MapleRead - eBook Reader and Server for iOS - Page 46

romad · 06-16-2023, 12:41 AM

Is it possible that FAQ 30 might have a bearing:

Are the tags of imported books dependent on how I import?
Yes. EPUB books usually embed multiple subject attributes, which are extracted and saved as tags after import in general. However, if they are imported via OPDS catalogs, then the tags of the corresponding OPDS entries completely override the embedded ones.

Also can you give an example of the tags you see being arbitrarily assigned?

peaceridge · 06-17-2023, 09:07 AM

Yes, MapleRead does grab tags not apparent in Calibre. A workaround is to add the tags you want, install Polish Books, check "update metadata in book files" and "Add/replace metadata as a 'book jacket' page" (I'm not sure whether the second one is actually needed). Click on your book, run Polish Books, right click on the book, click remove files of a specific format..., delete original epub. Then transfer your book to MapleRead and the tags will be correct.

romad · 06-17-2023, 11:21 AM

So from where does MapleRead grab those tags? Are they some sort of default in MapleRead?

peaceridge · 06-17-2023, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romad

So from where does MapleRead grab those tags? Are they some sort of default in MapleRead?

It grabs the embedded tags that come from the epub files (from the publisher I presume).

romad · 06-17-2023, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaceridge

It grabs the embedded tags that come from the epub files (from the publisher I presume).

So, in theory, one might be able to open the book with Calibre's "Edit Book" function then find and delete the tags they don't want?

peaceridge · 06-17-2023, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romad

So, in theory, one might be able to open the book with Calibre's "Edit Book" function then find and delete the tags they don't want?

I don't know if you can see all the hidden tags that way. Hopefully someone else can chime in here.

cedhax · 06-17-2023, 09:08 PM

Every EPUB book contains metadata, including title, author, and subjects (<dc:subject>), etc. Apparently MapleRead is displaying subjects as tags, and lets you completely override them as stated in their online FAQ.

If you unzip your .epub (easier on a computer), you can inspect the (original) subjects/tags in a file, usually in a file called content.opf. Sounds inconvenient? Fortunately, there is a much easier way.

Go to Book Info view associated with an EPUB book.

Tap Edit, then Restore All From Book.

You should the see the subjects/tags as originally embedded in the book. (They may or may not match what you see in calibre, depending on what you've done there.)

Now tap Cancel, if you don't really want to restore.

Ryudeathxxx · 08-10-2023, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvdv

I bought Mapleread SE and tried to upload custom fonts: JunicodeTwo and EB Garamond. These are freely available on the internet.
I manage to get them into Mapleread, but for some reason the Italics are not used. I see just a slanted version of the regular font, but these 2 fonts have very distinctive italics that are apparently not used by Mapleread?
When I use for example the embedded Mapleread font Iowan Old Style, the the correct distinctive italics are used! Just not on my uploaded fonts…
Can any of you confirm this behaviour, or maybe have a solution?

Hello, have you found the solution for this? I send an email to support but no answer so far.

fermin · 08-15-2023, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedhax

Every EPUB book contains metadata, including title, author, and subjects (<dc:subject>), etc. Apparently MapleRead is displaying subjects as tags, and lets you completely override them as stated in their online FAQ.

If you unzip your .epub (easier on a computer), you can inspect the (original) subjects/tags in a file, usually in a file called content.opf. Sounds inconvenient? Fortunately, there is a much easier way.

Go to Book Info view associated with an EPUB book.

Tap Edit, then Restore All From Book.

You should the see the subjects/tags as originally embedded in the book. (They may or may not match what you see in calibre, depending on what you've done there.)

Now tap Cancel, if you don't really want to restore.

That's one of the main things that kept me from switching to MapleRead as a replacement for Marvin. Too bad this can't be set as the default. I don't really want to have to do this manually to every book I download. Other readers handle embedded metadata without any issues.

Wiggo · 08-15-2023, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fermin

That's one of the main things that kept me from switching to MapleRead as a replacement for Marvin. Too bad this can't be set as the default. I don't really want to have to do this manually to every book I download. Other readers handle embedded metadata without any issues.

I don’t understand your problem.
MapleRead handles embedded metadata without any problem, except for OPDS imported.
It’s up to you what is embedded and it’s up to you which tags are in your OPDS catalogue.
Both are easy to manage in Calibre with single clicks

fermin · 08-15-2023, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggo

I don’t understand your problem.
MapleRead handles embedded metadata without any problem, except for OPDS imported.
It’s up to you what is embedded and it’s up to you which tags are in your OPDS catalogue.
Both are easy to manage in Calibre with single clicks

I'd like to use OPDS import - the interface is better than when I connect to my Calibre-Web container using HTML. And my metadata is both in the catalogue as well as embedded in the .epub files.

Wiggo · 08-15-2023, 02:28 PM

So what’s the problem, fermin?

fermin · 08-15-2023, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggo

So what’s the problem, fermin?

Having to edit every book after the download and having to import the metadata (series, #of book in series, tags from Calibre) in the ebook.

romad · 08-15-2023, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fermin

Having to edit every book after the download and having to import the metadata (series, #of book in series, tags from Calibre) in the ebook.

Are you converting them to ePUB? Is it possible the conversion process might be a problem? I convert Kindle ebooks to ePUB in Calibre and I always have to manually enter the Series name before converting or it doesn't appear in the ePUB.

Wiggo · 08-15-2023, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fermin

Having to edit every book after the download and having to import the metadata (series, #of book in series, tags from Calibre) in the ebook.

You said the metadata is embedded, so also the series info is embedded.
I have no problems in MapleRead with embedded series info.
Somewhere in your process is a mistake.

Edit: what do you mean by download? Download from vendor or from calibre?

Edit2: @romad: in the original kindle ePub there is no series info?

Edit3: I just downloaded an old buy from Amazon and yes, there is no series info in the azw3

06-17-2023, 09:08 PM	#682
cedhax Addict Posts: 288 Karma: 1546488 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: ipad	Every EPUB book contains metadata, including title, author, and subjects (<dc:subject>), etc. Apparently MapleRead is displaying subjects as tags, and lets you completely override them as stated in their online FAQ. If you unzip your .epub (easier on a computer), you can inspect the (original) subjects/tags in a file, usually in a file called content.opf. Sounds inconvenient? Fortunately, there is a much easier way. Go to Book Info view associated with an EPUB book. Tap Edit, then Restore All From Book. You should the see the subjects/tags as originally embedded in the book. (They may or may not match what you see in calibre, depending on what you've done there.) Now tap Cancel, if you don't really want to restore.

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06-16-2023, 12:41 AM	#676
romad U.S. Air Force, Retired Posts: 210 Karma: 5212 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ Device: iPad Mini 5 & Mini 6	Is it possible that FAQ 30 might have a bearing: Are the tags of imported books dependent on how I import? Yes. EPUB books usually embed multiple subject attributes, which are extracted and saved as tags after import in general. However, if they are imported via OPDS catalogs, then the tags of the corresponding OPDS entries completely override the embedded ones. Also can you give an example of the tags you see being arbitrarily assigned?

06-17-2023, 09:07 AM	#677
peaceridge Wizard Posts: 1,029 Karma: 4407864 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Kobo Aura1, Nexus7.2, Galaxy Tab A 8.4, Ipad Air & Mini 6	Yes, MapleRead does grab tags not apparent in Calibre. A workaround is to add the tags you want, install Polish Books, check "update metadata in book files" and "Add/replace metadata as a 'book jacket' page" (I'm not sure whether the second one is actually needed). Click on your book, run Polish Books, right click on the book, click remove files of a specific format..., delete original epub. Then transfer your book to MapleRead and the tags will be correct.

06-17-2023, 11:21 AM	#678
romad U.S. Air Force, Retired Posts: 210 Karma: 5212 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ Device: iPad Mini 5 & Mini 6	So from where does MapleRead grab those tags? Are they some sort of default in MapleRead?

08-15-2023, 02:28 PM	#687
Wiggo Leftutti Posts: 550 Karma: 1717097 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Bavaria Device: iPad Pro, Kobo Libra 2	So what’s the problem, fermin?