Is there a way to automatically export the library

MsFlutter · 08-10-2023, 02:42 PM

Basically what it says on the tin

I read a lot away from home, but the sites I use to download new books are blocked on my laptop. I used to sync calibre to google drive, but after hearing about it hiding books from calibre I turned it off.

Is there a way to get calibre to export the entire library to a folder - Ideally every time a change is made, but on startup would work too - so that I can sync that folder with google drive and not have to worry about breaking stuff?

Sirtel · 08-10-2023, 03:18 PM

You can use FreeFileSync (mirror mode) to mirror a copy to another folder. Close Calibre before you start FreeFileSync, and never use the two-way mode.

Comfy.n · 08-10-2023, 03:54 PM

FFS setup should look like this:

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Thanks @Sirtel for suggesting FreeFileSync, it has become my current and definitive solution for library backup (on a external HDD).

Quoth · 08-13-2023, 05:29 AM

I use rsync and also GUI for it, grsync, on Linux.

MsFlutter · 08-13-2023, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Comfy.n

FFS setup should look like this:

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Thanks @Sirtel for suggesting FreeFileSync, it has become my current and definitive solution for library backup (on a external HDD).

This worked, thank you!

For Backreaders: To get it to sync automatically, I set up my folders, went to file -> save as batch job, then went to my desktop and opened RealTimeSync (if it's not there, check C:\Program Files\FreeFileSync).
Then I went to file -> open and opened that same batch job, set the time to 60 seconds, saved that, and started it.
You'll still have to start RealTimeSync up manually though unless you set it to run upon login.

JSWolf · 08-13-2023, 08:27 AM

FreeFileSync is the best. Forget the others mentioned.

JSWolf · 08-13-2023, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsFlutter

Basically what it says on the tin

I read a lot away from home, but the sites I use to download new books are blocked on my laptop. I used to sync calibre to google drive, but after hearing about it hiding books from calibre I turned it off.

Is there a way to get calibre to export the entire library to a folder - Ideally every time a change is made, but on startup would work too - so that I can sync that folder with google drive and not have to worry about breaking stuff?

The prices of M.2 SSD drives has dropped considerably. You could get a 1TB or 2TB M.2 SSD drive and a USB case for it. Then you can use FreeFileSync to sync your library to the SSD drive via USB. That means your library would be with you can very portable.

BetterRed · 08-13-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

FreeFileSync is the best. Forget the others mentioned.

It's not, doesn't run on Android or IOS for a start.

BR

Sirtel · 08-13-2023, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

It's not, doesn't run on Android or IOS for a start.

BR

Neither does Calibre, so you'll have to use Windows/Linux/MacOS anyway to back up your library.

BetterRed · 08-13-2023, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Neither does Calibre, so you'll have to use Windows/Linux/MacOS anyway to back up your library.

YMMV - but I prefer to backup my calibre libraries along with everything else on 8 devices which are a mix of Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS (only one of which has calibre installed) to the same storage locations using the same software (GoodSync).

BR

Wiggo · 08-13-2023, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

YMMV - but I prefer to backup my calibre libraries along with everything else on 8 devices which are a mix of Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS (only one of which has calibre installed) to the same storage locations using the same software (GoodSync).

BR

On iOS the reviews aren’t good (not integrated in iOS) and for android it looks like you still need a PC for syncing to NAS - not exactly ideal.

BetterRed · 08-14-2023, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiggo

On iOS the reviews aren’t good (not integrated in iOS) and for android it looks like you still need a PC for syncing to NAS - not exactly ideal.

It works for the three of us - including one person who is frequently off shore.

You seem to have a habit of responding to my posts in a negative manner - may I ask why?

BR

Wiggo · 08-14-2023, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

It works for the three of us - including one person who is frequently off shore.

You seem to have a habit of responding to my posts in a negative manner - may I ask why?

BR

You may and I can tell you that you are wrong.
I have only looked at your proposed software

JSWolf · 08-14-2023, 03:40 PM

I still think my solution of an external M.2 drive and FreeFileSync to back-up is the best solution. It means if you don't have a net connection (or fast enough), you still have your library in full and easily accessible.

cvs · 08-21-2023, 01:18 PM

so no way of having a hook on exit of calibre, to refresh an exported library with latest added ebooks?

08-10-2023, 02:42 PM	#1
MsFlutter Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2023 Device: Android 12 phone	Is there a way to automatically export the library Basically what it says on the tin I read a lot away from home, but the sites I use to download new books are blocked on my laptop. I used to sync calibre to google drive, but after hearing about it hiding books from calibre I turned it off. Is there a way to get calibre to export the entire library to a folder - Ideally every time a change is made, but on startup would work too - so that I can sync that folder with google drive and not have to worry about breaking stuff?

08-10-2023, 03:54 PM	#3
Comfy.n want to learn what I want Posts: 1,611 Karma: 7891011 Join Date: Sep 2020 Device: none	FFS setup should look like this: Thanks @Sirtel for suggesting FreeFileSync, it has become my current and definitive solution for library backup (on a external HDD).

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08-10-2023, 03:18 PM	#2
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,472 Karma: 239219543 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	You can use FreeFileSync (mirror mode) to mirror a copy to another folder. Close Calibre before you start FreeFileSync, and never use the two-way mode.

08-13-2023, 05:29 AM	#4
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,033 Karma: 105092227 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	I use rsync and also GUI for it, grsync, on Linux.

08-13-2023, 08:27 AM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	FreeFileSync is the best. Forget the others mentioned.

08-14-2023, 03:40 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I still think my solution of an external M.2 drive and FreeFileSync to back-up is the best solution. It means if you don't have a net connection (or fast enough), you still have your library in full and easily accessible.

08-21-2023, 01:18 PM	#15
cvs Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: Onyx Boox Note 2	so no way of having a hook on exit of calibre, to refresh an exported library with latest added ebooks?