Frequently Asked Questions - Page 32

dujik · 11-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starson17

You can't change the way Calibre works. Read this:
If you want more info, read this.

Ok i will rename it all back and delete it myself.
Thank you for quick answer.

lamparty · 11-19-2010, 02:50 PM

OOps! Posted the wrong way!

lamparty · 11-19-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croil

I used Calibre on my Windows laptop, but switched to a Linux OS, but haven't been able to download the Linux version of Calibre. The site notes, "If your kernel is compiled with CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED device detection may not work." That may be the situation. Is there a way around this to download and install the program?

Well I'm probably one of the least knowledgeable around here, but I just go to the Calibre site and click the Download link then click the Linux link and when you get to the installation page copy the binary install string and then open up terminal in the Accessories menu(if you are using Ubuntu) or whatever you use for your command line interface if you are using another Linux, paste the string into your CLI and type in your password and hit return, after it downloads and unpacks, it is going to wait for you to tell it where to install itself, the program gives you a hint like /opt so type that in and hit return again and when it is done, you can exit from the Command line and start up Calibre as usual!

DoctorOhh · 11-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dujik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starson17

You can't change the way Calibre works. Read this:
If you want more info, read this.

Ok i will rename it all back and delete it myself.
Thank you for quick answer.

Rename what back? Have you read the links provided? Renaming anything in the calibre database will cause calibre to fail.

dujik · 11-20-2010, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

Rename what back? Have you read the links provided? Renaming anything in the calibre database will cause calibre to fail.

Calibre database?
But i dont need calibre database , i want calibre only to convert
my cbr files into mobi so by that logic when i`m done with converting i going to move mobi files in safe place rename them and delete the whole list/database from calibre.

itimpi · 11-20-2010, 04:02 AM

If you are only going to use Calibre to convert, then you should look at using the command line options (in particular the ebook-convert command) as that way you never need to load books into the Calibre library and you have explicit control over any filenames.

dujik · 11-20-2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itimpi

look at using the command line options

This sounds like i need programing skills.
I`l check it later to see if its something simple

DoctorOhh · 11-20-2010, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dujik

This sounds like i need programing skills.
I`l check it later to see if its something simple

Here is a link to the command line interface section of the manual and ebook-convert info is here.

pilotbob · 11-20-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dujik

This sounds like i need programing skills.

Nope.. just typing skills.

Seriously, running a program from the command line is not programming.

BOb

dujik · 11-21-2010, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Nope.. just typing skills.

Seriously, running a program from the command line is not programming.

BOb

Since you are rolling eyes i assume this is really simple and i`m being dumb here
so to prove me being really dumb can you please give me an example on how to
convert the whole folder full of cbr files (500 of them) or is command line
converting being limited to file by file converting?
Thank you

prony · 11-21-2010, 04:37 AM

pls help. not sure how this works or if I am asking in the right place. just upgraded from 0.7.28 to 0.7.29

i had imputed a lot of metadata from the server on various books. is there anyway I can transfer that data to 0.7.29 without going to the server on each book?

Thanks, prony

DoctorOhh · 11-21-2010, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prony

Last edited by prony; Today at 05:02 AM. Reason: found the answer- thanks

Even though he didn't actually edit his post his reason for editing his post is quoted above.

@prony next time actually edit your post that you found the answer. Sharing the answer as a update to a post also helps others.

I'm glad you figured it out!

ThePage · 11-21-2010, 03:49 PM

Can anyone tell me what I should put in to get Calibre to show the books formats in the Format column that I've added?

Starson17 · 11-21-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePage

Can anyone tell me what I should put in to get Calibre to show the books formats in the Format column that I've added?

You can't get Calibre to show you the formats in that column. You can get Calibre to show you a list of formats that you populate yourself, but it won't get updated when you add books, add formats or delete formats. You'll have to maintain the list yourself.

There are automated ways to do this, but why bother? Why don't you just make a search for whatever formats you are interested in and save the search?

Gordks · 11-21-2010, 05:46 PM

I do not see any way of defining 'next page' or 'previous page' to a mouse click in the e-Book Reader. As it is, the single left click does nothing. I have used windows readers that allow left click on the top half of a display to be 'previous page' and on the bottom half of the display to be 'next page' much like taps in many palm reader apps. This would be much more user friendly than clicking on the small purple buttons at the bottom, or above or below the elevator on the scroll bar at the right. And when reading in a chair in front of an HDTV display it is not convenient to have the keyboard on my lap to use the page up or page down keys. That's where the cat sits.

Have I missed it? If not is there any chance it might be added? Also, is there a way to hide the scroll bar? It seems unnecessary and distracting when reading a book. It would be nice to have a show/hide button for it, as there is for the TOC.

BTW, Calibre is really looking impressive! Just installed the latest version over a version I downloaded a long time back and am amazed at the changes. Great work!

Regards,
Gord

11-19-2010, 02:50 PM	#467
lamparty Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	OOps! Posted the wrong way! Last edited by lamparty; 11-19-2010 at 02:55 PM. Reason: was supposed to be a reply not a new post!

11-21-2010, 04:37 AM	#476
prony Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: sony	0.7.29 pls help. not sure how this works or if I am asking in the right place. just upgraded from 0.7.28 to 0.7.29 i had imputed a lot of metadata from the server on various books. is there anyway I can transfer that data to 0.7.29 without going to the server on each book? Thanks, prony Last edited by prony; 11-21-2010 at 05:02 AM. Reason: found the answer- thanks

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itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	If you are only going to use Calibre to convert, then you should look at using the command line options (in particular the ebook-convert command) as that way you never need to load books into the Calibre library and you have explicit control over any filenames.

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ThePage Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 4430 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicagoland Device: Kindle 4, eBookwise & Literati	Can anyone tell me what I should put in to get Calibre to show the books formats in the Format column that I've added?

11-21-2010, 05:46 PM	#480
Gordks Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Palm	I do not see any way of defining 'next page' or 'previous page' to a mouse click in the e-Book Reader. As it is, the single left click does nothing. I have used windows readers that allow left click on the top half of a display to be 'previous page' and on the bottom half of the display to be 'next page' much like taps in many palm reader apps. This would be much more user friendly than clicking on the small purple buttons at the bottom, or above or below the elevator on the scroll bar at the right. And when reading in a chair in front of an HDTV display it is not convenient to have the keyboard on my lap to use the page up or page down keys. That's where the cat sits. Have I missed it? If not is there any chance it might be added? Also, is there a way to hide the scroll bar? It seems unnecessary and distracting when reading a book. It would be nice to have a show/hide button for it, as there is for the TOC. BTW, Calibre is really looking impressive! Just installed the latest version over a version I downloaded a long time back and am amazed at the changes. Great work! Regards, Gord