Automatic Metadata merging

McStubb · 09-01-2021, 04:01 PM

Kinda interesting question, when doing a mass metadata download would it be possible to add a feature to auto merge data where the title and author info match what is already on the record? Would allow for updating records and only review data where the title/author have a miss-match.

Thanks

McStubb · 09-05-2021, 05:08 PM

Or would it be possible to add an option to compare each field and then either outline or fill the background of the field if they matched?

kovidgoyal · 09-05-2021, 10:08 PM

There is already a review metadata button that lets you compare fields.

McStubb · 09-05-2021, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

There is already a review metadata button that lets you compare fields.

I know that, what I was referring to was an easy way to flag changed fields. When using the metadata review visually flagging fields that either match or were changed (with a color) allows for quicker and easier human review. After updating and reviewing 200 metadata changes manually comparing the fields is prone to higher rates of human error. (Not recognizing changed fields) Being able to either use a red/green field background or outlining (similar to what is done in the title, title sort) would be a big boon.

McStubb · 09-05-2021, 11:45 PM

Take a look at the attached markup, in this simple example, the fields that match/are not being modified during the metadata refresh are outlined in green.

kovidgoyal · 09-06-2021, 02:08 AM

changed fields are marked by their titles being bold and italic. I find that quite sufficient.

McStubb · 09-06-2021, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

changed fields are marked by their titles being bold and italic. I find that quite sufficient.

Thanks! Never noticed that correlation. That should be enough.

jbacelar · 09-07-2021, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

There is already a review metadata button that lets you compare fields.

This is the first time I have heard of that button.
Since I can't find it anywhere, could someone tell me where it is? Thanks in advance.

kovidgoyal · 09-07-2021, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbacelar

This is the first time I have heard of that button.
Since I can't find it anywhere, could someone tell me where it is? Thanks in advance.

When you download metadata in bulk once the download compeltes you get a popup which lets you choose to review metadata.

jbacelar · 09-07-2021, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

When you download metadata in bulk once the download compeltes you get a popup which lets you choose to review metadata.

Thank you very much, Kovid

theducks · 09-07-2021, 10:22 AM

Kovid
Would it be possible to have the arrow have the ability to Block the autofill of a blank (left side) field.
Currently if it is blank, it auto copies on save without an arrow click

kovidgoyal · 09-07-2021, 10:34 AM

You want to erase the existing metadata and leave it blank?

theducks · 09-07-2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

You want to erase the existing metadata and leave it blank?

Existing (some fields) is already blank, The right side (is wrong) and I don't want it to auto fill JUST that field.
This is only an issue when Left is blank and right is wrong

I want to keep the blank in this case

kovidgoyal · 09-07-2021, 10:02 PM

Use the clear button on the right side field in that case

theducks · 09-08-2021, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Use the clear button on the right side field in that case

How did I miss that in all these years

09-01-2021, 04:01 PM	#1
McStubb Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: None	Automatic Metadata merging Kinda interesting question, when doing a mass metadata download would it be possible to add a feature to auto merge data where the title and author info match what is already on the record? Would allow for updating records and only review data where the title/author have a miss-match. Thanks

09-05-2021, 11:45 PM	#5
McStubb Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: None	Take a look at the attached markup, in this simple example, the fields that match/are not being modified during the metadata refresh are outlined in green. Attached Thumbnails

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McStubb Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2014 Device: None	Or would it be possible to add an option to compare each field and then either outline or fill the background of the field if they matched?

09-05-2021, 10:08 PM	#3
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,373 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	There is already a review metadata button that lets you compare fields.

09-06-2021, 02:08 AM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,373 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	changed fields are marked by their titles being bold and italic. I find that quite sufficient.

09-07-2021, 10:22 AM	#11
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	Kovid Would it be possible to have the arrow have the ability to Block the autofill of a blank (left side) field. Currently if it is blank, it auto copies on save without an arrow click

09-07-2021, 10:34 AM	#12
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,373 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	You want to erase the existing metadata and leave it blank?

09-07-2021, 10:02 PM	#14
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,373 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Use the clear button on the right side field in that case