How can I use a search string with CC?

peaceridge · 02-23-2015, 01:44 PM

Sorry, I have looked, but can't find anything on here about this.

I want to look at all Favorites (library) books by particular tags. Ex Favorites, tag = history. First problem: When I look at Groups-library-Favorites I find many books. When I enter library:Favorites it finds 0. Am I missing a syntax here?

Once I can search for Favorites, how can I add the tag "history" to the search"

It seems like I would use library:Favorites AND tag:history in search. I've tried with and without quote marks, with and without all caps".

eschwartz · 02-23-2015, 01:48 PM

I believe CC uses the same search syntax as calibre.

So you want to search:

Code:

library:"=Favorites" and tag:"=history"

peaceridge · 02-23-2015, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I believe CC uses the same search syntax as calibre.

So you want to search:

Code:

library:"=Favorites" and tag:"=history"

Thanks, but nope - library:"=Favorites" still does not return any books.

eschwartz · 02-23-2015, 02:36 PM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...32#post2399032

Are you sure the column name is "library"? That is all I can think of.

peaceridge · 02-23-2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...32#post2399032

Are you sure the column name is "library"? That is all I can think of.

Got the library part working - have to use #
so #library:"=Favorites"

haven't got the and part working (yet!)

theducks · 02-23-2015, 04:04 PM

that may be because the field is tags:

chaley · 02-23-2015, 04:08 PM

"and" should work just as in calibre. That said, the "long press" technique described in the faq that eschwartz pointed toward is easier for 2-factor 'and' searches. Long-press the first item then tap the second, giving you the "and" of the two.

peaceridge · 02-23-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

"and" should work just as in calibre. That said, the "long press" technique described in the faq that eschwartz pointed toward is easier for 2-factor 'and' searches. Long-press the first item then tap the second, giving you the "and" of the two.

Thanks, I do think I read that early on, but forgot that faq. Appreciate you folks reminding me.

02-23-2015, 01:44 PM	#1
peaceridge Wizard Posts: 1,019 Karma: 4407864 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Kobo Aura1, Nexus7.2, Galaxy Tab A 8.4, Ipad Air & Mini 6	How can I use a search string with CC? Sorry, I have looked, but can't find anything on here about this. I want to look at all Favorites (library) books by particular tags. Ex Favorites, tag = history. First problem: When I look at Groups-library-Favorites I find many books. When I enter library:Favorites it finds 0. Am I missing a syntax here? Once I can search for Favorites, how can I add the tag "history" to the search" It seems like I would use library:Favorites AND tag:history in search. I've tried with and without quote marks, with and without all caps".

02-23-2015, 01:48 PM	#2
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)	I believe CC uses the same search syntax as calibre. So you want to search: Code: library:"=Favorites" and tag:"=history"

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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)	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...32#post2399032 Are you sure the column name is "library"? That is all I can think of.

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,939 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	that may be because the field is tags:

02-23-2015, 04:08 PM	#7
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,362 Karma: 8012652 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	"and" should work just as in calibre. That said, the "long press" technique described in the faq that eschwartz pointed toward is easier for 2-factor 'and' searches. Long-press the first item then tap the second, giving you the "and" of the two.

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