Metadata: Calibre to Adobe

RonaldP · 02-02-2015, 03:57 PM

I'm a long time user of Adobe Digital Editions, which I use with my Kobos. I have a large library of books in various places (depending on origin) on my computer, most of which have been added to the ADE library.

I just spent the best part of an afternoon re-titling book series in Calibre, using the metadata function, in order to have the series name and position apparent as part of the title (e.g. "Aubrey-Maturin Series 1 - Master and Commander"). Imported the books from their various locations into Calibre, edited the metadata, deleted the old listings from ADE and then added them from the Calibre library location back into ADE -- but none of the metadata changes came back to ADE with them.

I did see from some of the HTML that the changes I made were reflected in package.opf, which presumably is what Calibre reads for title, but not apparently ADE.

So, the question is whether there is some way to get Calibre metadata changes reflected in the ADE library?

And, related, I haven't yet seen a way to copy titles from Calibre directly to my Kobo. I presume I'll figure it out, but any hints welcome.

Ron

RonaldP · 02-02-2015, 04:13 PM

Okay, I figured out about moving books to the Kobo using Calibre -- but the title that gets displayed is not the title I've given the book through metadata editing.

I have a Peter May series, which is called "The China Thrillers". In the metadata, I have given the first of these the title "China Thrillers 1 - The Fire Maker". I want the title to have the series name first.

However, when copied to the device via Calibre, it comes out as "The Firemaker: 1 (The China Thrillers)". This means that an alpha sort on the Kobo will have all of the China Thrillers distributed all over, not what I want.

When imported into ADE, I get just "The Firemaker" as the title.

R.

eschwartz · 02-02-2015, 08:23 PM

First, you should try using plugboards, see Preferences ==> Import/Export ==> Metadata plugboards. This allows you to define dynamic renaming rules for exported books.
See: Plugboard, template, and custom composite column recipes for more details, inspiration, and help.

Metadata is never updated in the in-library copy, only on export or when using Polish books or Embed Metadata. You can add either to the toolbar via Preferences ==> Interface ==> Toolbar.

AnemicOak · 02-02-2015, 08:29 PM

As eschwartz says use Polish Books to update the metadata in the file. The Modify ePub plugin can also do this.

02-02-2015, 03:57 PM	#1
RonaldP Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2015 Device: Kobo Aura	Metadata: Calibre to Adobe I'm a long time user of Adobe Digital Editions, which I use with my Kobos. I have a large library of books in various places (depending on origin) on my computer, most of which have been added to the ADE library. I just spent the best part of an afternoon re-titling book series in Calibre, using the metadata function, in order to have the series name and position apparent as part of the title (e.g. "Aubrey-Maturin Series 1 - Master and Commander"). Imported the books from their various locations into Calibre, edited the metadata, deleted the old listings from ADE and then added them from the Calibre library location back into ADE -- but none of the metadata changes came back to ADE with them. I did see from some of the HTML that the changes I made were reflected in package.opf, which presumably is what Calibre reads for title, but not apparently ADE. So, the question is whether there is some way to get Calibre metadata changes reflected in the ADE library? And, related, I haven't yet seen a way to copy titles from Calibre directly to my Kobo. I presume I'll figure it out, but any hints welcome. Ron

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Calibre Companion: upcoming calibre 1.13 release forces full metadata send	chaley	Calibre Companion	3	12-04-2013 11:20 AM
switching from adobe to calibre	Rhale	Library Management	1	07-14-2011 01:16 PM
Adobe Digital Editions and Calibre	RachelFlores	Kobo Reader	16	03-16-2011 08:42 PM
Using adobe acsm in calibre?	domromer	Calibre	3	10-25-2010 03:26 AM
Adobe DE - Amend Metadata?	suecsi	Reading and Management	2	06-30-2009 11:20 AM

02-02-2015, 04:13 PM	#2
RonaldP Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2015 Device: Kobo Aura	Okay, I figured out about moving books to the Kobo using Calibre -- but the title that gets displayed is not the title I've given the book through metadata editing. I have a Peter May series, which is called "The China Thrillers". In the metadata, I have given the first of these the title "China Thrillers 1 - The Fire Maker". I want the title to have the series name first. However, when copied to the device via Calibre, it comes out as "The Firemaker: 1 (The China Thrillers)". This means that an alpha sort on the Kobo will have all of the China Thrillers distributed all over, not what I want. When imported into ADE, I get just "The Firemaker" as the title. R.

02-02-2015, 08:23 PM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	First, you should try using plugboards, see Preferences ==> Import/Export ==> Metadata plugboards. This allows you to define dynamic renaming rules for exported books. See: Plugboard, template, and custom composite column recipes for more details, inspiration, and help. Metadata is never updated in the in-library copy, only on export or when using Polish books or Embed Metadata. You can add either to the toolbar via Preferences ==> Interface ==> Toolbar.

02-02-2015, 08:29 PM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	As eschwartz says use Polish Books to update the metadata in the file. The Modify ePub plugin can also do this.

Advert