Add a cover to 'auto add' conversions

skb · 07-13-2019, 08:45 PM

I've just (re)discovered the auto-add feature. I've been converting old HTML files, and putting them into the "automatic" directory. Fabulous! Loving it!

One thing that would be handy would be a cover.

Is there a way to get the auto add to also add a cover?

kovidgoyal · 07-13-2019, 10:49 PM

You mean an automatically generated cover?

skb · 07-13-2019, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the quick reply, Kovid.

Yes. Auto generated.

But here's the thing...when I "view" the new epub, it has a cover. But when I view the metadata...no cover. I just discovered this.

It's not a big thing. But I wonder if I'm doing something wrong?

kovidgoyal · 07-14-2019, 12:14 AM

No nothing wrong. Conversion happens after the book is added to calibre. Adding books does not auto-generate a cover, conversion to EPUB does.

I could probably have a cover auto-generated when adding a book with no cover, open a ticket for it and I will look into it when I have some time.

skb · 07-14-2019, 12:26 AM

I feel that opening a ticket for a (I now realise) working feature is a bit harsh.

Thanks again Kovid!

07-13-2019, 08:45 PM	#1
skb Evangelist Posts: 401 Karma: 1597305 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipod G4, MacOS 10.12, Calibre, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	Add a cover to 'auto add' conversions I've just (re)discovered the auto-add feature. I've been converting old HTML files, and putting them into the "automatic" directory. Fabulous! Loving it! One thing that would be handy would be a cover. Is there a way to get the auto add to also add a cover?

07-13-2019, 10:52 PM	#3
skb Evangelist Posts: 401 Karma: 1597305 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipod G4, MacOS 10.12, Calibre, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	Thanks for the quick reply, Kovid. Yes. Auto generated. But here's the thing...when I "view" the new epub, it has a cover. But when I view the metadata...no cover. I just discovered this. It's not a big thing. But I wonder if I'm doing something wrong? Last edited by skb; 07-13-2019 at 10:52 PM. Reason: I have no manners.

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07-13-2019, 10:49 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,840 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	You mean an automatically generated cover?

07-14-2019, 12:14 AM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,840 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	No nothing wrong. Conversion happens after the book is added to calibre. Adding books does not auto-generate a cover, conversion to EPUB does. I could probably have a cover auto-generated when adding a book with no cover, open a ticket for it and I will look into it when I have some time.

07-14-2019, 12:26 AM	#5
skb Evangelist Posts: 401 Karma: 1597305 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Ipod G4, MacOS 10.12, Calibre, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	I feel that opening a ticket for a (I now realise) working feature is a bit harsh. Thanks again Kovid!

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