Backup and make a list

[Grandad]

I use Calibre 8.0.25 and want to no if its possible to make a backup so if i reinstal my PC i put that backup back in the empty directory of Calibre and have all my books back the way i change them.

and is there a way to make a list of all the books stored in Calibre and put these in a Exel

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Grandad

I use Calibre 8.0.25 and want to no if its possible to make a backup so if i reinstal my PC i put that backup back in the empty directory of Calibre and have all my books back the way i change them.

and is there a way to make a list of all the books stored in Calibre and put these in a Exel

2 questions = 2 Answers

1. Copy the entire Library Folder to safe place. DVD/CD will cause the files to be READ ONLY. Zip (Make Compressed folder) first, then Save That Folder.
Goto Preferences: Misc. and click the "Open Calibre configuration directory" Button. Copy the entire contents to a New folder (calibre-settings) in your 'safe place'.

Note: any USER plugins will need to be re-installed. AFAIK there is no way around that.


To restore.


Copy the Saved Library folder to its new home (clear any 'Read only' status with explorer if from CD)

Instal Calibre, pointing it to the previously restored Library's location.

Caution: these steps assume that the same version of Calibre and User Library paths are used from old to new.

Locate and open the Configuration settings folder. Quit Calibre, leaving the folder open.
Replace the contents with that saved in the backup (calibre-setings) folder.


2) To save your Catalog in Excel (CSV) format.
Use the arrow next to Convert.: Create catalog: select CSV

I think you can figure it out from there

[Grandad]

Thanks it works only the Exel is not what i wanted to much info on it
only need the titel and writer info

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Grandad

Thanks it works only the Exel is not what i wanted to much info on it
only need the titel and writer info

You can simply delete the 'excess columns' in Excel.

If you are more Command line oriented, you can use the calibredb.exe
see help on the List function

[Grandad]

Originally Posted by theducks

You can simply delete the 'excess columns' in Excel.

If you are more Command line oriented, you can use the calibredb.exe
see help on the List function

lol i got 6700 e-books lot of work to erace wat i dont want

[theducks]

Originally Posted by Grandad

lol i got 6700 e-books lot of work to erace wat i dont want

Columns in Excel: Right-click the unwanted (ex. Publisher) column header and select Delete. Presto! No more Publisher, all 6700 worth

[DoctorOhh]

Originally Posted by Grandad

lol i got 6700 e-books lot of work to erace wat i dont want

Deleting the columns in excel for 1 or 10000 books will take about 10 seconds. But you could just select, under the CSV/XML options tab, the items you want when you create the catalog and those columns won't be created in the first place.

[Grandad]

Ok thanks fore the info