Firmware Update Kindle Collection Manager for Windows - Page 17

alexp2010 · 10-01-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primetime34

Without the ability to select multiple items, this is very laborious for my 1200 books. Any way to do it with all those books that is easier??

With some limitations, there is something you can do. What I do is:
-use folders [one-level only] for the books, as you wish them to be
-start collection manager;
-remove all current collections [the screen on the right ]
-add all folders [drag them from left to right]
-commit changes.
This needs to be done each time new books are added [in general, it is enough to do it only for the folders that were changed]
This helps in that it needs as many operations as the number of collections, instead of as many as the number of books.
The limitation is that a book can belong to many collections, but with the folder method you can only add it to one collection.
However, I find quite helpful.

Of course, the best would be to implement drag-and-drop and multiple select in the software; but it seems its author has moved on, or is on a long vacation.

It's amazing to me how stupid Amazon implemented it. It's just a marketing ploy - they 'have it', so you can buy your kindle; once you do that, you find it unusable. And you find a closed ear on their kindl[e-]y advertised feedback email.

wasja79 · 10-01-2010, 11:28 AM

I have a feature suggestion for Collection Manager: Export/Import the collection file. This has two advantages:

- Backup the collections on PC (after 500 items was manually linked

);

- Bulk editing the collection file outside and import into device

Greetings from Russia

dkritso109 · 10-05-2010, 09:51 PM

duuuuude, this program is awesome!!!!!!! i love it!! it saves me tons and tons of time. i am just going nuts with it right now. the only thing that i don't like is that you have to restart the kindle from the settings menu, and it takes like a little while to restart. the program states that you can restart it either by the settings menu or by holding the on/off button for 15 seconds, but holding the button doesn't work. you must restart it from the setting menu and then all the collections i created will then be added with all the books you wanted in them. it's just soooo freakin cool. dude mad mad mad props for this. this program is the best companion for the calibre, i just love it. thanks for the hard work cause you created a very useful and unique program!!!

fifth · 10-06-2010, 08:45 AM

.NET Framework 4 is required?

Could you pls compile it against VC8?

Vandy · 10-07-2010, 02:18 PM

Hello, All.

I hope it is okay that I've created this information document. I thought it might be helpful to gather all of Adrian's information into one document and present it to you.

As more update information is posted, I'll edit it into this document and repost it.

Enjoy.

Regards,

Vandy

terencek · 10-08-2010, 06:08 AM

I can't seem to get past the registration screen for Collection Manager accessed from the link in this thread. Is it perhaps geographically-restricted (I live in South Africa)?

Helgetus · 10-08-2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terencek

I can't seem to get past the registration screen for Collection Manager accessed from the link in this thread. Is it perhaps geographically-restricted (I live in South Africa)?

Looks like the same happens to me ... Germany here. Maybe it has a area restriction which I do not understand either.

brewjono · 10-08-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helgetus

Looks like the same happens to me ... Germany here. Maybe it has a area restriction which I do not understand either.

The creator of this program has been AWOL for a few weeks now so if you are going to his website to access you won't get anywhere.

Somebody, about 1 page back has posted a link to d/l the file yourselves.

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1O99DLQ7

I have attached the link again.

Hope this helps,

Brewjono.

pchrist7 · 10-08-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandy

Hello, All.

I hope it is okay that I've created this information document. I thought it might be helpful to gather all of Adrian's information into one document and present it to you.

As more update information is posted, I'll edit it into this document and repost it.

Enjoy.

Regards,

Vandy

Hi Vandy
Good idea. The thread is quite long, so this is simpler, at least for me.
Has been lurking for some time, but have decided to try out the program now.
Thanks !

pchrist7 · 10-08-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewjono

The creator of this program has been AWOL for a few weeks now so if you are going to his website to access you won't get anywhere.

Somebody, about 1 page back has posted a link to d/l the file yourselves.

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1O99DLQ7

I have attached the link again.

Hope this helps,

Brewjono.

You saved me a lot of reading since I have now become brave enough to try this out.

jlmwrite · 10-08-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewjono

Code:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1O99DLQ7

Alas, the link seems to be defective. I've tried several times over the past few days. All is well until MegaUpLoad sends the file and immediately pops up an error about something missing.

Since the author continues to be AWOL, I wonder if he'd be offended if anyone else uploaded it and posted the link. It is freeware, and no one else is trying to take credit for what seems to be some outstanding work...

Helgetus · 10-08-2010, 01:27 PM

Thanks brewjono! The link worked

)

jlmwrite · 10-08-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlmwrite

Alas, the link seems to be defective. I've tried several times over the past few days. All is well until MegaUpLoad sends the file and immediately pops up an error about something missing.

Since the author continues to be AWOL, I wonder if he'd be offended if anyone else uploaded it and posted the link. It is freeware, and no one else is trying to take credit for what seems to be some outstanding work...

Never mind! I switched to a different browser, and have it now. Another afternoon about to be shot to hades...

terencek · 10-12-2010, 05:30 AM

Be warned that if your computer doesn't already have the .NET 4 framework, this software will initiate its download and installation -- which can be very large and if you are on mobile data, very expensive! I had to abort halfway for that reason.

So back to the drawing board: still looking for a way to manage collections externally!

acolegate · 10-13-2010, 04:55 AM

Hi everyone,

Sorry, but there was a problem with the SQL database that handles the beta registrations for the Kindle Collection Manager.

I've sorted this out now, so if you previously had problems with an unresponsive registration page or no email being received containing the download link, please do try again - it's working now ;-)

http://www.Colegate.net/KindleCollectionManager

Sorry for the inconvenience.

10-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#242
wasja79 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	Feature suggestion: Export/Import the collection file I have a feature suggestion for Collection Manager: Export/Import the collection file. This has two advantages: - Backup the collections on PC (after 500 items was manually linked ); - Bulk editing the collection file outside and import into device Greetings from Russia

10-05-2010, 09:51 PM	#243
dkritso109 Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle 3	loooooooove this program!!! duuuuude, this program is awesome!!!!!!! i love it!! it saves me tons and tons of time. i am just going nuts with it right now. the only thing that i don't like is that you have to restart the kindle from the settings menu, and it takes like a little while to restart. the program states that you can restart it either by the settings menu or by holding the on/off button for 15 seconds, but holding the button doesn't work. you must restart it from the setting menu and then all the collections i created will then be added with all the books you wanted in them. it's just soooo freakin cool. dude mad mad mad props for this. this program is the best companion for the calibre, i just love it. thanks for the hard work cause you created a very useful and unique program!!! Last edited by dkritso109; 10-08-2010 at 08:40 AM.

10-13-2010, 04:55 AM	#255
acolegate Kindle App Developer Posts: 31 Karma: 1373 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United Kingdom Device: Kindle DX Graphite	Registration problems Hi everyone, Sorry, but there was a problem with the SQL database that handles the beta registrations for the Kindle Collection Manager. I've sorted this out now, so if you previously had problems with an unresponsive registration page or no email being received containing the download link, please do try again - it's working now ;-) http://www.Colegate.net/KindleCollectionManager Sorry for the inconvenience.

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10-06-2010, 08:45 AM	#244
fifth Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 3	.NET Framework 4 is required? Could you pls compile it against VC8?

10-08-2010, 06:08 AM	#246
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	I can't seem to get past the registration screen for Collection Manager accessed from the link in this thread. Is it perhaps geographically-restricted (I live in South Africa)?

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Helgetus Zealot Posts: 107 Karma: 172 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germany Device: PW1, PW2, KB3G, Sony PRS-T3	Thanks brewjono! The link worked )

10-12-2010, 05:30 AM	#254
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	Be warned that if your computer doesn't already have the .NET 4 framework, this software will initiate its download and installation -- which can be very large and if you are on mobile data, very expensive! I had to abort halfway for that reason. So back to the drawing board: still looking for a way to manage collections externally!