Column that allows only checkmarks?

[Synful]

Hi!

I am wanting to add a column that has boxes for check marks only. Or, if boxes are not allowed, then cells that would just allow me to click in it and a check mark would appear.

I went to PREFERENCES>ADD YOUR OWN COLUMNS and tried everything I could think of...but nothing worked.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Synful

[chaley]

The closest that exists is the yes/no column.

[Synful]

Originally Posted by chaley

The closest that exists is the yes/no column.

Thanks, that is what I thought.

[Starson17]

Originally Posted by Synful

Thanks, that is what I thought.

Why the frown? Click in the column to get a check mark. Isn't that what you want?

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Starson17

Why the frown? Click in the column to get a check mark. Isn't that what you want?

It only allows right-handed check marks
South-paws tend to tick the other way

[Dopedangel]

The checkmark system currently is not that intuitive you have to click beside it then choose the the status you want. But as this column has three status I don't think the check mark the way the op is asking would be possible.

P.S. If you don't want to answer don't spam the thread with your sarcasm I think these days some of the moderators and helpers are being too harsh on people asking questions. Calibre is great because of its forum and the ability to discuss problem and ask questions don't ruin the experience for others.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

The checkmark system currently is not that intuitive you have to click beside it then choose the the status you want. But as this column has three status I don't think the check mark the way the op is asking would be possible.

P.S. If you don't want to answer don't spam the thread with your sarcasm I think these days some of the moderators and helpers are being too harsh on people asking questions. Calibre is great because of its forum and the ability to discuss problem and ask questions don't ruin the experience for others.

FYI You don't need to use the selection menu.
Tap Y or N (in the field area) to set the Tick or X

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by theducks

FYI You don't need to use the selection menu.
Tap Y or N (in the field area) to set the Tick or X

Thanks I did not know that

[Synful]

Originally Posted by Starson17

Why the frown? Click in the column to get a check mark. Isn't that what you want?

Actually, when you click the cell, an arrow appears, and then you have to click the arrow to chose the Y or N. I wanted something a bit quicker...go down the list and click once in each cell to populate the check mark for each read book. It's all about the quick and easy...I'm lazy like that that! lol

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

The checkmark system currently is not that intuitive you have to click beside it then choose the the status you want. But as this column has three status I don't think the check mark the way the op is asking would be possible.

The original yes/no column implementation that I did (over a year ago) used tri-state check boxes. The normal implementation for the "undetermined" state is to fill the box with grey.

The implementation was changed to what it is today (again, a year ago) because of user feedback. The majority (IIRC, everybody) wanted Check/X/empty, not checked-square, empty-square, grey square.

Note also that the graphics toolkit (Qt) shows all widgets (e.g., the check box) on the library view in display mode. The user must do something to make the widget changeable. Thus that first click/double click/F2/what-have-you to open the widget would still exist. After that, today, you click once anywhere on the box to open it then click on what you want (two clicks, fixed). With a tri-state check box, after you F2 etc, you would need to click it enough times to get through the three states to what you want(one to two clicks, variable).

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by chaley

The original yes/no column implementation that I did (over a year ago) used tri-state check boxes. The normal implementation for the "undetermined" state is to fill the box with grey.

The implementation was changed to what it is today (again, a year ago) because of user feedback. The majority (IIRC, everybody) wanted Check/X/empty, not checked-square, empty-square, grey square.

Note also that the graphics toolkit (Qt) shows all widgets (e.g., the check box) on the library view in display mode. The user must do something to make the widget changeable. Thus that first click/double click/F2/what-have-you to open the widget would still exist. After that, today, you click once anywhere on the box to open it then click on what you want (two clicks, fixed). With a tri-state check box, after you F2 etc, you would need to click it enough times to get through the three states to what you want(one to two clicks, variable).

Truthfully I don't mind very much the way it is at the moment as I only use such a column to mark read once I have finished a book. Now with what theducks said about being able to use y/n to change status it already becomes easier.
Is it possible to set a keyboard short cut to select a custom column for editing so maybe once I select a book I press alt+r and then y to change state of a coulmn.

[chaley]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

Is it possible to set a keyboard short cut to select a custom column for editing so maybe once I select a book I press alt+r and then y to change state of a coulmn.

If you use windows, then click in the cell then press F2.

[Starson17]

Originally Posted by Dopedangel

The checkmark system currently is not that intuitive you have to click beside it then choose the the status you want. But as this column has three status I don't think the check mark the way the op is asking would be possible.

He can set the column to two state, if he wants, instead of 3 state. That would be closer. In the OP, he said he wanted a check in a box, not a faster way than the current way you get a check in a box, so I wasn't sure if he knew what was possible.

P.S. If you don't want to answer don't spam the thread with your sarcasm I think these days some of the moderators and helpers are being too harsh on people asking questions. Calibre is great because of its forum and the ability to discuss problem and ask questions don't ruin the experience for others.

Where did this come from???? People are answering questions here. I don't see any sarcasm or harshness about asking questions.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Synful

Actually, when you click the cell, an arrow appears, and then you have to click the arrow to chose the Y or N. I wanted something a bit quicker...go down the list and click once in each cell to populate the check mark for each read book. It's all about the quick and easy...I'm lazy like that that! lol

you can also update to one choice in Bulk mode.
click, ctrl-click (repeated)
'E' (edit metadata) and set the field (it is on the Custom tab)