New tool in 2.47 isn't there!

quoddle · 12-21-2015, 08:48 AM

I've just updated to 2.47 and was excited about the new tool to allow easy exporting of cCalibre data. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be there. I right click on the Calibre icon as instructed but just get the usual options with no sign of the new "Export/import all calibre data"

Is there something I need to change in Preferences to make it visible?

Divingduck · 12-21-2015, 09:16 AM

double click or right click

then choose

and here you are

theducks · 12-21-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quoddle

I've just updated to 2.47 and was excited about the new tool to allow easy exporting of cCalibre data. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be there. I right click on the Calibre icon as instructed but just get the usual options with no sign of the new "Export/import all calibre data"

Is there something I need to change in Preferences to make it visible?

2.47?
Are you running from source? 2.46 is the current 'normal release'.

quoddle · 12-21-2015, 09:28 AM

Thanks, I was clicking on the Calibre icon at the top left rather than the library icon. All Ok now.

I was running 2,46 but I got the upgrade message this morning. 2.47 is current version now
Release: 2.47 [21 Dec, 2015]

theducks · 12-21-2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quoddle

Thanks, I was clicking on the Calibre icon at the top left rather than the library icon. All Ok now.

I was running 2,46 but I got the upgrade message this morning. 2.47 is current version now
Release: 2.47 [21 Dec, 2015]

I had to restart to get the update notice
(I also did not expect an update on Monday. Kovid is beating the Holiday rush

)

kovidgoyal · 12-21-2015, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

(I also did not expect an update on Monday. Kovid is beating the Holiday rush

)

I am going to be travelling in a couple of days, so I decided to make this release early, so that, if there are any problems, I am around to handle them. Happy Holidays, everyone!

copyrite · 12-21-2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

(I also did not expect an update on Monday. Kovid is beating the Holiday rush

)

I was hoping against hope I got my days wrong... it was already Christmas!

eschwartz · 12-21-2015, 11:52 AM

Nice work, Kovid! I was testing this out before the release.

Ran into some initial trouble

trying to deposit my test libraries inside the temporary folder I created for the configuration data, no libraries actually got created. I am not really sure that that is a bug per se...

Other than that it looks great!

Link to the new FAQ: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....ter-to-another
(@BetterRed, no need for me to edit the FAQ now.

I really was going to, but Kovid's edit is better...)

CRussel · 12-22-2015, 04:06 PM

This is a great addition to Calibre, and will solve a problem I frequently have. However, I would really appreciate one additional configuration option -- please give me the option to move all my settings, plugins, etc., but NOT export my library.

(Use case: I run on multiple different machines, many virtual, and routinely have to rebuild them. So my Calibre library sits on a shared network drive and I connect to that same library from whichever machine I'm on or just rebuilt. I don't need to export my library, but I _do_ need to export my plugins and settings!)

eschwartz · 12-22-2015, 04:13 PM

Deselect all your libraries in the export dialog...

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2015, 10:44 PM

If you just want to move your settings and plugins, simply copy over your calibre config directory. Preferences->Miscellaneous->Open config directory

@eschwartz: IIRC the tool insists on exporting at least one library. Though I suppose one could just create an empty dummy library if needed.

eschwartz · 12-23-2015, 12:05 PM

Nope, exporting preferences only was one of the things I checked. Seemed to be working fine...

It pops up an empty screen asking to choose the location of (0) libraries, then restarts and asks you to choose an empty folder for a new library.

...

Of course, copying over or sharing the configuration folder works too, and honestly I think in this case I would recommend that -- particularly since I regard the new tool as a beginners tool to rescue people from needing to know about configuration folders and suchlike.

12-21-2015, 08:48 AM	#1
quoddle Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra H20	New tool in 2.47 isn't there! I've just updated to 2.47 and was excited about the new tool to allow easy exporting of cCalibre data. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be there. I right click on the Calibre icon as instructed but just get the usual options with no sign of the new "Export/import all calibre data" Is there something I need to change in Preferences to make it visible?

12-21-2015, 09:16 AM	#2
Divingduck Wizard Posts: 1,166 Karma: 1410083 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany Device: Sony PRS-650	double click or right click then choose and here you are Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

12-23-2015, 12:05 PM	#12
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Nope, exporting preferences only was one of the things I checked. Seemed to be working fine... It pops up an empty screen asking to choose the location of (0) libraries, then restarts and asks you to choose an empty folder for a new library. ... Of course, copying over or sharing the configuration folder works too, and honestly I think in this case I would recommend that -- particularly since I regard the new tool as a beginners tool to rescue people from needing to know about configuration folders and suchlike. Last edited by eschwartz; 12-23-2015 at 12:09 PM.

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12-21-2015, 09:28 AM	#4
quoddle Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Libra H20	Thanks, I was clicking on the Calibre icon at the top left rather than the library icon. All Ok now. I was running 2,46 but I got the upgrade message this morning. 2.47 is current version now Release: 2.47 [21 Dec, 2015]

12-21-2015, 11:52 AM	#8
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Nice work, Kovid! I was testing this out before the release. Ran into some initial trouble trying to deposit my test libraries inside the temporary folder I created for the configuration data, no libraries actually got created. I am not really sure that that is a bug per se... Other than that it looks great! Link to the new FAQ: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....ter-to-another (@BetterRed, no need for me to edit the FAQ now. I really was going to, but Kovid's edit is better...)

12-22-2015, 04:06 PM	#9
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,287 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	This is a great addition to Calibre, and will solve a problem I frequently have. However, I would really appreciate one additional configuration option -- please give me the option to move all my settings, plugins, etc., but NOT export my library. (Use case: I run on multiple different machines, many virtual, and routinely have to rebuild them. So my Calibre library sits on a shared network drive and I connect to that same library from whichever machine I'm on or just rebuilt. I don't need to export my library, but I _do_ need to export my plugins and settings!)

12-22-2015, 04:13 PM	#10
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Deselect all your libraries in the export dialog...

12-22-2015, 10:44 PM	#11
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,227 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	If you just want to move your settings and plugins, simply copy over your calibre config directory. Preferences->Miscellaneous->Open config directory @eschwartz: IIRC the tool insists on exporting at least one library. Though I suppose one could just create an empty dummy library if needed.