Can I add additional formats?

tinjaw · 02-07-2011, 08:18 PM

I get ebooks from publishers that sometimes add additional formats. For example, when I purchase a book only a PDF might be available. But later the publisher might offer ePub and mobi formats as well.

I know I can *convert* to any format, but I would prefer to *add* these *native* formats from the publisher.

The only way I can think to do it now is *remove* the original ebook from the library and then re-add the book with all the new formats.

Am I missing an existing feature.

BONUS: If this feature doesn't exist *AND* you give me a few hints where I might start, I will download the source code and see if I can add it.

theducks · 02-07-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinjaw

I get ebooks from publishers that sometimes add additional formats. For example, when I purchase a book only a PDF might be available. But later the publisher might offer ePub and mobi formats as well.

I know I can *convert* to any format, but I would prefer to *add* these *native* formats from the publisher.

The only way I can think to do it now is *remove* the original ebook from the library and then re-add the book with all the new formats.

Am I missing an existing feature.

BONUS: If this feature doesn't exist *AND* you give me a few hints where I might start, I will download the source code and see if I can add it.

Very simple

Open the Metadata for the book
Drag and drop the new format into the formats section

Drag a new cover, onto, the cover. Presto.

CuriousGrrl · 02-07-2011, 11:09 PM

and if you can't figure how to drag-n-drop (or don't want to):
In the upper right of the metadata screen, in the "Available Formats" section, click the red book (+) icon and select one or more files to add

02-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
tinjaw Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: iPod Touch	Can I add additional formats? I get ebooks from publishers that sometimes add additional formats. For example, when I purchase a book only a PDF might be available. But later the publisher might offer ePub and mobi formats as well. I know I can convert to any format, but I would prefer to add these native formats from the publisher. The only way I can think to do it now is remove the original ebook from the library and then re-add the book with all the new formats. Am I missing an existing feature. BONUS: If this feature doesn't exist AND you give me a few hints where I might start, I will download the source code and see if I can add it.

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CuriousGrrl Kindle lover/Linux user Posts: 23 Karma: 16 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 2i	and if you can't figure how to drag-n-drop (or don't want to): In the upper right of the metadata screen, in the "Available Formats" section, click the red book (+) icon and select one or more files to add

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