How to change temp_dir in Calibre OSX?

kesj · 07-18-2013, 06:22 AM

Hi all,

I just discovered Calibre and it's a great tool.

However, I am having an issue that I can't resolve.
I installed Calibre itself onto an SSD disc and my library onto a normal hard disc with plenty of space.
Since my SSD is almost full, I'm getting errors when converting large pile of books (since the temporary directory is located somewhere on my SSD).

To solve this I would like to change the temp_dir from my SSD to my normal hard disc.
But I can't seem to find an explaination for it.
Hope someone here can help me or point me to a website with a guide.

Thanks in advance.

kovidgoyal · 07-18-2013, 06:27 AM

http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ment-variables

kesj · 07-18-2013, 06:40 AM

Thanks for your prompt reply Kovid!

I saw your site but I have no idea what to do with CALIBRE_TEMP_DIR - sets the temporary directory used by calibre.
Neither do I understand where to change it :-(

kovidgoyal · 07-18-2013, 06:49 AM

That is an environment variable. Google how to set environment variables in os x and you will get the answer.

kesj · 07-18-2013, 06:50 AM

Ok, will do.
Thought I had to change them in Calibre, no wonder I couldn't find it.
Thanks!

07-18-2013, 06:22 AM	#1
kesj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	How to change temp_dir in Calibre OSX? Hi all, I just discovered Calibre and it's a great tool. However, I am having an issue that I can't resolve. I installed Calibre itself onto an SSD disc and my library onto a normal hard disc with plenty of space. Since my SSD is almost full, I'm getting errors when converting large pile of books (since the temporary directory is located somewhere on my SSD). To solve this I would like to change the temp_dir from my SSD to my normal hard disc. But I can't seem to find an explaination for it. Hope someone here can help me or point me to a website with a guide. Thanks in advance.

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07-18-2013, 06:27 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,349 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ment-variables

07-18-2013, 06:40 AM	#3
kesj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks for your prompt reply Kovid! I saw your site but I have no idea what to do with CALIBRE_TEMP_DIR - sets the temporary directory used by calibre. Neither do I understand where to change it :-(

07-18-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,349 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	That is an environment variable. Google how to set environment variables in os x and you will get the answer.

07-18-2013, 06:50 AM	#5
kesj Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Ok, will do. Thought I had to change them in Calibre, no wonder I couldn't find it. Thanks!

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