ToC fine on Calibre but not on Kobo Glo HD - Page 2

IanD · 07-13-2015, 10:44 AM

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peter_parker · 07-13-2015, 10:54 AM

This is gonna sound silly but how can I access the cano.ncx file?

IanD · 07-13-2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter_parker

This is gonna sound silly but how can I access the cano.ncx file?

That's what Sigil is for. Open it up, find it in the tree on the left, and edit away.

Alternatively, know that epub files are actually zips. Unzip using your favourite unzipper, find and edit the file with your notepad equivalent, then zip it all up again. Calibre actually has a epub editor tool on a context menu which automates this.

rashkae · 07-13-2015, 11:02 AM

Orrrr, you can just Edit the book in Calibre.. (should be an option in the Right click menu)'

(I'll probably never convert the Sigil faithful, but the Calibre editor is really good now.)

peter_parker · 07-13-2015, 11:03 AM

Thanks so much, guys.

I have edited the file on calibre. I don't have my kobo right now but I'll test it soon.

Ripplinger · 07-13-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by peter_parker

Really? That's very strange.

That is the only file I have.

Here's what I see when I open it:

https://mega.co.nz/#!mgUShLZS!jO4tEk...B9I4_HsyRM4xkI

I was only considering a real TOC html page, like shown in this screenshot, and not just accessed from the <-> icon in the menu. I always prefer a real TOC page and I assumed that's what you were referring to.

So you're right, there's no TOC just from the <-> icon. But it does appear once I let Sigil create a real TOC html page as part of the book, then the <-> works as it should as well.

Sorry for the misunderstanding and confusion.

peter_parker · 07-13-2015, 12:17 PM

Still no success :/

I have edited the book on Calibre, deleted the old version on the Kobo and the ToC is still not there.

Am I missing something here? Did you succeed in viewing the ToC on the Kobo?

peter_parker · 07-13-2015, 12:19 PM

Hum... Can I do that on Calibre? Could you share this new ebook file?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplinger

I was only considering a real TOC html page, like shown in this screenshot, and not just accessed from the <-> icon in the menu. I always prefer a real TOC page and I assumed that's what you were referring to.

So you're right, there's no TOC just from the <-> icon. But it does appear once I let Sigil create a real TOC html page as part of the book, then the <-> works as it should as well.

Sorry for the misunderstanding and confusion.

rashkae · 07-13-2015, 12:20 PM

Yes, it works just fine on the Kobo once the ncx is fixed.

The top of the file should look like this:

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<ncx xmlns="http://www.daisy.org/z3986/2005/ncx/" version="2005-1" xml:lang="en">
<head>
<meta name="dtb:uid" content="202cc276-dc77-4347-a8e1-1ec1cadec489"/>
<meta name="dtb:depth" content="1"/>
<meta name="dtb:totalPageCount" content="0"/>
<meta name="dtb:maxPageNumber" content="0"/>
</head>

Ripplinger · 07-13-2015, 12:22 PM

Then I would give my solution a try. In Sigil, you create the TOC from Tools, Table of Contents, Create HTML Table of Contents. It will generate the file and place it at the front of the book. Then it all works from either the <-> icon or from the TOC page itself. Calibre must have a similar option to create a TOC.

You might have to delete the book from the reader, restart it and then add the book back again. It's possible it's still showing the old copy of the book if you didn't do a restart between copies.

Edit: I uploaded my copy to DropBox that you can get here to see the difference.

IanD · 07-13-2015, 12:28 PM

I've just downloaded the book, made the changes suggested in Sigil (file is actually toc.ncx), fixed the justification for good measure, downloaded to my Glo HD, and all is good. The ToC shows fine using the <-> icon. Here is the changed file in Calibre's editor:

[Image violates Posting Guidelines for size - MODERATOR]

peter_parker · 07-13-2015, 02:54 PM

I finally got to see the chapters!

Thanks so much you guys! I've recently got the ereader and started working with Calibre so I'm still find my way around it, but it's really nice to know there's such a helpful community involved in it.

Dr. Drib · 07-14-2015, 10:23 AM

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IanD · 07-14-2015, 11:40 AM

Many apologies. I had actually read those guidelines, so no excuses. Seemed like a small enough pic, but I should have checked. Curse today's hi-res monitors!

Dr. Drib · 07-15-2015, 06:12 AM

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07-13-2015, 10:44 AM	#16
IanD Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 275602 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: York, UK Device: Glo HD, PW2	(removed - obsolete) Last edited by IanD; 07-13-2015 at 10:58 AM. Reason: (where do all these blank lines come from?)

07-13-2015, 12:22 PM	#25
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	Then I would give my solution a try. In Sigil, you create the TOC from Tools, Table of Contents, Create HTML Table of Contents. It will generate the file and place it at the front of the book. Then it all works from either the <-> icon or from the TOC page itself. Calibre must have a similar option to create a TOC. You might have to delete the book from the reader, restart it and then add the book back again. It's possible it's still showing the old copy of the book if you didn't do a restart between copies. Edit: I uploaded my copy to DropBox that you can get here to see the difference. Last edited by Ripplinger; 07-13-2015 at 12:29 PM.

07-13-2015, 12:28 PM	#26
IanD Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 275602 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: York, UK Device: Glo HD, PW2	I've just downloaded the book, made the changes suggested in Sigil (file is actually toc.ncx), fixed the justification for good measure, downloaded to my Glo HD, and all is good. The ToC shows fine using the <-> icon. Here is the changed file in Calibre's editor: [Image violates Posting Guidelines for size - MODERATOR] Last edited by Dr. Drib; 07-14-2015 at 10:22 AM.

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07-13-2015, 10:54 AM	#17
peter_parker Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Android	This is gonna sound silly but how can I access the cano.ncx file?

07-13-2015, 11:02 AM	#19
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,274 Karma: 5935030 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	Orrrr, you can just Edit the book in Calibre.. (should be an option in the Right click menu)' (I'll probably never convert the Sigil faithful, but the Calibre editor is really good now.)

07-13-2015, 11:03 AM	#20
peter_parker Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Android	Thanks so much, guys. I have edited the file on calibre. I don't have my kobo right now but I'll test it soon.

07-13-2015, 12:17 PM	#22
peter_parker Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Android	Still no success :/ I have edited the book on Calibre, deleted the old version on the Kobo and the ToC is still not there. Am I missing something here? Did you succeed in viewing the ToC on the Kobo?

07-13-2015, 02:54 PM	#27
peter_parker Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Android	I finally got to see the chapters! Thanks so much you guys! I've recently got the ereader and started working with Calibre so I'm still find my way around it, but it's really nice to know there's such a helpful community involved in it.

07-14-2015, 10:23 AM	#28
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,442 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Moderator Notice IanD Please take a few moments to read our Posting Guidelines, in particular the part about the maximum image size allowed (600x600 pixels). Images that violate those guidelines will be deleted. It is every member's responsibility to read our Posting Guidelines and follow them. Thanks.

07-14-2015, 11:40 AM	#29
IanD Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 275602 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: York, UK Device: Glo HD, PW2	Many apologies. I had actually read those guidelines, so no excuses. Seemed like a small enough pic, but I should have checked. Curse today's hi-res monitors!

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