What is your typical workflow like?

texasnightowl · 07-27-2009, 10:41 AM

For example, I have a Kindle and so to keep the amount of steps performed to a minimum I typically purchase in azw/mobi format. Then, as long as I take the time to save/rename my books as I acquire them with a certain file name format, I have batch files that will 1 - strip the DRM and 2 - use mobi2mobi.exe to set the author and title metadata based on my file name.

Now of course, when I run into a book that has absolutely horrid formatting I have to use mobi2html to extract the source and clean it up. But most books are at least acceptable. So all I have to do is be careful of my file name and run my batch files then import/copy into my library.

I was curious as to everyone else's standard workflow/steps? If you start with other formats (ie. LIT), what are they and what do you do to end up with a mobi format in the most efficient method possible?

Idoine · 07-27-2009, 12:06 PM

There are 2 cases, DRm'd or not.

When DRM'd :
If a Mobipocket file is available, I buy it (the best formatting generally).
If not available, I buy the LIT version, then use ConvertLit to generate an OPF file, then Mobipocket Creator to build a PRC. If the formatting of the PRC is not so great, I try with Calibre.

When not DRM'd, Multiformat then, I try first the PRC or Mobi file, and if the formatting is not great, I try the LIT file then ConvertLit and MC.

DixieGal · 07-27-2009, 12:41 PM

I thought this thread was about my job workflow. I wanted to explain that my job is like a New Testament stoning, except with crises demanding attention all day instead of rocks being thrown at me.

texasnightowl · 07-27-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

I thought this thread was about my job workflow. I wanted to explain that my job is like a New Testament stoning, except with crises demanding attention all day instead of rocks being thrown at me.

Having a good day are we?

DixieGal · 07-27-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by texasnightowl

Having a good day are we?

I'd prefer rocks.

Ortep · 07-28-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

I'd prefer rocks.

Whiskey on the...

07-27-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 783 Karma: 2873645 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: PW5, Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	What is your typical workflow like? For example, I have a Kindle and so to keep the amount of steps performed to a minimum I typically purchase in azw/mobi format. Then, as long as I take the time to save/rename my books as I acquire them with a certain file name format, I have batch files that will 1 - strip the DRM and 2 - use mobi2mobi.exe to set the author and title metadata based on my file name. Now of course, when I run into a book that has absolutely horrid formatting I have to use mobi2html to extract the source and clean it up. But most books are at least acceptable. So all I have to do is be careful of my file name and run my batch files then import/copy into my library. I was curious as to everyone else's standard workflow/steps? If you start with other formats (ie. LIT), what are they and what do you do to end up with a mobi format in the most efficient method possible?

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07-27-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
Idoine Which book will be next ? Posts: 661 Karma: 2172 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: France Device: Cybook Gen3 1.5, Sony PRS 600 RC, Samsung Omnia...	There are 2 cases, DRm'd or not. When DRM'd : If a Mobipocket file is available, I buy it (the best formatting generally). If not available, I buy the LIT version, then use ConvertLit to generate an OPF file, then Mobipocket Creator to build a PRC. If the formatting of the PRC is not so great, I try with Calibre. When not DRM'd, Multiformat then, I try first the PRC or Mobi file, and if the formatting is not great, I try the LIT file then ConvertLit and MC.

07-27-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I thought this thread was about my job workflow. I wanted to explain that my job is like a New Testament stoning, except with crises demanding attention all day instead of rocks being thrown at me.

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