[GUI Plugin] calibre Auto-Updater - Page 2

BetterRed · Yesterday, 07:09 AM

If you want to see What's New in calibre, it's under you nose. No need for plugins or popups. I suggest Kovid make the link blue.

BR

JSWolf · Yesterday, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

If you want to see What's New in calibre, it's under you nose. No need for plugins or popups. I suggest Kovid make the link blue.

BR

That doesn't work. The thing is, if we have to use a browser to see what's new, we may as well download the new version of calibre from there. And thus, there is no use for the plug-in.

DiapDealer · Yesterday, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

IMHO, without what's new, it won't be for most people.

That's just your opinion (which you've already clearly stated). Stop trying to speak for everyone and move on.

dunhill · Yesterday, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

That doesn't work. The thing is, if we have to use a browser to see what's new, we may as well download the new version of calibre from there. And thus, there is no use for the plug-in.

To stay informed of the latest news, you could use the comfy.n RSS plugin and add this feed: https://calibre-ebook.com/changelog.rss

Terisa de morgan · Today, 02:15 AM

Hello dunhill, I've tried to use the plugin today and I've gotten the following error:

Code:

calibre, version 9.4.0
ERROR: Error: Failed to download: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\calibre-setup.msi'

C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\ is a folder that doesn't exist in my computer, as it's inside OneDrive folder.

BetterRed · Today, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

. . .

C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\ is a folder that doesn't exist in my computer, as it's inside OneDrive folder.

I've sometimes toyed with the idea of using OneDrive as a Windows Domain Server, is that what you do?

BR

DiapDealer · Today, 07:31 AM

The following code should find the correct Desktop location even if OneDrive backup is enabled (after importing QStandardPaths from qt.core).

Code:

desktop_path = QStandardPaths.writableLocation(QStandardPaths.DesktopLocation)

That's what the documentation claims anyway.

Terisa de morgan · Today, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

I've sometimes toyed with the idea of using OneDrive as a Windows Domain Server, is that what you do?

BR

NO, I'm quite more basic, I'm only has it synced and move information between computers.

JSWolf · Today, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunhill

To stay informed of the latest news, you could use the comfy.n RSS plugin and add this feed: https://calibre-ebook.com/changelog.rss

That's more work then just going to the calibre website. It needs to be done in one plugin where is can be done easily.

JSWolf · Today, 07:49 AM

This is why I really dislike OneDrive backup. Also, if your Internet goes down, you most likely won't be able to use your computer as you won't be able to access your files on OneDrive.

dunhill · Today, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

Hello dunhill, I've tried to use the plugin today and I've gotten the following error:

Code:

calibre, version 9.4.0
ERROR: Error: Failed to download: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\calibre-setup.msi'

C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\ is a folder that doesn't exist in my computer, as it's inside OneDrive folder.

I'll check the locations. A friend also mentioned that macOS says the downloaded file is corrupt. I'll try downloading it to the Downloads folder on macOS and see what you and DiapDealer mentioned. I expected these results on both Windows and Mac.

dunhill · Today, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

The following code should find the correct Desktop location even if OneDrive backup is enabled (after importing QStandardPaths from qt.core).

Code:

desktop_path = QStandardPaths.writableLocation(QStandardPaths.DesktopLocation)

That's what the documentation claims anyway.

Great catch regarding the OneDrive path! I didn't account for users having their folders redirected.
Huge thanks to DiapDealer for pointing out the QStandardPaths solution. I've updated the plugin to version 1.1.0 using that implementation to dynamically find the correct location, ensuring compatibility regardless of OneDrive settings or system language.
To be even safer, the plugin now downloads the installer to the standard Downloads folder (instead of the Desktop) to avoid any sync conflicts during the process.

Thanks for the feedback and for helping improve the plugin!

DiapDealer · Today, 11:13 AM

Happy to help!

JSWolf · Today, 12:22 PM

I don't run the OneDrive app and the download location is still causing a crash.

DiapDealer · Today, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I don't run the OneDrive app and the download location is still causing a crash.

The actual error message would be a lot more helpful than "still causing a crash". The error could have moved to a new point in the code for all we know.

Yesterday, 07:09 AM	#16
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,475 Karma: 31000706 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	If you want to see What's New in calibre, it's under you nose. No need for plugins or popups. I suggest Kovid make the link blue. BR Attached Thumbnails

Today, 02:15 AM	#20
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,749 Karma: 13151503 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Hello dunhill, I've tried to use the plugin today and I've gotten the following error: Code: calibre, version 9.4.0 ERROR: Error: Failed to download: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\calibre-setup.msi' C:\\Users\\moret\\Desktop\\ is a folder that doesn't exist in my computer, as it's inside OneDrive folder.

Today, 07:31 AM	#22
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 29,197 Karma: 211504714 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	The following code should find the correct Desktop location even if OneDrive backup is enabled (after importing QStandardPaths from qt.core). Code: desktop_path = QStandardPaths.writableLocation(QStandardPaths.DesktopLocation) That's what the documentation claims anyway. Last edited by DiapDealer; Today at 09:19 AM.

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Today, 07:49 AM	#25
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 82,368 Karma: 151278869 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	This is why I really dislike OneDrive backup. Also, if your Internet goes down, you most likely won't be able to use your computer as you won't be able to access your files on OneDrive.

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DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 29,197 Karma: 211504714 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Happy to help!

Today, 12:22 PM	#29
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 82,368 Karma: 151278869 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I don't run the OneDrive app and the download location is still causing a crash.

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