MOBI ToC links stop after 33 entries

[MottDesign]

I am converting some ebooks from HTML into MOBI and EPUB using the auto-generate TOC with H1 and H2 tags. The TOCs generate fine in EPUB and every hypertext link works. However, sometimes the TOC that was generated for MOBI stops linking after the 32nd entry. I see ALL the possible generated entries, just can't click on anything after 32 and have it work. This is the same for the TOC that is automatically inserted into the back of the book. I increased the Chapter Threshold setting to 50, then to 100 in the TOC interface, but to no avail. Help. Attaching the MOBI version below

[theducks]

Be very careful about NOT posting Modern Publications (still under copyright), That is against the MR rules . It will get you banned. (I see no copyright notice, but the board operators may still find this unacceptable)


Preferences: Common Option: Table of Contents (on sidebar) Number of Links to add...

[MottDesign]

Originally Posted by theducks

Be very careful about NOT posting Modern Publications (still under copyright), That is against the MR rules . It will get you banned. (I see no copyright notice, but the board operators may still find this unacceptable)


Preferences: Common Option: Table of Contents (on sidebar) Number of Links to add...

Thanks for the note. Sorry, I was not aware that posting a file to check for troubleshooting would be in violation. My original post may have noted that I DID increase the number of links where you indicate (at the same time I increased the chapter threshold); however, that's not the issue: all the intended links SHOW UP, but after the 32nd link down they are NOT CLICKABLE in MOBI. They show up AND work on EPUB, but on MOBI they just show up and STOP operating as clickable.

[theducks]

I use AZW3 for newer Kindles like my K4,
Where did you set this? Preferences is for FUTURE conversions
Calibre remembers the settings USED for each book conversion. There is a similar override on the conversion screen or a tic/button to forget previously used options.

Please read the Site Guidelines (link at the bottom of most pages) to avoid issues

[kovidgoyal]

It's likely because of the table in Part 4 -- amazon's MOBI renderers have major issues with tables. As theducks suggested you'll be better off converting it to azw3.

[MottDesign]

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

It's likely because of the table in Part 4 -- amazon's MOBI renderers have major issues with tables. As theducks suggested you'll be better off converting it to azw3.

Thanks Kovid, however this did not solve the problem for MOBI format. The non-hyperlink-functionality issue still persists even now that there are no more tables in the MOBI file at all. What's odd is that this table you suggested I eliminate occurs in the other 4 Volumes, but has not caused any hyperlink issues for TOC in THOSE version -- only this one.

However, I DID run a test on the AZW3 version and that worked. Yay! The only issue I have had with testing the AZW3 is that a testing friend who has an iPad and who likes to read books using the Kindle app (on the iPad) can't download the AZW3 file format. Maybe that is a just a user error they are going to have to deal with?

[MottDesign]

Originally Posted by MottDesign

. . .The only issue I have had with testing the AZW3 is that a testing friend who has an iPad and who likes to read books using the Kindle app (on the iPad) can't download the AZW3 file format . . .

OK, well that didn't go so well. What's with the AZW3 not being recognized as a valid format by the Kindle? See the error link below. Look forward to your thoughts. Thanks in advance:

"Dear Customer,

The following document, sent at 05:50 PM on Sat, Apr 09, 2016 GMT could not be delivered to the Kindle you specified:
* Migraine Facts About Sleep, Stress, Painki - Linpharma.azw3


The Kindle Personal Document Service can convert and deliver the following types of documents:
Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
Rich Text Format (.rtf)
HTML (.htm, .html)
Text (.txt) documents
Archived documents (zip , x-zip) and compressed archived documents
Mobi book" . . .

[kovidgoyal]

You cannot send azw3 files by email -- amazon does not allow it -- you'd have to complain to amazon about it. Or you can generate MOBI files of type "both" which can be sent by email.

As for why it does not work in plain MOBI -- you'd have to aska amazon, there is no way for em to guess at the bugs in their mobi renderers.

[MottDesign]

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

You cannot send azw3 files by email -- amazon does not allow it -- you'd have to complain to amazon about it. Or you can generate MOBI files of type "both" which can be sent by email.

As for why it does not work in plain MOBI -- you'd have to aska amazon, there is no way for em to guess at the bugs in their mobi renderers.

OK, so it sounds as if the AZW3 WILL LIKELY work but we just can't test it. We have to upload it and buy a copy through the Amazon store. Thanks for your thoughtful and prompt replies -- much appreciated!

[theducks]

Originally Posted by MottDesign

OK, so it sounds as if the AZW3 WILL LIKELY work but we just can't test it. We have to upload it and buy a copy through the Amazon store. Thanks for your thoughtful and prompt replies -- much appreciated!

You can test it.

Side Load with a USB cable

(if needed)
email the AZW3 file to the target USER (not the device) and have them side load it

[shalym]

Originally Posted by theducks

You can test it.

Side Load with a USB cable

(if needed)
email the AZW3 file to the target USER (not the device) and have them side load it

...or create a dual-mobi and email it to Amazon. Once the book is in the Kindle cloud, download it using an AZW3 capable device, and you'll automatically get the AZW3 version. If you download it using a device that can't handle AZW3, you'll get the .mobi version.

Shari