Where are stored "columns views" and "Virtual Libraries"?

un_pogaz · 04-28-2018, 04:22 AM

I ask the question to have confirmation that its data are stored in the "metadata.db"?

If so, I find it a shame, because my project of "mutiple users" will become complicated.

The idea was that, for each User, I load a "Config Directory" (via environment variables) [✔ done and working]
Thus, several Users will be able to work and customize a personal display ("colonnes views" and "Virtual Libraries") of a common "Real Libraries". [✖️ there, it's stuck.]

If you have any idea/remark/extension to help me, thank.

(Yes, I could create an extension but:
1) Was a last recourse solution, more I can used Caliber alone or with extensions already existing, the better.
2) I do not know anything about Python, I should learn everything)

kovidgoyal · 04-28-2018, 04:36 AM

Yes they are stored in the db, since they are library specific, where else would they be stored?

You can use the existing view manager plugin for this, since it also stores its config in the calibre config directory.

theducks · 04-28-2018, 04:38 AM

Per Library stuff tends to be stored in Metadata.db so a user can switch to another, entirely different Library (custom) structure

The Config folder mainly contains per user preferences, plugins... things that control how things look, the libraries locations (for quick switch).

un_pogaz · 04-28-2018, 05:16 AM

Thank for the answer

I go look View manager plugin, but apparently, it only work for "columns views".
I still do not have a solution for "Virtual Libraries" display (probably, I will submit this option to View Manager)

BetterRed · 04-28-2018, 05:46 AM

The View Manager plugin stores its view definitions on a per library basis.

BR

04-28-2018, 04:22 AM	#1
un_pogaz Chalut o/ Posts: 437 Karma: 145424 Join Date: Dec 2017 Device: Kobo	Where are stored "columns views" and "Virtual Libraries"? I ask the question to have confirmation that its data are stored in the "metadata.db"? If so, I find it a shame, because my project of "mutiple users" will become complicated. The idea was that, for each User, I load a "Config Directory" (via environment variables) [✔ done and working] Thus, several Users will be able to work and customize a personal display ("colonnes views" and "Virtual Libraries") of a common "Real Libraries". [✖️ there, it's stuck.] If you have any idea/remark/extension to help me, thank. (Yes, I could create an extension but: 1) Was a last recourse solution, more I can used Caliber alone or with extensions already existing, the better. 2) I do not know anything about Python, I should learn everything) Last edited by un_pogaz; 04-28-2018 at 05:13 AM.

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04-28-2018, 04:36 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,219 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Yes they are stored in the db, since they are library specific, where else would they be stored? You can use the existing view manager plugin for this, since it also stores its config in the calibre config directory.

04-28-2018, 04:38 AM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,914 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Per Library stuff tends to be stored in Metadata.db so a user can switch to another, entirely different Library (custom) structure The Config folder mainly contains per user preferences, plugins... things that control how things look, the libraries locations (for quick switch).

04-28-2018, 05:16 AM	#4
un_pogaz Chalut o/ Posts: 437 Karma: 145424 Join Date: Dec 2017 Device: Kobo	Thank for the answer I go look View manager plugin, but apparently, it only work for "columns views". I still do not have a solution for "Virtual Libraries" display (probably, I will submit this option to View Manager)

04-28-2018, 05:46 AM	#5
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,640 Karma: 29710510 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	The View Manager plugin stores its view definitions on a per library basis. BR

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