Formats: After conversions how do I know which was the original format?

ed1e · 09-15-2016, 08:41 AM

After a couple of months I don't know which format was the source for all the others. I didn't see any info in the "edit metadata" dialog nor in the "Book Details display" on the right side of the main window.
I don't want to rely on the time stamps of the file system because they can be changed accidentally.
I read the manual and searched the forum but didn't find anything.

HarryT · 09-15-2016, 08:49 AM

Easiest thing to do would be to add a custom column to record this information when you add a book. Timestamps are your only solution for your existing books, though.

09-15-2016, 08:41 AM	#1
ed1e Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2016 Device: none	Formats: After conversions how do I know which was the original format? After a couple of months I don't know which format was the source for all the others. I didn't see any info in the "edit metadata" dialog nor in the "Book Details display" on the right side of the main window. I don't want to rely on the time stamps of the file system because they can be changed accidentally. I read the manual and searched the forum but didn't find anything.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Calibre Format conversions	Paul Maynard	Calibre	5	10-15-2014 05:06 PM
Conversions including format characters	tedgresham	Conversion	1	05-13-2014 06:47 PM
Searching for format- format vs formats vs approximate formats?	unboggling	Library Management	9	01-02-2014 10:01 PM
Kindle format conversions from epub	goldberry	Conversion	3	03-29-2011 10:59 PM
Best format for conversions?	Stitchawl	LRF	4	03-22-2009 07:54 PM

09-15-2016, 08:49 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Easiest thing to do would be to add a custom column to record this information when you add a book. Timestamps are your only solution for your existing books, though.

Advert