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[Fynjisx]

Is it possible in the metadata of the book to make a set of links to other books in the library. Organize collection

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Fynjisx

Is it possible in the metadata of the book to make a set of links to other books in the library. Organize collection

That might work WHEN the book being read has access to the Library CONTENT SERVER if reading on a browser. Even then it would be very fragile.

0)The device needs to support URL linking from the book

1)the Content server would need to be running and accessible from your device.

2)The embedded URL would have to match the Library (Any change to the Library entry could 404 the entry)

Calibre Quickview (Q) can show you the members of the cursor column value. Click the series name: Tap Q (you can sort the resulting view, by clicking the RESULTS column header. Double click the title to jump there)
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Even The Web interface details allows you the click the value (clickable is blue) to see other members

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by Fynjisx

Is it possible in the metadata of the book to make a set of links to other books in the library. Organize collection

Yes it is, see The calibre:// URL scheme

This is how I do it

Create a long text column to hold the link(s) to the related book(s):



Because long text columns in the book list can look 'ugly' I usually cloak the them with an icon -- hence the 2 character display name:



Now let's assume I want to link book 2 to book 3 in this list



First I must copy a link to book 2 from its book details panel



Then I put that link into the RB column of book 3, I do that by pressing F2 in RB column of the Book List



I prefer to use the context menu, but I've highlighted the Link button, which pops the dialogue to paste the book link



The end result is this (I colour book links burnt orange in the long text column editor)



Now, when I click on the RB link in the Remarkably Bright Creatures book details the book list will 'jump' to the Year of Wonders book line.

You don't have to do it by using F2 in the Book list, you can use the Metadata Editor if you prefer.

The Calibre URL scheme can create and use links to books in different libraries. Example: I keep books and journal articles in different libraries. I paste calibre://search links into the Author Link fields to link an authors books to their journal articles and vice-versa. The Author field in Book details has an option in its context menu that provides the search urls.

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