Getting error when trying to transfer books to Kobo

snowstone · 07-08-2019, 06:18 AM

I get the following error:

calibre, version 3.44.0
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

'bool' object has no attribute '__getitem__'

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 89, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 593, in _upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub
File "ntpath.py", line 289, in expanduser
TypeError: 'bool' object has no attribute '__getitem__'

Can someone help?

I have windows 8.1
Kobo Aura
Latest version of Calibre and the plugins

davidfor · 07-08-2019, 06:45 AM

That us a problem with your configuration for the KoboTouchExtended driver. There are instructions for working around this near the end of the thread for the driver.

snowstone · 07-08-2019, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

That us a problem with your configuration for the KoboTouchExtended driver. There are instructions for working around this near the end of the thread for the driver.

You mean this fix:

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

The problem is in the configuration for the driver. You can try editing the file "device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHEXTENDED.py.json" which is in the the calibre configuration directory. Find the line with "file_copy_dir". I'm expecting that on that line after the colon will be either "true" or "false" (without quotes). Change that to just two double quotes and save the file. That should fix it.

It already has the "" after that line. I don't understand, was it an update from calibre that broke the plugin?

davidfor · 07-08-2019, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowstone

You mean this fix:

It already has the "" after that line. I don't understand, was it an update from calibre that broke the plugin?

Yes, that is what I was referring to. It was some changes in the driver options that broke this. There was also a change in how calibre saves preferences that might have made it more noticeable. As far as I can tell, it only happens for people who hadn't changed the driver preferences for a long time.

If it just has the pair of double quotes, I'm not sure what is happening. Can you post the file so I can look at it? Or, you can just delete it and do the driver setup again.

snowstone · 07-12-2019, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Yes, that is what I was referring to. It was some changes in the driver options that broke this. There was also a change in how calibre saves preferences that might have made it more noticeable. As far as I can tell, it only happens for people who hadn't changed the driver preferences for a long time.

If it just has the pair of double quotes, I'm not sure what is happening. Can you post the file so I can look at it? Or, you can just delete it and do the driver setup again.

I uploaded the file as a zip, it wouldn't let me upload it any other way.

I really don't want to have to set everything up again. I've set it up so long ago, that I don't remember all the steps I took, so I just hope it's an easy fix.

Thanks again for the help.

davidfor · 07-12-2019, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowstone

I uploaded the file as a zip, it wouldn't let me upload it any other way.

I really don't want to have to set everything up again. I've set it up so long ago, that I don't remember all the steps I took, so I just hope it's an easy fix.

That broke for me and just looking at it told me what the problem probably was. I have posted a beta with a fix at the end of the driver's thread.

Also, I would be interested in seeing the contents of your "device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHBETA.py" file and when it was last changed. I'd like to test the migration from this to make sure I haven't broken anything.

snowstone · 07-13-2019, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

That broke for me and just looking at it told me what the problem probably was. I have posted a beta with a fix at the end of the driver's thread.

Also, I would be interested in seeing the contents of your "device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHBETA.py" file and when it was last changed. I'd like to test the migration from this to make sure I haven't broken anything.

Where is that file located? In the settings folder I have the following:

device_drivers_KOBOTOUCH.py
device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHEXTENDED.py
device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHEXTENDED.py.json

The file fix you posted, do I just copy the file to settings? Or do I update the plugin from inside calibre as usual?

Thanks again for your help and for keeping the plugin working for us kobo users

davidfor · 07-13-2019, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowstone

Where is that file located? In the settings folder I have the following:

device_drivers_KOBOTOUCH.py
device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHEXTENDED.py
device_drivers_KOBOTOUCHEXTENDED.py.json

Yes, it is in the setting folder. The one in red is the one I want.

Quote:

The file fix you posted, do I just copy the file to settings? Or do I update the plugin from inside calibre as usual?

You should install from the Plugin page of the preferences. Use the "Load plugin from file" button and locate where you downloaded the file. But, copying it into the plugins folder of the preferences when calibre isn't running will probably work.

snowstone · 07-13-2019, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

Yes, it is in the setting folder. The one in red is the one I want.

You should install from the Plugin page of the preferences. Use the "Load plugin from file" button and locate where you downloaded the file. But, copying it into the plugins folder of the preferences when calibre isn't running will probably work.

As before, the file is inside the zip. Let me know if I did anything wrong with calibre.

Thanks again.

davidfor · 07-14-2019, 12:44 AM

Thanks. Using that I was able to prove my theory and prove the change worked.

DUVET · 07-15-2019, 03:55 PM

'bool' object has no attribute 'startswith'

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages/calibre/gui2/device.py", line 89, in run
File "site-packages/calibre/gui2/device.py", line 593, in _upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books
File "site-packages/calibre/devices/kobo/driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub
File "lib/python2.7/posixpath.py", line 254, in expanduser
AttributeError: 'bool' object has no attribute 'startswith'

What can I do about it ?

Already happened to me a few times in the past and each time there was a a new plugin to download to fix the problem.

I have a Mac High Sierra

-Kobo Glo and latest version of Calibre and plugins.

davidfor · 07-15-2019, 10:31 PM

@DUVET: Read the rest of the thread. What to do has already been covered.

snowstone · 07-26-2019, 06:33 PM

I'm getting the following error:

calibre, version 3.46.0
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

'NoneType' object has no attribute '__getitem__'

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 89, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 593, in _upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books
File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub
File "site-packages\calibre\startup.py", line 89, in expanduser
TypeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute '__getitem__'

DNSB · 07-26-2019, 06:46 PM

Did you install the beta of the KoboTouchExtended driver that davidfor mentioned earlier in this thread? If not, check https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...postcount=1885 for the download.

And for the love of whatever gods you believe or don't believe in, don't post the same message in multiple threads.

BetterRed · 07-26-2019, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

And for the love of whatever gods you believe or don't believe in, don't post the same message in multiple threads.

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07-08-2019, 06:18 AM	#1
snowstone Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 102 Join Date: Aug 2013 Device: Kobo Aura edition 2	Getting error when trying to transfer books to Kobo I get the following error: calibre, version 3.44.0 ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device 'bool' object has no attribute '__getitem__' Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 89, in run File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 593, in _upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub File "ntpath.py", line 289, in expanduser TypeError: 'bool' object has no attribute '__getitem__' Can someone help? I have windows 8.1 Kobo Aura Latest version of Calibre and the plugins

07-15-2019, 03:55 PM	#11
DUVET Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2019 Device: KOBO GLO	Got an error message too 'bool' object has no attribute 'startswith' Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages/calibre/gui2/device.py", line 89, in run File "site-packages/calibre/gui2/device.py", line 593, in _upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books File "site-packages/calibre/devices/kobo/driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub File "lib/python2.7/posixpath.py", line 254, in expanduser AttributeError: 'bool' object has no attribute 'startswith' What can I do about it ? Already happened to me a few times in the past and each time there was a a new plugin to download to fix the problem. I have a Mac High Sierra -Kobo Glo and latest version of Calibre and plugins. Last edited by DUVET; 07-15-2019 at 03:57 PM.

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07-08-2019, 06:45 AM	#2
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	That us a problem with your configuration for the KoboTouchExtended driver. There are instructions for working around this near the end of the thread for the driver.

07-14-2019, 12:44 AM	#10
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	Thanks. Using that I was able to prove my theory and prove the change worked.

07-15-2019, 10:31 PM	#12
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	@DUVET: Read the rest of the thread. What to do has already been covered.

07-26-2019, 06:33 PM	#13
snowstone Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 102 Join Date: Aug 2013 Device: Kobo Aura edition 2	I'm getting the following error: calibre, version 3.46.0 ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device 'NoneType' object has no attribute '__getitem__' Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 89, in run File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 593, in _upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 399, in upload_books File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2087, in upload_books File "calibre_plugins.kobotouch_extended.device.driver" , line 313, in _modify_epub File "site-packages\calibre\startup.py", line 89, in expanduser TypeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute '__getitem__'

07-26-2019, 06:46 PM	#14
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 45,882 Karma: 168959602 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Did you install the beta of the KoboTouchExtended driver that davidfor mentioned earlier in this thread? If not, check https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...postcount=1885 for the download. And for the love of whatever gods you believe or don't believe in, don't post the same message in multiple threads.

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