Feature Request: Lock Column - Page 2

CRussel · 02-01-2018, 02:28 PM

Can't wait to see it, Kovid. Split view should work well for what I need.

Since I haven't seen it, yet, is there a way to save a view and then re-apply it later? Or have multiple split views I can choose from?

BetterRed · 02-01-2018, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

Can't wait to see it, Kovid. Split view should work well for what I need.

Since I haven't seen it, yet, is there a way to save a view and then re-apply it later? Or have multiple split views I can choose from?

You can do that with the existing View Manager plugin (i.e. name, save and reuse), my fingers are crossed that the new Spilt View will not interfere with its operation or vice-versa.

TBH: I would like to see most of the View Manager functionality folded into the calibre core - some of its features, such as its use of Saved Searches could probably be dropped.

BR

kovidgoyal · 02-01-2018, 08:18 PM

calibre remembers your split view settings (just as it does your main book list settings), but there is no way to have multiple ones, probably, as BR says the View Manager plugin could be enhanced to support that.

kovidgoyal · 02-01-2018, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

You can do that with the existing View Manager plugin (i.e. name, save and reuse), my fingers are crossed that the new Spilt View will not interfere with its operation or vice-versa.

Hopefully it doesn't. I have tried not to change any existing APIs as much as possible. But if it does, it should be an easy fix.

Quote:

TBH: I would like to see most of the View Manager functionality folded into the calibre core - some of its features, such as its use of Saved Searches could probably be dropped.

BR

Someday, sure. But given that the plugin exists and works, I'd rather focus on doing stuff for which there are no plugins.

BetterRed · 02-01-2018, 10:06 PM

Recent changes to the VM plugin means it no longer works for me, so I'm using an 'old' version - hence my earlier comment

BR

CRussel · 02-09-2018, 12:58 PM

The split library feature (resolution to lock column request) is in the new build and it works very well. Thank you!

avd33 · 02-09-2018, 02:36 PM

how to lock a column ?

CRussel · 02-09-2018, 02:50 PM

right click is your friend

Right click on the columns header and select Split the Book List

avd33 · 02-09-2018, 02:55 PM

columns are synchronized

CRussel · 02-09-2018, 03:01 PM

The way it is implemented you can have a split view of the library. When you do so, you can arrange the split in such a way that you can view different portions of the Calibre "spreadsheet", giving you essentially a locked column effect. It's not exactly a locked column, but it provides the functionality necessary to allow you to see and set values on the right hand columns while still seeing the left hand columns (Title for example!) in the left split.

CRussel · 02-09-2018, 03:18 PM

Also, if you install the View Manager plugin, you can create multiple pre-defined views and save them. The combination of the new feature and the existing plug-in is quite effective and will make navigating and working with Calibre noticeably better, IMO.

avd33 · 02-09-2018, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the answer :пальцы вверх:: Chinscratch:

avd33 · 02-09-2018, 04:06 PM

Two independent window view columns (Total Commander) ?

kovidgoyal · 02-09-2018, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

The split library feature (resolution to lock column request) is in the new build and it works very well. Thank you!

You're welcome

un_pogaz · 02-10-2018, 05:36 AM

Excellent addition, but I have a problem/bug with the "split column": When I reopen caliber, the split bar is reset to middle of screen (when at closing it is as shown in the picture).

Spoiler:

Forget? Bug? What can I do about it?

02-09-2018, 12:58 PM	#21
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Thanks, Kovid! The split library feature (resolution to lock column request) is in the new build and it works very well. Thank you!

02-10-2018, 05:36 AM	#30
un_pogaz Chalut o/ Posts: 439 Karma: 145424 Join Date: Dec 2017 Device: Kobo	Excellent addition, but I have a problem/bug with the "split column": When I reopen caliber, the split bar is reset to middle of screen (when at closing it is as shown in the picture). Spoiler: Closed/normal used Forget? Bug? What can I do about it? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by DoctorOhh; 02-10-2018 at 09:27 AM. Reason: Added attached image

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02-01-2018, 02:28 PM	#16
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Can't wait to see it, Kovid. Split view should work well for what I need. Since I haven't seen it, yet, is there a way to save a view and then re-apply it later? Or have multiple split views I can choose from?

02-01-2018, 08:18 PM	#18
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,377 Karma: 27230406 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	calibre remembers your split view settings (just as it does your main book list settings), but there is no way to have multiple ones, probably, as BR says the View Manager plugin could be enhanced to support that.

02-01-2018, 10:06 PM	#20
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,741 Karma: 30237526 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Recent changes to the VM plugin means it no longer works for me, so I'm using an 'old' version - hence my earlier comment BR

02-09-2018, 02:36 PM	#22
avd33 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: none	how to lock a column ?

02-09-2018, 02:50 PM	#23
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	right click is your friend Right click on the columns header and select Split the Book List

02-09-2018, 02:55 PM	#24
avd33 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: none	columns are synchronized

02-09-2018, 03:01 PM	#25
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	The way it is implemented you can have a split view of the library. When you do so, you can arrange the split in such a way that you can view different portions of the Calibre "spreadsheet", giving you essentially a locked column effect. It's not exactly a locked column, but it provides the functionality necessary to allow you to see and set values on the right hand columns while still seeing the left hand columns (Title for example!) in the left split.

02-09-2018, 03:18 PM	#26
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Also, if you install the View Manager plugin, you can create multiple pre-defined views and save them. The combination of the new feature and the existing plug-in is quite effective and will make navigating and working with Calibre noticeably better, IMO.

02-09-2018, 03:19 PM	#27
avd33 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: none	Thanks for the answer :пальцы вверх:: Chinscratch:

02-09-2018, 04:06 PM	#28
avd33 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: none	Two independent window view columns (Total Commander) ?

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