Unable to transfer entire Calibre library between two different computers?

[MMatic]

I am tying to transfer an entire Calibre library from one computer (Mac) to another computer (PC).

I have exported the library using "export/import all calibre data" command. I have then transferred these onto google drive.

The second computer downloaded these and used the same command to try and import the library.

However, the import pulled up an error that outlines there is part of the exported data set missing???

"...The last part of this exported data set is missing."

Why is this the case?

What am I doing wrong?

PS: I have tried regenerating the export again in case the file was corrupted, but the same message appeared.

[theducks]

IIRC Google drive tampers with file names (versioning).
So Copy those file to a folder on your new PC, the EXAMINE all their names.
They all should be identically named (pattern), except the first part-00xx.calibre-data
The start at 0001 and are sequential till the last (depends on how big your calibre library sets were)

[MMatic]

Originally Posted by theducks

IIRC Google drive tampers with file names (versioning).
So Copy those file to a folder on your new PC, the EXAMINE all their names.
They all should be identically named (pattern), except the first part-00xx.calibre-data
The start at 0001 and are sequential till the last (depends on how big your calibre library sets were)

Thank you for your reply.

(PS: Image of what the files look like on the second computer attached)


Just to make sure I clearly understand what you are saying.

Are you saying that google drive itself changes versions of the file? I should try and directly copy these on to the new PC?

Do you know if Microsoft OneDrive has the same issue?

I currently dont have the ability to local copy > the two computers are in two separate locations. Is there another way I can transfer the whole library?

[theducks]

Originally Posted by MMatic

Thank you for your reply.

(PS: Image of what the files look like on the second computer attached)


Just to make sure I clearly understand what you are saying.

Are you saying that google drive itself changes versions of the file? I should try and directly copy these on to the new PC?

Do you know if Microsoft OneDrive has the same issue?

I currently dont have the ability to local copy > the two computers are in two separate locations. Is there another way I can transfer the whole library?

Note the mangled EXTENSION PDF
Make them all the same as the first (remove the .PDF )

[hobnail]

Originally Posted by MMatic

I currently dont have the ability to local copy > the two computers are in two separate locations. Is there another way I can transfer the whole library?

Amazon and other places sell these little gizmos called USB flash drives that you could use.

[MMatic]

Originally Posted by theducks

Note the mangled EXTENSION PDF
Make them all the same as the first (remove the .PDF )

Thank you. That was the issue!