Separate database from library content

UlfZibis · 10-11-2021, 02:17 PM

Hi,
I would like to know, if and how it is possible to separate Calibres database files from the library folder.
I would like to have the database in ~/.calibre/ or ~/.config/calibre/, but the library content in an arbitrary location.
This would allow more easily to ...

refer to a given folder with ebook content
refer to a library on optional external device
share library content with others
decrease footprint of incremental backup from $HOME

PeterT · 10-11-2021, 02:48 PM

See https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cus...ment-variables

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theducks · 10-11-2021, 06:13 PM

Do take time to read the Calibre FAQ at the Official HELP site.
Do Pay particular attention to Network connected Storage warnings.

But KISS
Calibre allows any LOCAL folder (full access needed)
Right click the Library Icon: Switch/Create <look at all the choices>

Settings (and plugins) are still stored in you User area, but those are tiny and mainly affect how Calibre behaves,

BTW you can have as many Libraries as you need using the above
(eg you might want to keep 'adult' content separate)
OTOH consider using a V(irtual L(ibrary) to avoid duplicating the same books. IMHO Separate only when the STRUCTURE (custom columns) or Security dictates the need.

UlfZibis · 10-12-2021, 11:03 AM

Much thanks for your hints and explanations.
I have well understood.

10-11-2021, 02:17 PM	#1
UlfZibis Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Tolino	Separate database from library content Hi, I would like to know, if and how it is possible to separate Calibres database files from the library folder. I would like to have the database in ~/.calibre/ or ~/.config/calibre/, but the library content in an arbitrary location. This would allow more easily to ... refer to a given folder with ebook content refer to a library on optional external device share library content with others decrease footprint of incremental backup from $HOME

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10-11-2021, 02:48 PM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,511 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	See https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cus...ment-variables Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

10-11-2021, 06:13 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,054 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Do take time to read the Calibre FAQ at the Official HELP site. Do Pay particular attention to Network connected Storage warnings. But KISS Calibre allows any LOCAL folder (full access needed) Right click the Library Icon: Switch/Create <look at all the choices> Settings (and plugins) are still stored in you User area, but those are tiny and mainly affect how Calibre behaves, BTW you can have as many Libraries as you need using the above (eg you might want to keep 'adult' content separate) OTOH consider using a V(irtual L(ibrary) to avoid duplicating the same books. IMHO Separate only when the STRUCTURE (custom columns) or Security dictates the need.

10-12-2021, 11:03 AM	#4
UlfZibis Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Tolino	Much thanks for your hints and explanations. I have well understood.

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