Trouble with one file - Page 2

speedlever · 07-21-2011, 06:20 AM

Ok. I am confused. Something screwy is going on here.

I am trying to add an azw file to calibre. I have the format window open to azw. When I add the azw file in question, I see it appear in the azw list, but the file count in the left pane never changes. If I navigate away from the azw list to another format, then return to azw, the newly imported azw file is not shown. BUT, I find it in the mobi format section and the formats associated with it is only mobi. How did the conversion happen?

Is this one problem child file wreaking havoc in calibre or am I just not understanding the process?

DoctorOhh · 07-21-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlever

I am trying to add an azw file to calibre. I have the format window open to azw. When I add the azw file in question, I see it appear in the azw list, but the file count in the left pane never changes. If I navigate away from the azw list to another format, then return to azw, the newly imported azw file is not shown. BUT, I find it in the mobi format section and the formats associated with it is only mobi. How did the conversion happen?

You have added a third party DeDRM plugin that during import is removing the drm and changing the AZW (mobi drm file) to Mobi (no drm).

speedlever · 07-21-2011, 06:34 AM

So there is DRM involved. Looking at the file description in Amazon, I looked for the normal tell-tale clues, but didn't see any indicating DRM was associated. Rats.

So is it most likely that the file itself has a problem? OTOH, I can read it fine in my K3 and in K4PC. Why am I unable to read it in the calibre reader?

...scratching my head on this one.

DoctorOhh · 07-21-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlever

So there is DRM involved.

This is my guess.

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Originally Posted by speedlever

So is it most likely that the file itself has a problem? OTOH, I can read it fine in my K3 and in K4PC. Why am I unable to read it in the calibre reader?

The K3 and K4PC read the AZW file before the DeDRM plugin gets a hold of it. Make sure you have the latest version of the plugin. It may be that the AZW file content might not be fully decrypted and thus gets tripped up during conversion. I'll let other folk comment further about the possibilities.

speedlever · 07-21-2011, 06:56 AM

Walt,

I'm running tools 4.5 which is the latest. I'll post a comment in the appropriate blog and see if they have any thoughts.

Thanks again.

alansplace · 07-21-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by speedlever

Walt,

I'm running tools 4.5 which is the latest. I'll post a comment in the appropriate blog and see if they have any thoughts.

Thanks again.

if you don't want the azw file converted then disable the appropriate plugin before importing the azw. of course if it's truly an azw with drm then you won't be able to read it in calibre.

speedlever · 07-21-2011, 11:50 AM

True. Which will tell me for sure if it has DRM. And certainly can't hurt my present status with that file.

alansplace · 07-21-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by speedlever

True. Which will tell me for sure if it has DRM. And certainly can't hurt my present status with that file.

exactly

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07-21-2011, 06:20 AM	#16
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	Ok. I am confused. Something screwy is going on here. I am trying to add an azw file to calibre. I have the format window open to azw. When I add the azw file in question, I see it appear in the azw list, but the file count in the left pane never changes. If I navigate away from the azw list to another format, then return to azw, the newly imported azw file is not shown. BUT, I find it in the mobi format section and the formats associated with it is only mobi. How did the conversion happen? Is this one problem child file wreaking havoc in calibre or am I just not understanding the process?

07-21-2011, 06:34 AM	#18
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	So there is DRM involved. Looking at the file description in Amazon, I looked for the normal tell-tale clues, but didn't see any indicating DRM was associated. Rats. So is it most likely that the file itself has a problem? OTOH, I can read it fine in my K3 and in K4PC. Why am I unable to read it in the calibre reader? ...scratching my head on this one.

07-21-2011, 06:56 AM	#20
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	Walt, I'm running tools 4.5 which is the latest. I'll post a comment in the appropriate blog and see if they have any thoughts. Thanks again.

07-21-2011, 11:50 AM	#22
speedlever Fanatic Posts: 592 Karma: 138200 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC, USA Device: PW2014, PW2012, iPad Pro	True. Which will tell me for sure if it has DRM. And certainly can't hurt my present status with that file.

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