Add Tag during metadata import

McStubb · 07-10-2021, 06:55 AM

So I have a kinda stupid question, is there a way to have Calibre add a tag to all books during the metadata import process? IE can I have it add a metadata_imported tag when it downloads metadata? I am in the process of refreshing the metadata for books in the library and it would make it easier to keep track of what has and hasnt been updated.

itimpi · 07-10-2021, 11:47 AM

I don’t think you can do exactly what you asked, but you CAN add a tag automatically at the point you first add a book to Calibre. I make use of this facility to know which books have not yet had their metadata checked.

McStubb · 07-10-2021, 12:02 PM

Crap, issue becomes when you're updating 30 books 2-3 fail, and then 2-3 more have a bad match, its hard to keep track of those then. Id love some way to hook into the metadata update process to tag those that either have been updated or to remove a specific tag when updated.

ownedbycats · 07-10-2021, 03:04 PM

It's possible that Action Chains might be able to do something. I'd suggest asking in the thread if it's possible to run a single-field edit only if the preceding metadata download succeeds.

theducks · 07-10-2021, 05:30 PM

Some bulk updates have a Log available (before you click OK). Save that.
It really is not that difficult to read it with a Text Editor to see what happens.
(The log is for the entire session, not jut the fails).

kovidgoyal · 07-10-2021, 09:35 PM

When you do a bulk download you can choose to have all failed and rejected books marked and displayed in the book list after the process completes. Then you can easily add a tag or whatever else you like to them.

McStubb · 07-11-2021, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

When you do a bulk download you can choose to have all failed and rejected books marked and displayed in the book list after the process completes. Then you can easily add a tag or whatever else you like to them.

Where is that setting?

chaley · 07-11-2021, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McStubb

Where is that setting?

In the "Review results" dialog that opens when the download is finished.

07-10-2021, 06:55 AM	#1
McStubb Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: None	Add Tag during metadata import So I have a kinda stupid question, is there a way to have Calibre add a tag to all books during the metadata import process? IE can I have it add a metadata_imported tag when it downloads metadata? I am in the process of refreshing the metadata for books in the library and it would make it easier to keep track of what has and hasnt been updated.

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07-10-2021, 11:47 AM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	I don’t think you can do exactly what you asked, but you CAN add a tag automatically at the point you first add a book to Calibre. I make use of this facility to know which books have not yet had their metadata checked.

07-10-2021, 12:02 PM	#3
McStubb Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: None	Crap, issue becomes when you're updating 30 books 2-3 fail, and then 2-3 more have a bad match, its hard to keep track of those then. Id love some way to hook into the metadata update process to tag those that either have been updated or to remove a specific tag when updated.

07-10-2021, 03:04 PM	#4
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 10,877 Karma: 74203799 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	It's possible that Action Chains might be able to do something. I'd suggest asking in the thread if it's possible to run a single-field edit only if the preceding metadata download succeeds.

07-10-2021, 05:30 PM	#5
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,000 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Some bulk updates have a Log available (before you click OK). Save that. It really is not that difficult to read it with a Text Editor to see what happens. (The log is for the entire session, not jut the fails).

07-10-2021, 09:35 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,296 Karma: 27111240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	When you do a bulk download you can choose to have all failed and rejected books marked and displayed in the book list after the process completes. Then you can easily add a tag or whatever else you like to them.

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