Is there an easier way to import paired epub and mobi versions?

MarjaE · 04-15-2021, 05:58 PM

So far, I'm only aware of 2 options:

1. Import one format, then manually add the other.

2. Import both formats, then manually merge the appropriate book records.

I can't find anything about importing them in the manual. https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/

ownedbycats · 04-15-2021, 06:03 PM

Preferences > Adding Books > Adding Actions > Auto-merge added books if they already exist

BetterRed · 04-15-2021, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarjaE

So far, I'm only aware of 2 options:

1. Import one format, then manually add the other.

2. Import both formats, then manually merge the appropriate book records.

I can't find anything about importing them in the manual. https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/

If both formats are in the same folder :

1.

Click image for larger version

Name: Screenshot 2021-04-16 074056.jpg
Views: 200
Size: 48.9 KB
ID: 186634

2.

Click image for larger version

Name: Screenshot 2021-04-16 074132.jpg
Views: 197
Size: 12.1 KB
ID: 186635

BR

MarjaE · 04-15-2021, 07:59 PM

Thanks.

1. I list the distributors and publishers in the metadata. I don't want to merge different versions, because that would screw up the metadata, just different formats of the same version.

1 workaround. Using the same-folder setting would probably help.

2. I have trouble navigating from Calibre to the different folders, I much prefer to navigate in the Finder, select the books, and Open With > Calibre.

2 workaround. Navigating in the Finder, then moving the books to a transfer or auto-import folder should work.

P.S. I can't find the setting for multi-file books shown above, or a setting to move files to another folder to avoid deletion during auto-import.

A possible workaround is to give up on auto-import, but keep a consistent transfer folder for these imports.

BetterRed · 04-15-2021, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarjaE

…
2. I have trouble navigating from Calibre to the different folders, I much prefer to navigate in the Finder, select the books, and Open With > Calibre.

- me too, I get the same result with File Explorer->Send To.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarjaE

…
A possible workaround is to give up on auto-import, but keep a consistent transfer folder for these imports.

I gave up on autoadd because I had too many cases where I needed to adjust Preferences.

I would copy the mobi to the clipboard, add the epub from Finder as you do now, then and use calibre Add Books->Add files to selected book records from clipboard to paste the mobi into the just created book record -- the Alt+Shift+V in my prior screenshot is a custom shortcut.

If you had an epub, and a mobi and a txt, you could then copy the mobi and the txt to the clipboard, add the epub to create the book, paste the clipboard items into the just created book record.

BR

crashnburn · 08-25-2021, 08:12 AM

I might have to do some of the above as well in trying to organize my collections here and there in drives and folders.

04-15-2021, 05:58 PM	#1
MarjaE Guru Posts: 942 Karma: 53902736 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: multiple	Is there an easier way to import paired epub and mobi versions? So far, I'm only aware of 2 options: 1. Import one format, then manually add the other. 2. Import both formats, then manually merge the appropriate book records. I can't find anything about importing them in the manual. https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/

04-15-2021, 07:59 PM	#4
MarjaE Guru Posts: 942 Karma: 53902736 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: multiple	Thanks. 1. I list the distributors and publishers in the metadata. I don't want to merge different versions, because that would screw up the metadata, just different formats of the same version. 1 workaround. Using the same-folder setting would probably help. 2. I have trouble navigating from Calibre to the different folders, I much prefer to navigate in the Finder, select the books, and Open With > Calibre. 2 workaround. Navigating in the Finder, then moving the books to a transfer or auto-import folder should work. P.S. I can't find the setting for multi-file books shown above, or a setting to move files to another folder to avoid deletion during auto-import. A possible workaround is to give up on auto-import, but keep a consistent transfer folder for these imports. Last edited by MarjaE; 04-15-2021 at 08:49 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Remove all mobi versions of a book where there is a corresponding epub?	bongoman	Library Management	2	06-26-2020 02:02 AM
s&r for paired tags	AlanHK	Sigil	34	08-20-2014 12:27 PM
Converting from PRC/Mobi or LRF to EPUB: Which is Easier/More Straightforward?	Arrghus	Conversion	3	07-26-2011 11:05 PM
Creating standard Mobi books tutorial (the easier way)	medwatt	Kindle Formats	5	02-22-2011 07:53 PM
Easier to strip: MOBI or LIT?	afa	Workshop	22	10-05-2010 03:55 PM

04-15-2021, 06:03 PM	#2
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 11,359 Karma: 79528341 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	Preferences > Adding Books > Adding Actions > Auto-merge added books if they already exist

08-25-2021, 08:12 AM	#6
crashnburn Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 2160280 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: iPad1 iOS 5.1.1b, iPhone 4	I might have to do some of the above as well in trying to organize my collections here and there in drives and folders.