Can my database really be full?

ccowie · 07-05-2012, 11:25 AM

I can't seem to add any books without getting the following message. Can anyone advise me about what to do?

calibre, version 0.8.49
ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>DatabaseException</b>:database or disk is full
RemoteTraceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 271, in run
OperationalError: database or disk is full

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\actions\delete.py", line 312, in delete_books
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\library\models.py", line 232, in delete_books_by_id
File "site-packages\calibre\library\database2.py", line 1403, in delete_book
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 314, in run
DatabaseException: database or disk is full
RemoteTraceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 271, in run
OperationalError: database or disk is full

kovidgoyal · 07-05-2012, 11:39 AM

Check the disk space on the hard disk that contains the calibre library.

ccowie · 07-06-2012, 09:40 AM

I've checked and made additional room. There certainly should have been enough space for several new books, but it seems to work now.

Is there a way to setup an additional Calibre library to manage a different database of books and access either when I want?

HarryT · 07-06-2012, 09:46 AM

Sure. Use the "Switch/Create Library" menu item. (Click the drop-down arrow alongside the library icon on the toolbar). What I do myself, though, is to have my Calibre library on an external USB hard disk.

theducks · 07-06-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccowie

I've checked and made additional room. There certainly should have been enough space for several new books, but it seems to work now.

Many operations make use of (many) intermediate files (temp folder). I would expect that you could possibly need up to 5-10 times the file size of the current book (they might even be on different drives from your Library).

If you have not done so, run the Windows cleanup program and choose those checks/cleans on temp files (the other choices are yous)

geormes · 07-06-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Sure. Use the "Switch/Create Library" menu item. (Click the drop-down arrow alongside the library icon on the toolbar). What I do myself, though, is to have my Calibre library on an external USB hard disk.

Excellent idea. I may do that.
Where do you put the backups?
I was thinking of using an USB hard disk for backup, but using one for the library only would mean much less wear.

HarryT · 07-06-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geormes

Excellent idea. I may do that.
Where do you put the backups?
I was thinking of using an USB hard disk for backup, but using one for the library only would mean much less wear.

I have another hard disk which I use as a backup. I use the free Microsoft "Synctoy" tool to keep the two drives in sync.

07-05-2012, 11:25 AM	#1
ccowie Hiding with an ereader Posts: 391 Karma: 3987376 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kitchener Ontario Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony PRS 950, Ipad 2, PRS 350	Can my database really be full? I can't seem to add any books without getting the following message. Can anyone advise me about what to do? calibre, version 0.8.49 ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>DatabaseException</b>:database or disk is full RemoteTraceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 271, in run OperationalError: database or disk is full Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\actions\delete.py", line 312, in delete_books File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\library\models.py", line 232, in delete_books_by_id File "site-packages\calibre\library\database2.py", line 1403, in delete_book File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 314, in run DatabaseException: database or disk is full RemoteTraceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 271, in run OperationalError: database or disk is full

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07-05-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,370 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Check the disk space on the hard disk that contains the calibre library.

07-06-2012, 09:40 AM	#3
ccowie Hiding with an ereader Posts: 391 Karma: 3987376 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kitchener Ontario Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony PRS 950, Ipad 2, PRS 350	I've checked and made additional room. There certainly should have been enough space for several new books, but it seems to work now. Is there a way to setup an additional Calibre library to manage a different database of books and access either when I want?

07-06-2012, 09:46 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,547 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Sure. Use the "Switch/Create Library" menu item. (Click the drop-down arrow alongside the library icon on the toolbar). What I do myself, though, is to have my Calibre library on an external USB hard disk.