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DaltonST · 09-23-2017, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiadesc

Would a plugin to search the current library with a list of multiple books at the same time possible?

Job Spy version 1.0.78+ has a GUI Tool that searches Calibre using the book titles currently stored in the system clipboard, and shows you the results.

There is an example attached to the Original Post with the name "js_search_for_titles_in_clipboard.jpg".

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=269911

DaltonST

roger64 · 09-30-2017, 01:26 AM

To batch modify a CSS property

Please have a look at this working script.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...90#post3587090

I think this gives some interesting possibilities to batch modify EPUB. This task could be handled by a Calibre plugin, because Calibre has built-in batch-processing capabilities.

For example one could thus previously tweak a batch of EPUB before a Kindle conversion (some CSS properties may be incompatible for this task).

A more ambitious purpose would be to define custom stylesheets that'll be added during all Calibre conversions .I.e., it might be easier to add all epubs to Calibre, define a custom stylesheet and then do an epub-to-epub conversion.

As I am not a coder, I'll leave this idea here, hoping that somebody will pick it up.

Tanjamuse · 09-30-2017, 02:35 AM

I would really like a plugin that would allow me to add custom columns to User Categories without having to go into "User Categories editor".

Perhaps something where I could right-click on a book and choose which column I would like added to a user category.

pleiadesc · 10-02-2017, 08:51 PM

Hello,

Would it be possible to have a restart calibre plugin? I have a library that I need to restart often to start importing books.

DoctorOhh · 10-02-2017, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiadesc

Hello,

Would it be possible to have a restart calibre plugin? I have a library that I need to restart often to start importing books.

This is already part of calibre. Go to Preferences - Toolbars and select a toolbar or menu, then move Restart from the left side to the right side to have Restart included in that toolbar or menu going forward.

Personally I don't add it to any calibre menu or toolbar I add it to my Favourites Menu Plugin, see attached.

theducks · 10-02-2017, 10:20 PM

or just type Ctrl-R

pleiadesc · 10-04-2017, 02:54 AM

Thank you DoctorOhh and theducks!

mohamedselim · 10-05-2017, 05:38 AM

Suggestipn for plugin:
Macro creator: if we do repetitive jobs in conversion or modification or polishing or combunations of them, we could create macro when pressed will do the repititive jobs for us in sequence step by step
First record the desired macro click record and do the repititive task then stop and it create shortcut when pressed will reapply them to the books we selected

Thasaidon · 10-05-2017, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mohamedselim

Suggestipn for plugin:
Macro creator: if we do repetitive jobs in conversion or modification or polishing or combunations of them, we could create macro when pressed will do the repititive jobs for us in sequence step by step
First record the desired macro click record and do the repititive task then stop and it create shortcut when pressed will reapply them to the books we selected

I also would like a plugin that does something like this. However I notice that a similar request already exists in the list of requested plugins in post 1. No one seems to be interested in creating such a plug in although I reckon it would get a lot of use.

Thasaidon · 10-05-2017, 09:48 PM

A plugin I would like is one that just gives a simple beep when a task in Calibre is completed. Ideally this could be toggled on and off.

When doing tasks in Calibre i.e. Conversion, modify books etc. they can take several minutes and I may not notice the rotator has stopped spinning. Hence why I would like an audible signal.

Thanks

pedalmonkey · 10-10-2017, 08:50 AM

I've been looking and can't find a method to address this...

I'd like to add a button to the tool bar that would a particular tag to the metadata of the book that is selected.

Is there already a plug-in that can do this?

thanks

theducks · 10-10-2017, 11:45 AM

If you are adding the same tag(s) to multiple books:

(Multi )select books: Tap 'E' (metadata editor bulk mode): Add Tags: <select as many as you want for ALL these books>
not a 1 button solution

ALSO
Adding books has an option to apply a tag to all book being added
Add Empty books, has a separate Tag to Add

compurandom · 10-11-2017, 01:22 AM

Also, you can use the reading list plugin to add tags.

Add list
list type: manually add/remove items
when changing list: update column for add
column to update: tags (or whatever)
value to add: your favorite tag...

This won't give you a single button, but it's not too far, just a pull down on the reading list to select your tag.

BetterRed · 10-11-2017, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compurandom

Also, you can use the reading list plugin to add tags.

Add list
list type: manually add/remove items
when changing list: update column for add
column to update: tags (or whatever)
value to add: your favorite tag...

This won't give you a single button, but it's not too far, just a pull down on the reading list to select your tag.

- great idea, and it can be one-keystroke, the Reading List has provision for keyboard shortcuts for Add/Remove/View etc to XXXX list where XXXX is name of list.

Give compurandom a Koala Stamp

BR

Strether · 10-17-2017, 07:43 PM

I wonder if a plugin could be developed that would enable books in the Mobi format to take advantage of the new bold slider. Looks like I'm going to be left with a number of books that this would apply to, and the Booklerly font with just a little boldness makes a big difference in reading pleasure.

Jim

09-30-2017, 01:26 AM	#1037
roger64 Wizard Posts: 2,625 Karma: 3120635 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle PW3 (wifi)	To batch modify a CSS property Please have a look at this working script. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...90#post3587090 I think this gives some interesting possibilities to batch modify EPUB. This task could be handled by a Calibre plugin, because Calibre has built-in batch-processing capabilities. For example one could thus previously tweak a batch of EPUB before a Kindle conversion (some CSS properties may be incompatible for this task). A more ambitious purpose would be to define custom stylesheets that'll be added during all Calibre conversions .I.e., it might be easier to add all epubs to Calibre, define a custom stylesheet and then do an epub-to-epub conversion. As I am not a coder, I'll leave this idea here, hoping that somebody will pick it up. Last edited by PeterT; 09-30-2017 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Corrected URL

10-10-2017, 08:50 AM	#1046
pedalmonkey Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: kindle paperwhite	custom button to apply a tag? I've been looking and can't find a method to address this... I'd like to add a button to the tool bar that would a particular tag to the metadata of the book that is selected. Is there already a plug-in that can do this? thanks

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Tanjamuse Wizard Posts: 1,327 Karma: 5306 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: none	I would really like a plugin that would allow me to add custom columns to User Categories without having to go into "User Categories editor". Perhaps something where I could right-click on a book and choose which column I would like added to a user category.

10-02-2017, 08:51 PM	#1039
pleiadesc Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: none	Hello, Would it be possible to have a restart calibre plugin? I have a library that I need to restart often to start importing books.

10-02-2017, 10:20 PM	#1041
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,076 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	or just type Ctrl-R

10-04-2017, 02:54 AM	#1042
pleiadesc Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: none	Thank you DoctorOhh and theducks!

10-05-2017, 05:38 AM	#1043
mohamedselim Technophile Posts: 31 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cairo, Egypt Device: Xiaomi redmi 5+ ,kindle Voyage etc	Suggestipn for plugin: Macro creator: if we do repetitive jobs in conversion or modification or polishing or combunations of them, we could create macro when pressed will do the repititive jobs for us in sequence step by step First record the desired macro click record and do the repititive task then stop and it create shortcut when pressed will reapply them to the books we selected

10-05-2017, 09:48 PM	#1045
Thasaidon Hedge Wizard Posts: 802 Karma: 19999999 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK/Philippines Device: Kobo Touch, Nook Simple	A plugin I would like is one that just gives a simple beep when a task in Calibre is completed. Ideally this could be toggled on and off. When doing tasks in Calibre i.e. Conversion, modify books etc. they can take several minutes and I may not notice the rotator has stopped spinning. Hence why I would like an audible signal. Thanks

10-10-2017, 11:45 AM	#1047
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,076 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	If you are adding the same tag(s) to multiple books: (Multi )select books: Tap 'E' (metadata editor bulk mode): Add Tags: <select as many as you want for ALL these books> not a 1 button solution ALSO Adding books has an option to apply a tag to all book being added Add Empty books, has a separate Tag to Add

10-11-2017, 01:22 AM	#1048
compurandom Wizard Posts: 1,012 Karma: 500000 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Rocketbook, kobo aura h2o, kobo forma, kobo libra color	Also, you can use the reading list plugin to add tags. Add list list type: manually add/remove items when changing list: update column for add column to update: tags (or whatever) value to add: your favorite tag... This won't give you a single button, but it's not too far, just a pull down on the reading list to select your tag.

10-17-2017, 07:43 PM	#1050
Strether Guru Posts: 765 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	I wonder if a plugin could be developed that would enable books in the Mobi format to take advantage of the new bold slider. Looks like I'm going to be left with a number of books that this would apply to, and the Booklerly font with just a little boldness makes a big difference in reading pleasure. Jim