Library with out copying files.

whitesnake · 01-10-2015, 02:42 AM

Hi Guys, i have recently started using calibre. But when i add books, calibre copys them from there original folder to some other.

What i would like to to, is to manage my backend i.e

D:\books\math\"books on math"
D:\books\economics\"books on economics"
... etc.

What i got is

if i add books from the above directories i get

D:\books\math\"books on math"
D:\books\"author1 from math library"
D:\books\"author2 from math library"
... etc

in conclusion i have dublicates of all my books.

I hope my question is clear, else please write and i will try to elabroate..

Cheers
Whitesnake

Sunlite · 01-10-2015, 05:29 AM

The folder structure and file names in the Calibre library are controlled by Calibre (and only Calibre!).

Please, see the Calibre manual for an explanation of the creator:
Why doesn't Calibre let me store books in my own directory structure.

eschwartz · 01-11-2015, 04:24 AM

calibre will make copes for its own internal use, much like iTunes and its "consolidate files" option, except with calibre it is mandatory.

Simply delete all the old copies, and rely on calibre to manage things, and if you need the old folder structure for some reason, you can use Save to Disk.

See the detailed explanation for why you might prefer calibre's way.

theducks · 01-11-2015, 11:16 AM

Use the Set a Tags feature during the Adding from your SINGLE path choice.

Preferences:Adding Books: Tags to Apply when adding a book

Tags (fine metadata) are so much more flexible that a pathname (coarse metadata)

01-10-2015, 02:42 AM	#1
whitesnake Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G P7320T	Library with out copying files. Hi Guys, i have recently started using calibre. But when i add books, calibre copys them from there original folder to some other. What i would like to to, is to manage my backend i.e D:\books\math\"books on math" D:\books\economics\"books on economics" ... etc. What i got is if i add books from the above directories i get D:\books\math\"books on math" D:\books\"author1 from math library" D:\books\"author2 from math library" ... etc in conclusion i have dublicates of all my books. I hope my question is clear, else please write and i will try to elabroate.. Cheers Whitesnake

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Sunlite Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 547516 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: KObo Clara, Kobo Aura, PRS-T1, PB602, CyBook Gen3	The folder structure and file names in the Calibre library are controlled by Calibre (and only Calibre!). Please, see the Calibre manual for an explanation of the creator: Why doesn't Calibre let me store books in my own directory structure.

01-11-2015, 04:24 AM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	calibre will make copes for its own internal use, much like iTunes and its "consolidate files" option, except with calibre it is mandatory. Simply delete all the old copies, and rely on calibre to manage things, and if you need the old folder structure for some reason, you can use Save to Disk. See the detailed explanation for why you might prefer calibre's way.

01-11-2015, 11:16 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,818 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Use the Set a Tags feature during the Adding from your SINGLE path choice. Preferences:Adding Books: Tags to Apply when adding a book Tags (fine metadata) are so much more flexible that a pathname (coarse metadata)

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