View mobi with Kindle Previewer

just_jeepin · 06-13-2011, 12:55 PM

I 've searched and cannot figure out how to do this but is there a way I can set Calibre to view mobi files with Kindle Previewer instead of the built-in viewer?

nynaevelan · 06-13-2011, 01:08 PM

Preferences - Behavior - uncheck the kindle files in the Use Internal Viewer for section

just_jeepin · 06-13-2011, 03:03 PM

Thanks!

Unfortunately the Kindle Previewer app gives the error message:

The document "The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde.mobi" could not be opened. java cannot open files of this type.

But it will open them if I go to "File > Open". I suppose it's cause it's a java app and not a real app.

nynaevelan · 06-13-2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_jeepin

Thanks!

Unfortunately the Kindle Previewer app gives the error message:

The document "The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde.mobi" could not be opened. java cannot open files of this type.

But it will open them if I go to "File > Open". I suppose it's cause it's a java app and not a real app.

What kindle previewer are you referring to??

just_jeepin · 06-13-2011, 04:42 PM

The one available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000234621

nynaevelan · 06-13-2011, 05:03 PM

Oh, sorry I have no experience with that so I am not sure why it is not working. Maybe because it is expecting a azw or tpz book.

dwig · 06-13-2011, 05:32 PM

It works for me on Windows.

You must be using:

Windows (I don't know whether you can get this to work on MacOS)
Kindle Previewer v1.6 (or newer, though 1.6 is the newest at present)

and you must associate Previewer with all of the appropriate file extensions, MOBI, AZW, & PRC. Also, I don't believe Previewer will open DRM protected AZW files.

just_jeepin · 06-15-2011, 11:50 AM

I emailed Amazon about it and they said you can't double click on a mobi file for a Mac. You must go to File>Open to open a mobi file.

Diana495 · 06-15-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_jeepin

I emailed Amazon about it and they said you can't double click on a mobi file for a Mac. You must go to File>Open to open a mobi file.

Or just drag and drop. I find that to be easier.

RecQuery · 06-17-2011, 04:55 AM

I run Linux but from supporting OSX users, the way to do it is:

Ctrl+Click or Right-click the Mobi file and select 'Get Info'
In the 'Open With' section, select the application, you might to select other and browse for executable.
Press the 'Change All' button.

BTW you can double-click in OSX

just_jeepin · 06-17-2011, 08:08 AM

@RecQuery I've done Mac tech support for almost 20 years so I know about the double clicking and I've tried the 'open with' trick and it still won't open. The ONLY way Kindle Previewer will open a mobi on a Mac is by going the file>open route. I'm disappointed that Amazon would create the app in a half-a*@ way but at least we have it.

06-13-2011, 12:55 PM	#1
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	View mobi with Kindle Previewer I 've searched and cannot figure out how to do this but is there a way I can set Calibre to view mobi files with Kindle Previewer instead of the built-in viewer?

06-17-2011, 04:55 AM	#10
RecQuery Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Scotland, UK Device: Kindle 3	I run Linux but from supporting OSX users, the way to do it is: Ctrl+Click or Right-click the Mobi file and select 'Get Info' In the 'Open With' section, select the application, you might to select other and browse for executable. Press the 'Change All' button. BTW you can double-click in OSX

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06-13-2011, 01:08 PM	#2
nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	Preferences - Behavior - uncheck the kindle files in the Use Internal Viewer for section

06-13-2011, 03:03 PM	#3
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Thanks! Unfortunately the Kindle Previewer app gives the error message: The document "The Canterville Ghost - Oscar Wilde.mobi" could not be opened. java cannot open files of this type. But it will open them if I go to "File > Open". I suppose it's cause it's a java app and not a real app.

06-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	The one available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000234621

06-13-2011, 05:03 PM	#6
nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	Oh, sorry I have no experience with that so I am not sure why it is not working. Maybe because it is expecting a azw or tpz book.

06-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#7
dwig Wizard Posts: 1,613 Karma: 6718541 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paradise (Key West, FL) Device: Current:Surface Go & Kindle 3 - Retired: DellV8p, Clie UX50, ...	It works for me on Windows. You must be using: Windows (I don't know whether you can get this to work on MacOS) Kindle Previewer v1.6 (or newer, though 1.6 is the newest at present) and you must associate Previewer with all of the appropriate file extensions, MOBI, AZW, & PRC. Also, I don't believe Previewer will open DRM protected AZW files.

06-15-2011, 11:50 AM	#8
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I emailed Amazon about it and they said you can't double click on a mobi file for a Mac. You must go to File>Open to open a mobi file.

06-17-2011, 08:08 AM	#11
just_jeepin Addict Posts: 305 Karma: 1010848 Join Date: Oct 2005 Device: Kobo Libra 2	@RecQuery I've done Mac tech support for almost 20 years so I know about the double clicking and I've tried the 'open with' trick and it still won't open. The ONLY way Kindle Previewer will open a mobi on a Mac is by going the file>open route. I'm disappointed that Amazon would create the app in a half-a*@ way but at least we have it.

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