cover.jpg did not exist when this move operation was started

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 12:54 PM

Hi,

I started getting this exception when editting the title and author of some of the books in my library. I removed the books and restarted the Calibre, but still get the error. I don't think this is related to the books at all. Has anyone seen this? Any recommendations?

Code:

calibre, version 3.8.0
ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>ValueError</b>:The file u'C:\\Users\\erenc\\Documents\\Calibre\\<Libname>\\<Author>\\<Title> (Id)\\cover.jpg' did not exist when this move operation was started

calibre 3.8 [64bit]  embedded-python: True is64bit: True
Windows-10-10.0.15063-SP0 Windows ('64bit', 'WindowsPE')
('Windows', '10', '10.0.15063')
Python 2.7.12+
Windows: ('10', '10.0.15063', 'SP0', u'Multiprocessor Free')
Interface language: None
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\metadata\single.py", line 647, in next_clicked
  File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\metadata\single.py", line 579, in apply_changes
  File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\metadata\basic_widgets.py", line 220, in commit
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\legacy.py", line 824, in func
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\cache.py", line 62, in call_func_with_lock
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\cache.py", line 1095, in set_field
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\cache.py", line 1109, in update_path
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\backend.py", line 1561, in update_path
  File "site-packages\calibre\db\backend.py", line 1347, in copy_cover_to
  File "site-packages\calibre\utils\filenames.py", line 419, in copy_path_to
ValueError: The file u'C:\\Users\\erenc\\Documents\\Calibre\\<Libname>\\<Author>\\<Title> (Id)\\cover.jpg' did not exist when this move operation was started

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 01:00 PM

Actually, I can now confirm that I cannot perform any Title/Author modifications. Or, more accurately, the changes take place in the library, but the files are not moved.

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 01:16 PM

Installed 3.7.0 instead of 3.8.0 and the problem persists. This happens on a library that was transferred from a Linux PC (copied the library folder to an external HDD and then transferred it to this Windows machine). So, perhaps the problem is not directly related to Calibre. But since this is a relatively big database I don't want to import all the files from scratch. Any input would be appreciated.

Note: When Calibre said "The file u'blabla\\cover.jpg' did not exist when this move operation was started", the file was there and this is a book that is added on the Windows machine after the move.

JSWolf · 09-25-2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canpolat

Actually, I can now confirm that I cannot perform any Title/Author modifications. Or, more accurately, the changes take place in the library, but the files are not moved.

What you can do is extract the cover and name it cover.jpg and put it in the eBook's directory.

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What you can do is extract the cover and name it cover.jpg and put it in the eBook's directory.

Thank you for the response JSWolf. The problem is, the file is already there :/

JSWolf · 09-25-2017, 01:34 PM

Are you using some extended characters that could be causing the problem?

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Are you using some extended characters that could be causing the problem?

No. There are no visible special characters. I think the problem is due to the fact that this library folder is transferred from Linux to Windows (as explained in an earlier post). But I cannot find what may be the problem.

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 01:44 PM

I see that a similar problem was reported by a user who was using a NAS: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=195982

JSWolf · 09-25-2017, 02:30 PM

Try running Calibre in Administrator mode and see if it might be a permissions issue.

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Try running Calibre in Administrator mode and see if it might be a permissions issue.

That was a good point and I was really excited, but it did not work. I still get the same error. It feels like the whole folder is haunted. I can add new books (drag & drop) so, somehow, Calibre can write into that folder. But when it comes to moving those created folders (even the ones created after the move), it cannot access the files. Peculiar.

JSWolf · 09-25-2017, 02:47 PM

I have two more ideas,

1. Try copying the entire library to a different folder and see if Windows can maybe fix whatever the problem is.

2. Click on the library icon in the toolbar and select Library maintenance and then Check library. If that works, select Yes from the Success requester. Then go from there based on what comes up.

canpolat · 09-25-2017, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have two more ideas,

1. Try copying the entire library to a different folder and see if Windows can maybe fix whatever the problem is.

2. Click on the library icon in the toolbar and select Library maintenance and then Check library. If that works, select Yes from the Success requester. Then go from there based on what comes up.

2. Did run a "Check Library" and "Database Restore". The first one found and fixed some problems. But did not help with the problem.

1. The folder is very very big. I don't have enough disk space on this PC to duplicate the folder. I can try to move it back to a external HDD and move back, but that would take some hours.

My user has "Full Control" over the folder and its sub-folders. Perhaps I can try moving the folder back and forth to see anything changes.

Thank you for your support JSWolf. I think I will log off now. Will report back tomorrow...

BetterRed · 09-25-2017, 04:59 PM

@canpolat - some further ideas

Have a look in FAQ and see if anything might apply. Problems often manifest themselves in different ways. In particular these three items from FAQ - Miscellaneous

calibre is not starting on Windows?
calibre freezes/crashes occasionally?
Using the viewer or doing any conversions results in a permission denied error on Windows

Especially these suggestions:

run in safe mode - could be interference from a third party prog in startup etc
turn your AV off - could be it's preventing access

install the 32bit version, no need to uninstall the 64bit, it will use the same configuration and libraries - from the FAQ.

Quote:

On some 64 bit versions of Windows there are security software/settings that prevent 64-bit calibre from working properly. If you are using the 64-bit version of calibre try switching to the 32-bit version.

That should probably be "On some 64bit versions installations there are . . ." - I don't think it has ever been tied down to a specific version, it may be a specific patch.

BR

theducks · 09-25-2017, 08:31 PM

Linux -> Windows has case issues if attempting to overwrite a previous Library

(this is usually needed going the other way)
Quality Check plugin: Fix: Check and rename Book Paths

kovidgoyal · 09-25-2017, 11:00 PM

That error indicates either that some other process is writing to the calibre library folders at the same time as calibre, or the filesystem you have the library on is broken. Make sure the filesystem is a local disk formatted with NTFS.

And if you want to move a library from one OS to another robustly you can use the import/export tool to do it. https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

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09-25-2017, 01:00 PM	#2
canpolat Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 17950 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: Xodo	Actually, I can now confirm that I cannot perform any Title/Author modifications. Or, more accurately, the changes take place in the library, but the files are not moved.

09-25-2017, 01:16 PM	#3
canpolat Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 17950 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: Xodo	Installed 3.7.0 instead of 3.8.0 and the problem persists. This happens on a library that was transferred from a Linux PC (copied the library folder to an external HDD and then transferred it to this Windows machine). So, perhaps the problem is not directly related to Calibre. But since this is a relatively big database I don't want to import all the files from scratch. Any input would be appreciated. Note: When Calibre said "The file u'blabla\\cover.jpg' did not exist when this move operation was started", the file was there and this is a book that is added on the Windows machine after the move.

09-25-2017, 01:34 PM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,479 Karma: 145863170 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Are you using some extended characters that could be causing the problem?

09-25-2017, 01:44 PM	#8
canpolat Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 17950 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: Xodo	I see that a similar problem was reported by a user who was using a NAS: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=195982

09-25-2017, 02:30 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,479 Karma: 145863170 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Try running Calibre in Administrator mode and see if it might be a permissions issue.

09-25-2017, 02:47 PM	#11
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,479 Karma: 145863170 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I have two more ideas, 1. Try copying the entire library to a different folder and see if Windows can maybe fix whatever the problem is. 2. Click on the library icon in the toolbar and select Library maintenance and then Check library. If that works, select Yes from the Success requester. Then go from there based on what comes up.

09-25-2017, 08:31 PM	#14
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,957 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Linux -> Windows has case issues if attempting to overwrite a previous Library (this is usually needed going the other way) Quality Check plugin: Fix: Check and rename Book Paths

09-25-2017, 11:00 PM	#15
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,260 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	That error indicates either that some other process is writing to the calibre library folders at the same time as calibre, or the filesystem you have the library on is broken. Make sure the filesystem is a local disk formatted with NTFS. And if you want to move a library from one OS to another robustly you can use the import/export tool to do it. https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

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