Beta testing libprs500's new GUI - Page 24

kovidgoyal · 11-22-2007, 12:55 PM

It's stored in the database file library1.db, whoose location depends on OS. Just search for it. At the moment you cannot export metadata, but its easy to implement and if you open a bug report, I'll get around to it

FixB · 11-22-2007, 12:59 PM

Thanks very much (again !) kovidgoyal !!

Mitchll · 12-13-2007, 06:26 PM

Kovid
Is it possible to merge two databases? Also, after export book file to disk, can I import full fie, ie lrf plus source file plus data into one "slot" in existing database?

Mitch

kovidgoyal · 12-13-2007, 08:29 PM

No merging is not possible. A full import feature is on my TODO list. It will allow you to export you database and then re-import it with all metadata.

Mitchll · 12-13-2007, 09:02 PM

Thanks, something to look forward to.
Mitch

sea2stars · 12-15-2007, 11:49 AM

Kovid,

I just noticed with the current Windows release that we can now store the database where we choose. However, would it be possible to store the database on the reader itself, using a memory stick if available? If not, I guess I could store it on my thumb drive on my keys, along with the installer, for when I travel and would like to update my library/Reader.

Also, under the configuration, could there be support to show which headers (Author, Title, etc.) are visible? And.. could a "Book Finished", or simply a "Read" tag be added? Of course, if the first line of the "Comments" section was visible on the main screen, that'd work too.

All in all, I'm very happy at how the program is maturing!

kovidgoyal · 12-15-2007, 01:23 PM

The problem with storing the database on a removable drive is that windows may not give it the same drive letter on a different computer. Indeed, the drive letter may not exist at all, in which case libprs500 may not start. You would have to copy the database from the removable disk to the harddisk. I suppose I could add an "import database" option withing the GUI that will make this easy.

Customizing the displayed columns, is on my TODO list, but it has a rather low priority.

Both the tags and the comments are displayed in the status bar when you click on a book. You can also search on both tags and comments.

sea2stars · 12-15-2007, 03:06 PM

Bummer. But it's no difficulty for me to just copy a backup of the database to my thumb drive and then copy it to another system.

Heh. Right after I posted I checked out the ticket listing on the libprs500 site; should've done that in the first place.

*nod* I noticed that they are displayed when you click the book, but when you're trying to remember which books/short stories you've read out of a couple hundred entries, it would be a benefit to have some of that info available without clicking through every entry. I agree that it's a low priority though.

Mitchll · 12-15-2007, 03:39 PM

I'm getting the following conversion error message (same for several books):

AttributeError: GetCharMap instance has no attribute '_GetCharMap__bug_handler'
Failed to perform job: Convert book:Stone angel
Detailed traceback:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "libprs500\gui2\jobs.pyo", line 97, in run
File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\any\convert_from.pyo", line 140, in main
File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\any\convert_from.pyo", line 117, in process_file
File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 85, in process_file
File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 178, in generate_html2
File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 169, in generate_xml
File "rtf2xml\ParseRtf.pyo", line 399, in parse_rtf
File "rtf2xml\hex_2_utf8.pyo", line 778, in convert_hex_2_utf8
File "rtf2xml\hex_2_utf8.pyo", line 198, in __initiate_values
File "rtf2xml\get_char_map.pyo", line 68, in get_char_map
AttributeError: GetCharMap instance has no attribute '_GetCharMap__bug_handler'
Log:
[INFO] convert_from.pyo:177: Converting RTF to XML...

Mitch

kovidgoyal · 12-15-2007, 03:45 PM

Send me one of these RTF files

ctennenh · 12-17-2007, 03:09 PM

Kovid, I've noticed that most or all (I can't recall if it's ever worked) lrf's created with Docudesk's DeskUnPDF will not allow addition into the library, nor directly to the reader. They are recognized by the Connect software under XP, however. In LibPRS500 in OS X (10.4) I get an error and have to force quit. If you need me to I'll grab a screenshot of the error next time.

kovidgoyal · 12-17-2007, 08:16 PM

Even better attach a sample LRF to a ticket.

tsgreer · 12-24-2007, 05:46 PM

Kovid, have you had any luck/time at getting around to a version of html2prc? I love the stuff you did for my Sony and my Kindle could use some Kovid TLC as well.

kovidgoyal · 12-24-2007, 07:20 PM

Not yet, (un)fortunately I just made a couple of breakthroughs in my research, so libprs is on the backburner for a bit :-)

tsgreer · 12-24-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Not yet, (un)fortunately I just made a couple of breakthroughs in my research, so libprs is on the backburner for a bit :-)

Wait, you have a real life? What the hell?

You're not allowed to have a real life! Ok, ok, maybe I am just jealous because I have no real life.

12-13-2007, 06:26 PM	#348
Mitchll Cave Dweller Posts: 220 Karma: 1986 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Ipad Sony reader prs-505 prs-900	Kovid Is it possible to merge two databases? Also, after export book file to disk, can I import full fie, ie lrf plus source file plus data into one "slot" in existing database? Mitch Last edited by Mitchll; 12-13-2007 at 08:11 PM.

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11-22-2007, 12:55 PM	#346
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	It's stored in the database file library1.db, whoose location depends on OS. Just search for it. At the moment you cannot export metadata, but its easy to implement and if you open a bug report, I'll get around to it

11-22-2007, 12:59 PM	#347
FixB Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 499 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: France, Toulouse Device: Sony PRS500	Thanks very much (again !) kovidgoyal !!

12-13-2007, 08:29 PM	#349
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	No merging is not possible. A full import feature is on my TODO list. It will allow you to export you database and then re-import it with all metadata.

12-13-2007, 09:02 PM	#350
Mitchll Cave Dweller Posts: 220 Karma: 1986 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Ipad Sony reader prs-505 prs-900	Thanks, something to look forward to. Mitch

12-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#351
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Kovid, I just noticed with the current Windows release that we can now store the database where we choose. However, would it be possible to store the database on the reader itself, using a memory stick if available? If not, I guess I could store it on my thumb drive on my keys, along with the installer, for when I travel and would like to update my library/Reader. Also, under the configuration, could there be support to show which headers (Author, Title, etc.) are visible? And.. could a "Book Finished", or simply a "Read" tag be added? Of course, if the first line of the "Comments" section was visible on the main screen, that'd work too. All in all, I'm very happy at how the program is maturing!

12-15-2007, 01:23 PM	#352
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The problem with storing the database on a removable drive is that windows may not give it the same drive letter on a different computer. Indeed, the drive letter may not exist at all, in which case libprs500 may not start. You would have to copy the database from the removable disk to the harddisk. I suppose I could add an "import database" option withing the GUI that will make this easy. Customizing the displayed columns, is on my TODO list, but it has a rather low priority. Both the tags and the comments are displayed in the status bar when you click on a book. You can also search on both tags and comments.

12-15-2007, 03:06 PM	#353
sea2stars Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 64 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: eb1150, Sony Reader	Bummer. But it's no difficulty for me to just copy a backup of the database to my thumb drive and then copy it to another system. Heh. Right after I posted I checked out the ticket listing on the libprs500 site; should've done that in the first place. nod I noticed that they are displayed when you click the book, but when you're trying to remember which books/short stories you've read out of a couple hundred entries, it would be a benefit to have some of that info available without clicking through every entry. I agree that it's a low priority though.

12-15-2007, 03:39 PM	#354
Mitchll Cave Dweller Posts: 220 Karma: 1986 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Ipad Sony reader prs-505 prs-900	I'm getting the following conversion error message (same for several books): AttributeError: GetCharMap instance has no attribute '_GetCharMap__bug_handler' Failed to perform job: Convert book:Stone angel Detailed traceback: Traceback (most recent call last): File "libprs500\gui2\jobs.pyo", line 97, in run File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\any\convert_from.pyo", line 140, in main File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\any\convert_from.pyo", line 117, in process_file File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 85, in process_file File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 178, in generate_html2 File "libprs500\ebooks\lrf\rtf\convert_from.pyo", line 169, in generate_xml File "rtf2xml\ParseRtf.pyo", line 399, in parse_rtf File "rtf2xml\hex_2_utf8.pyo", line 778, in convert_hex_2_utf8 File "rtf2xml\hex_2_utf8.pyo", line 198, in __initiate_values File "rtf2xml\get_char_map.pyo", line 68, in get_char_map AttributeError: GetCharMap instance has no attribute '_GetCharMap__bug_handler' Log: [INFO] convert_from.pyo:177: Converting RTF to XML... Mitch

12-15-2007, 03:45 PM	#355
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Send me one of these RTF files

12-17-2007, 03:09 PM	#356
ctennenh Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, CO Device: PRS-500	Kovid, I've noticed that most or all (I can't recall if it's ever worked) lrf's created with Docudesk's DeskUnPDF will not allow addition into the library, nor directly to the reader. They are recognized by the Connect software under XP, however. In LibPRS500 in OS X (10.4) I get an error and have to force quit. If you need me to I'll grab a screenshot of the error next time.

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12-17-2007, 08:16 PM	#357
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Even better attach a sample LRF to a ticket.

12-24-2007, 05:46 PM	#358
tsgreer Lovin' the e-book life... Posts: 633 Karma: 2509 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Device: Ebookwise 1150, Sony PRS-505, Amazon Kindle, BeBook (with OpenInkpot)	Kovid, have you had any luck/time at getting around to a version of html2prc? I love the stuff you did for my Sony and my Kindle could use some Kovid TLC as well.

12-24-2007, 07:20 PM	#359
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,033 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Not yet, (un)fortunately I just made a couple of breakthroughs in my research, so libprs is on the backburner for a bit :-)