Does 'Copy to Library' distinguish file type?

bigpallooka · 04-22-2022, 02:43 AM

I use multiple libraries, including a 'Work Library' where I store books until they are processed by adding or correcting metadata. I then use the function to 'Copy to...' and select the appropriate calibre library.

My question is this:
When I try to add a book that is a duplicate it warns me of the existing book, but unlike when adding a book from a folder using the 'Add Book' function, it doesn't list the existing book format. Can I presume that it is the same file format I am trying to copy to that library, or do I need to physically check the book that exists in the 'Copy to...' library?

kovidgoyal · 04-22-2022, 04:01 AM

duplicates are based on metadata not file formats. When a duplicate is found it just means another book entry exists with similar title.

bigpallooka · 04-22-2022, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.

04-22-2022, 02:43 AM	#1
bigpallooka Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 24 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kobo/Tablet PC/Desktop/Laptop	Does 'Copy to Library' distinguish file type? I use multiple libraries, including a 'Work Library' where I store books until they are processed by adding or correcting metadata. I then use the function to 'Copy to...' and select the appropriate calibre library. My question is this: When I try to add a book that is a duplicate it warns me of the existing book, but unlike when adding a book from a folder using the 'Add Book' function, it doesn't list the existing book format. Can I presume that it is the same file format I am trying to copy to that library, or do I need to physically check the book that exists in the 'Copy to...' library?

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04-22-2022, 04:01 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,345 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	duplicates are based on metadata not file formats. When a duplicate is found it just means another book entry exists with similar title.

04-22-2022, 04:16 AM	#3
bigpallooka Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 24 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kobo/Tablet PC/Desktop/Laptop	Thanks for the quick reply.

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