Column Customization Across Multiple Computers

lorelei13 · 09-29-2013, 12:07 AM

I have added columns to Calibre, like Read? with a Y/N response or a column to show if it is only AZW format (only readable on my Kindle). This works great for me. But, how can I have the same display on both my laptop and desktop?

Also, any suggestions are welcomed!

Thanks!

Lori

Adoby · 09-29-2013, 02:47 AM

You need to setup some form of sync between your separate installs. That is not trivial to do, unfortunately.

Some here use cloud services, others use some local sync software.

The problem is that calibre is a strictly single user program, and placing the calibre library on a shared networked filesystem is known to cause problems.

Make sure you have a good backup system and fresh backups before you attempt to sync between computers. Otherwise you may loose data and books.

Restoring the backup from one computer to the other may be enough to achieve what you want, especially if you not only backup the calibre library but also the configuration folder, but it won't help you to keep the separate libraries synced.

Another option that might be enough is to only have calibre installed on one computer and access that install remotely, either using the browser and the content server or using remote desktop software.

Yet another method could be to use a portable install of calibre on a thumb drive, and when needed move that thumb drive between computers.

You can find a lot of posts here that discuss this. Look below for some similar threads.

Sabardeyn · 09-29-2013, 08:39 PM

Not to knock COPS, but I was very impressed by Calibre Companion's nearly instant access to my library. Hardest part of using it was the wording of the first tutorial screen was a bit odd to me, kind of like LOTR's "speak friend and enter" actually meaning "say the word, "friend", and enter". Anyway, I was downloading books in 10 minutes.

Unfortunately there are issues with regards to using Calibre Companion on a Kindle device. Calibre Companion FAQ: Why can't I install CC on Kindle android devices?

lorelei13 · 10-04-2013, 08:16 AM

Thank you for the suggestions. I am able to sync the computers, but lose the personalization. Maybe I just store the backup on one of the computers and use only the other? I will look into the other options you describe.

Thank you for all the great ideas the forum shares!

Lori

09-29-2013, 12:07 AM	#1
lorelei13 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 28490 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Device: Kindle	Column Customization Across Multiple Computers I have added columns to Calibre, like Read? with a Y/N response or a column to show if it is only AZW format (only readable on my Kindle). This works great for me. But, how can I have the same display on both my laptop and desktop? Also, any suggestions are welcomed! Thanks! Lori

09-29-2013, 02:47 AM	#2
Adoby Handy Elephant Posts: 1,737 Karma: 26785684 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern Sweden, far out in the quiet woods Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	You need to setup some form of sync between your separate installs. That is not trivial to do, unfortunately. Some here use cloud services, others use some local sync software. The problem is that calibre is a strictly single user program, and placing the calibre library on a shared networked filesystem is known to cause problems. Make sure you have a good backup system and fresh backups before you attempt to sync between computers. Otherwise you may loose data and books. Restoring the backup from one computer to the other may be enough to achieve what you want, especially if you not only backup the calibre library but also the configuration folder, but it won't help you to keep the separate libraries synced. Another option that might be enough is to only have calibre installed on one computer and access that install remotely, either using the browser and the content server or using remote desktop software. Yet another method could be to use a portable install of calibre on a thumb drive, and when needed move that thumb drive between computers. You can find a lot of posts here that discuss this. Look below for some similar threads. Last edited by Adoby; 09-29-2013 at 02:57 AM.

10-04-2013, 08:16 AM	#4
lorelei13 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 28490 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Device: Kindle	Thank you Thank you for the suggestions. I am able to sync the computers, but lose the personalization. Maybe I just store the backup on one of the computers and use only the other? I will look into the other options you describe. Thank you for all the great ideas the forum shares! Lori

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09-29-2013, 08:39 PM	#3
Sabardeyn Guru Posts: 644 Karma: 1242364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Right Coast Device: PC (Calibre), Nexus 7 2013 (Moon+ Pro), HTC HD2/Leo (Freda)	Not to knock COPS, but I was very impressed by Calibre Companion's nearly instant access to my library. Hardest part of using it was the wording of the first tutorial screen was a bit odd to me, kind of like LOTR's "speak friend and enter" actually meaning "say the word, "friend", and enter". Anyway, I was downloading books in 10 minutes. Unfortunately there are issues with regards to using Calibre Companion on a Kindle device. Calibre Companion FAQ: Why can't I install CC on Kindle android devices?

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