Adding own data into Calibre Catalogue

haino · 03-25-2014, 04:08 PM

Not sure if this has been covered elsewhere. Apologies if it has but couldn't find it.

I give all my ebooks in my Calibre library an ebook number.
When I create a catalogue in Calibre is it possible for me to show my ebook number on the ebook description page for each ebook I include in the catalogue.
If so, how do I do it?

Thanks

theducks · 03-25-2014, 04:31 PM

If using a custom column for YOUR id#
You would need to make a custom version of (edit/customize) the catalog Template.
Copy the calibre2/resources/catalog folder into the resources folder of the Calibre configuration folder. This will take precedence over the default (and will not be overwritten with a calibre update)

haino · 03-25-2014, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

If using a custom column for YOUR id#
You would need to make a custom version of (edit/customize) the catalog Template.
Copy the calibre2/resources/catalog folder into the resources folder of the Calibre configuration folder. This will take precedence over the default (and will not be overwritten with a calibre update)

Thanks for your reply. It sounds a bit complicated for me and not something I am familiar with.
I will see if I can do it a different way.

GRiker · 03-25-2014, 07:01 PM

@haino, if you include Descriptions in your catalog, you can include the contents of a custom column next to the cover thumbnail. See this explanation in the calibre user manual.

G

haino · 03-26-2014, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRiker

@haino, if you include Descriptions in your catalog, you can include the contents of a custom column next to the cover thumbnail. See this explanation in the calibre user manual.

G

Thanks G. That works perfectly and is exactly what I wanted.
Many thanks

lazorbeam · 06-17-2014, 10:27 PM

Anyone know if it's possible to create a new ToC entry/section based on a custom column in an epub catalogue?

I know you can choose one custom entry under the "Genres" drop down and this will show up organized in the ToC. I'd like to be able to browse by a second custom column as well. The prefixes will mark any selected tag/info but doesn't allow you to sort. The closest I came was making two catalogues with different settings (kind of silly).

03-25-2014, 04:08 PM	#1
haino Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	Adding own data into Calibre Catalogue Not sure if this has been covered elsewhere. Apologies if it has but couldn't find it. I give all my ebooks in my Calibre library an ebook number. When I create a catalogue in Calibre is it possible for me to show my ebook number on the ebook description page for each ebook I include in the catalogue. If so, how do I do it? Thanks

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03-25-2014, 04:31 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,267 Karma: 61916422 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	If using a custom column for YOUR id# You would need to make a custom version of (edit/customize) the catalog Template. Copy the calibre2/resources/catalog folder into the resources folder of the Calibre configuration folder. This will take precedence over the default (and will not be overwritten with a calibre update)

03-25-2014, 07:01 PM	#4
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	@haino, if you include Descriptions in your catalog, you can include the contents of a custom column next to the cover thumbnail. See this explanation in the calibre user manual. G

06-17-2014, 10:27 PM	#6
lazorbeam Connoisseur Posts: 70 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: iPhone; Fire HD	Anyone know if it's possible to create a new ToC entry/section based on a custom column in an epub catalogue? I know you can choose one custom entry under the "Genres" drop down and this will show up organized in the ToC. I'd like to be able to browse by a second custom column as well. The prefixes will mark any selected tag/info but doesn't allow you to sort. The closest I came was making two catalogues with different settings (kind of silly).

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