Sigil metadata - is it possible to add fields

Mr Pointy · 06-17-2013, 07:22 AM

I'm creating some epub documents and I'd like to add some helpful items within the metadata fields that currently don't have properties, i.e. number of words... does anyone know of a way of doing this?

many thanks!

Toxaris · 06-17-2013, 07:34 AM

Sigil supports the Dublin Core with regards to the metadata. Those are part of the format specifications as set by the IDPF. You are free to add any metadata you want additionally to that.
However, that custom metadata will not be used by readers or any other program. Some programs can perhaps learn the custom metadata field, but that is rare.

Addition of custom metadata must be done directly in the content.opf file.

Jellby · 06-17-2013, 08:41 AM

The syntax there is, for example:

Code:

<meta name="number of words" content="12345"/>

In the <metadata> block (I think it's called like that).

Sabardeyn · 06-17-2013, 09:42 AM

Toxaris,
Can't various metadata items be entered and edited via the Metadata Editor icon on the toolbar? Including the creation of unique fields? Or at least chosen from an expanded list of keywords or categories?*

I realize from your comment that no other software may be able to make use of this metadata, but at least if the OP wants to include it (perhaps for later use) the metadata is already present.

*: Sorry, I'm not running Sigil at present and I'm not sure I've used the correct terms. Hopefully the intent is clear.

Toxaris · 06-17-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabardeyn

Toxaris,
Can't various metadata items be entered and edited via the Metadata Editor icon on the toolbar? Including the creation of unique fields? Or at least chosen from an expanded list of keywords or categories?*

Via the metadata editor only the Dublin Core can be added.

varlog · 06-17-2013, 02:12 PM

You can edit content.opf manually in Sigil. For examplary usage see for instance this thread.

Sabardeyn · 06-17-2013, 10:39 PM

Toxaris,
Thanks for the clarification. I thought I had seen an expanded keyword listing that could be clicked or typed into via the Metadata Editor.

I remember trying this, but never saved. So I might not have encountered the verification process. And here I thought, once I got the database in better order, I could go back and include some additional metadata easily.

06-17-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
Mr Pointy Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: none	Sigil metadata - is it possible to add fields I'm creating some epub documents and I'd like to add some helpful items within the metadata fields that currently don't have properties, i.e. number of words... does anyone know of a way of doing this? many thanks!

06-17-2013, 08:41 AM	#3
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,543 Karma: 19001583 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	The syntax there is, for example: Code: <meta name="number of words" content="12345"/> In the <metadata> block (I think it's called like that).

06-17-2013, 09:42 AM	#4
Sabardeyn Guru Posts: 644 Karma: 1242364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Right Coast Device: PC (Calibre), Nexus 7 2013 (Moon+ Pro), HTC HD2/Leo (Freda)	Toxaris, Can't various metadata items be entered and edited via the Metadata Editor icon on the toolbar? Including the creation of unique fields? Or at least chosen from an expanded list of keywords or categories?* I realize from your comment that no other software may be able to make use of this metadata, but at least if the OP wants to include it (perhaps for later use) the metadata is already present. : Sorry, I'm not running Sigil at present and I'm not sure I've used the correct terms. Hopefully the intent is clear. Last edited by Sabardeyn; 06-17-2013 at 09:45 AM.*

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06-17-2013, 07:34 AM	#2
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Sigil supports the Dublin Core with regards to the metadata. Those are part of the format specifications as set by the IDPF. You are free to add any metadata you want additionally to that. However, that custom metadata will not be used by readers or any other program. Some programs can perhaps learn the custom metadata field, but that is rare. Addition of custom metadata must be done directly in the content.opf file.

06-17-2013, 02:12 PM	#6
varlog actually it is /var/log Posts: 341 Karma: 2994236 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: usually Europa Device: prs t1	You can edit content.opf manually in Sigil. For examplary usage see for instance this thread.

06-17-2013, 10:39 PM	#7
Sabardeyn Guru Posts: 644 Karma: 1242364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Right Coast Device: PC (Calibre), Nexus 7 2013 (Moon+ Pro), HTC HD2/Leo (Freda)	Toxaris, Thanks for the clarification. I thought I had seen an expanded keyword listing that could be clicked or typed into via the Metadata Editor. I remember trying this, but never saved. So I might not have encountered the verification process. And here I thought, once I got the database in better order, I could go back and include some additional metadata easily.