appreciate you taking the time to answer so quickly, @theducks!

You were correct! I was able to find the gui.py file & renamed the folder, and Calibre started fine! Unfortunately, the oldest backup I have of gui.py is evidently after this started. Is that file the one that contains all my prefs, or is there another file in that folder that has all my customizations?

Thank you again!
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I appreciate you taking the time to answer so quickly, @theducks!

You were correct! I was able to find the gui.py file & renamed the folder, and Calibre started fine! Unfortunately, the oldest backup I have of gui.py is evidently after this started. Is that file the one that contains all my prefs, or is there another file in that folder that has my all my customizations?

Thank you again!
They are all spread out (by type/function)
Calibre must NOT be running
Try putting A FEW pieces back at a time. Start Calibre
Repeat until it fails (the reason for doing in small sets )

I would copy All the OLD sub folders (PI, ...) first (all in a big batch)

Then I would do files a few at a time, that DO NOT have files of the same name-different extensions... Those are usually Pairs that need to be done together: eg gui.py+gui.json ( 1 pair at a time?)
Do the pairs last

You probably will be safe coping, if the file has a really old (well before the problems) date
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They are all spread out (by type/function)
Calibre must NOT be running
Try putting A FEW pieces back at a time. Start Calibre
Repeat until it fails (the reason for doing in small sets )

I would copy All the OLD sub folders (PI, ...) first (all in a big batch)

Then I would do files a few at a time, that DO NOT have files of the same name-different extensions... Those are usually Pairs that need to be done together: eg gui.py+gui.json ( 1 pair at a time?)
Do the pairs last

You probably will be safe copying, if the file has a really old (well before the problems) date
Some great tips here! This thread will be invaluable for the next time my prefs get out of sorts!

I decided to work backwards from what you said so I would have my most current config & prefs.

1. I put the most recent Library/Preferences/Calibre folder in its place again.
2. Using your tips, I started with the folders. I switched them out with an older backup until Calibre would open. The problem folder was "metadata sources" All of the identifiers would allow Calibre to open but "global.json" Once it was deleted, Calibre would open with the most current prefs folder.
3. I had to restore the database of my main library for some reason.

All seems to be fine now, without losing any prefs, customization, etc. What a pleasure to be back in business, all in the same user account!

My sincere thanks to you for your help, @theducks!
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Wow!
Something went way south. Did you have a power issue back 'when'?

Glad you got it all good again
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