Custom columns in metadata editor

[maddz]

I've got several custom columns, one of which is the calibre book ID. I can get it to display in the column list, but not the metadata editor. The reason I want it there is that I use the calibre book ID as a cross-reference to my LibraryThing account and the only way I can copy it is by manually typing it in...

Also, I'd like to be able to format the ID to 5 digits with a prefix (left-padded with 0). That will allow me to copy and paste as I found a significant number of mistakes when doing my recent mammoth cross-reference.

Any suggestions on how this can be accomplished?

[kovidgoyal]

The calibre id is immutable you cannot edit it

[maddz]

I don't want to edit it; I just want to be able to copy it from within the metadata editor. Trying to copy it from the book list is a pain.

That's why I was asking about setting a custom column.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by maddz

I don't want to edit it; I just want to be able to copy it from within the metadata editor. Trying to copy it from the book list is a pain.

That's why I was asking about setting a custom column.

That books ID can change due to some Calibre activities you do.
If you want an ID for you use, insert it into { identifiers}

MyId: myvalue

That will get embedded (if you convert, Polish or a few other) in the book just like an ISBN and will survive a Copy to Library or even a simple add book (if it was embedded)

[kovidgoyal]

Similarly custom columns that are based on templates are not editable so they wont show up in the metadata editor. calibre ids are internal to calibre, I would not recommend you use them externally.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by maddz

I've got several custom columns, one of which is the calibre book ID. I can get it to display in the column list, but not the metadata editor. The reason I want it there is that I use the calibre book ID as a cross-reference to my LibraryThing account and the only way I can copy it is by manually typing it in...

Also, I'd like to be able to format the ID to 5 digits with a prefix (left-padded with 0). That will allow me to copy and paste as I found a significant number of mistakes when doing my recent mammoth cross-reference.

Any suggestions on how this can be accomplished?

Show your formatted Book number in Book details, double click it there, Ctrl+C - et voila it's in your clipboard.



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