Computer does not seem to be a calibre content server

mpompey · 06-09-2015, 04:25 PM

I just started seeing the following error message on my Samsung SGS6 after the latest CC update. The error occurs after I connect to my Calibre server and do a search for any title.

"The computer that Calibre Companion connected to does not seem to be a calibre content server. It did not provide any book information. Please verify the content server connection settings."

I get the same error message on my Samsung Tab 8.1 Pro.

I've restarted the server and machine and still get the same error.

I can connect to Calibre and browse By Newest, By Title, etc just fine. Its only when I search do I get that error.

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MP

chaley · 06-09-2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpompey

I just started seeing the following error message on my Samsung SGS6 after the latest CC update. The error occurs after I connect to my Calibre server and do a search for any title.

"The computer that Calibre Companion connected to does not seem to be a calibre content server. It did not provide any book information. Please verify the content server connection settings."

I get the same error message on my Samsung Tab 8.1 Pro.

I've restarted the server and machine and still get the same error.

I can connect to Calibre and browse By Newest, By Title, etc just fine. Its only when I search do I get that error.

...
MP

I do not get that error after a search. What version of calibre are you running as a content server? Are there any accented or non-letter characters in the search string such as a slash?

Please send me a CC debug log. Go to CC's settings, scroll to the bottom, and choose Send a debug log to MultiPie. Erase the MultiPie address, as you are dealing directly with me.

mpompey · 06-09-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

I do not get that error after a search. What version of calibre are you running as a content server? Are there any accented or non-letter characters in the search string such as a slash?

I'm running Calibre Server 2.17 64Bit

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Originally Posted by chaley

Please send me a CC debug log. Go to CC's settings, scroll to the bottom, and choose Send a debug log to MultiPie. Erase the MultiPie address, as you are dealing directly with me.

I just sent the debug log via my gmail address.

theducks · 06-09-2015, 05:50 PM

That is a fairly old version of Calibre. You can upgrade without difficulty.
I think there were some upgrades to better support new CC versions, as well.

I see a similar message occasionally after a long idle period. Usually a retry works.

chaley · 06-09-2015, 07:35 PM

The debug log shows that the search is finding zero books, something that is triggering a 3-year-old bug. I will fix it.

However, I am not yet sure that you are seeing some other problem. What happens if you search for something that will find a book, for example searching for the letter a? Be sure that if your content server is using a virtual library then there are books in that virtual library.

mpompey · 06-10-2015, 02:26 PM

When I perform a search that is guaranteed to bring back results, it shows
the list of books that were found, and displays the same error msg over the list of found titles. When I click okay to close the error box, CC disconnects from Calibre.

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MP

mpompey · 06-10-2015, 02:30 PM

I also updated to the latest version of Calibre Server.

theducks · 06-10-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mpompey

I also updated to the latest version of Calibre Server.

If you use the CLI

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Calibre2\calibre-server.exe" --port 8083 --with-library C:\Users\xxx\MainLib

Unless you use a CLI argument, the server uses the last GUI viewed Library.

If you start the sever in the GUI, the GUI must remain running (and using the desired Library)

mpompey · 06-10-2015, 04:39 PM

No I didn't use CLI to update server version. I'love make sure to restart calibre when I get home as I can't remember if I restarted it or not after the update.

chaley · 06-10-2015, 06:38 PM

Bah. My last response seems to have been tossed into the bit bucket. Sigh.

I can't repeat your problem and nothing in the debug log helps me.

Questions:

1) When you say "it shows the list of books that were found", are you really saying that the search found books then failed? This seems ot be impossible when looking at the code, so clearly something strange is going on.

2) Could you give me the exact search you are using?

3) Does your search make reference to calibre saved searches? That could lead to some mysterious failures.

4) Is this the error you are seeing?

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mpompey · 06-10-2015, 07:23 PM

Questions:

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

1) When you say "it shows the list of books that were found", are you really saying that the search found books then failed? This seems ot be impossible when looking at the code, so clearly something strange is going on.

Yes, it brings back the list off books that satisfied the search in this case it was Stephen Baxter. It showed me all the books by Stephen Baxter that I had in Calibre. Then a few seconds later it displayed the error box.

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Originally Posted by chaley

2) Could you give me the exact search you are using?

"Stephen Baxter" <--w/o quotes

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

3) Does your search make reference to calibre saved searches? That could lead to some mysterious failures.

Not that I know of.

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Originally Posted by chaley

4) Is this the error you are seeing?
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Yes that is the error I am seeing on my phone and tablet.

mpompey · 06-10-2015, 07:35 PM

Here is a screenshot from my phone:

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mpompey · 06-11-2015, 12:13 AM

Sorry about the attachment I did it from my phone using imgur. It won't happen again.

chaley · 06-11-2015, 04:01 AM

Well, I am at a loss. I will release the version of CC that fixes the empty search problem in hopes that it is somehow related to what you are seeing.

EDIT: CC V3.6.10 released. Please let me know whether or not it fixes the problem.

06-09-2015, 04:25 PM	#1
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	Computer does not seem to be a calibre content server I just started seeing the following error message on my Samsung SGS6 after the latest CC update. The error occurs after I connect to my Calibre server and do a search for any title. "The computer that Calibre Companion connected to does not seem to be a calibre content server. It did not provide any book information. Please verify the content server connection settings." I get the same error message on my Samsung Tab 8.1 Pro. I've restarted the server and machine and still get the same error. I can connect to Calibre and browse By Newest, By Title, etc just fine. Its only when I search do I get that error. ... MP

06-10-2015, 07:35 PM	#12
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	Here is a screenshot from my phone: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by DoctorOhh; 06-10-2015 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Image exceeded forum size rules to be inline. Moved image to attachment.

06-10-2015, 08:34 PM	#13
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06-11-2015, 04:01 AM	#15
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,525 Karma: 8065948 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Well, I am at a loss. I will release the version of CC that fixes the empty search problem in hopes that it is somehow related to what you are seeing. EDIT: CC V3.6.10 released. Please let me know whether or not it fixes the problem. Last edited by chaley; 06-11-2015 at 04:23 AM.

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theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,267 Karma: 61916422 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	That is a fairly old version of Calibre. You can upgrade without difficulty. I think there were some upgrades to better support new CC versions, as well. I see a similar message occasionally after a long idle period. Usually a retry works.

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chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,525 Karma: 8065948 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	The debug log shows that the search is finding zero books, something that is triggering a 3-year-old bug. I will fix it. However, I am not yet sure that you are seeing some other problem. What happens if you search for something that will find a book, for example searching for the letter a? Be sure that if your content server is using a virtual library then there are books in that virtual library.

06-10-2015, 02:26 PM	#6
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	When I perform a search that is guaranteed to bring back results, it shows the list of books that were found, and displays the same error msg over the list of found titles. When I click okay to close the error box, CC disconnects from Calibre. ... MP

06-10-2015, 02:30 PM	#7
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	I also updated to the latest version of Calibre Server.

06-10-2015, 04:39 PM	#9
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	No I didn't use CLI to update server version. I'love make sure to restart calibre when I get home as I can't remember if I restarted it or not after the update.

06-10-2015, 06:38 PM	#10
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,525 Karma: 8065948 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Bah. My last response seems to have been tossed into the bit bucket. Sigh. I can't repeat your problem and nothing in the debug log helps me. Questions: 1) When you say "it shows the list of books that were found", are you really saying that the search found books then failed? This seems ot be impossible when looking at the code, so clearly something strange is going on. 2) Could you give me the exact search you are using? 3) Does your search make reference to calibre saved searches? That could lead to some mysterious failures. 4) Is this the error you are seeing?

06-11-2015, 12:13 AM	#14
mpompey Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Android Phone SGS6	Sorry about the attachment I did it from my phone using imgur. It won't happen again.