Change location of configuration folder

macnab69 · 11-17-2014, 07:45 AM

Hi

I have 2 logons: administrator and normal user. Is there a way to change the location of the configuration data so that I have the same setup regardless of which user I log on as?

If not I can set up a routine as part of my daily backup to sync the 2 folders.

kovidgoyal · 11-17-2014, 07:49 AM

http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ment-variables

macnab69 · 11-17-2014, 08:20 AM

Thanks

domax · 10-29-2015, 06:21 AM

Hallo,
i want exactly the same, because only me is working on my PC. So i tried to change the environmnt path in windows in this way:

Environment variables in Windows 8.1 has this:

variable: CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY
value: d:\Calibre_Einstellung

But Calibre don't use this and the settings stay in user.
What do I do wrong?

eschwartz · 10-29-2015, 11:56 AM

I can only assume you didn't properly set the environment variable...

You did set it as a system variable?

domax · 11-04-2015, 06:22 AM

Yes, I set the Variable in System/Advanced System Settings, then Advanced tab and Environment Variables.
variable: CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY
value: d:\Calibre_Einstellung

I restart windows but nothing changes. What have I done wrong?

I use Calibre x64 as admin and user.

chaley · 11-04-2015, 06:42 AM

It works fine for me on Win7 pro/64.

Here is the definition of the environment variable.

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Here is the environment variable shown with the others.

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Here is the environment variable shown in a DOS box.

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When I start calibre it opens the library pointed at by the environment variable.

domax · 11-04-2015, 08:13 AM

For me - and I did exactly the same - it don't work, but perhaps because most of the time I prefer to work as simple user.

I check my settings several times and only one thing may bring the solution. When I look at the windows environment variables, theres a name above the windows....and it's not mine. There I found the name of the admin. I have to test if the variable works for the admin now but even if it did so, I also need this value for normal user.

PeterT · 11-04-2015, 08:22 AM

Try using SETX from a command prompt (as your simple user)

SETX CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY d:\Calibre_Einstellung

chaley · 11-04-2015, 08:32 AM

Or start calibre using a .bat file containing something like

Code:

set CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY=D:\CBH_Data\calibre.git\config_test_small
calibre

This is what I do because I use 4 different configurations.

domax · 11-04-2015, 09:22 AM

Thanks chaley, now it works. Afterwards I also look in windows if the user has all rights in this folder and now it works

11-17-2014, 07:45 AM	#1
macnab69 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 5754 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Africa Device: Kindle 4	Change location of configuration folder Hi I have 2 logons: administrator and normal user. Is there a way to change the location of the configuration data so that I have the same setup regardless of which user I log on as? If not I can set up a routine as part of my daily backup to sync the 2 folders.

11-04-2015, 06:22 AM	#6
domax Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Koblenz, Germany Device: Kindle Fire HD 6, Pocketbook Touch Lux, Tolino Vision	Environment settings Yes, I set the Variable in System/Advanced System Settings, then Advanced tab and Environment Variables. variable: CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY value: d:\Calibre_Einstellung I restart windows but nothing changes. What have I done wrong? I use Calibre x64 as admin and user.

11-04-2015, 06:42 AM	#7
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,266 Karma: 7955525 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	It works fine for me on Win7 pro/64. Here is the definition of the environment variable. Here is the environment variable shown with the others. Here is the environment variable shown in a DOS box. When I start calibre it opens the library pointed at by the environment variable.

11-04-2015, 08:32 AM	#10
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,266 Karma: 7955525 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Or start calibre using a .bat file containing something like Code: set CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY=D:\CBH_Data\calibre.git\config_test_small calibre This is what I do because I use 4 different configurations.

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11-17-2014, 07:49 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,955 Karma: 26594922 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/cust...ment-variables

11-17-2014, 08:20 AM	#3
macnab69 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 5754 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Africa Device: Kindle 4	Thanks

10-29-2015, 06:21 AM	#4
domax Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Koblenz, Germany Device: Kindle Fire HD 6, Pocketbook Touch Lux, Tolino Vision	Hallo, i want exactly the same, because only me is working on my PC. So i tried to change the environmnt path in windows in this way: Environment variables in Windows 8.1 has this: variable: CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY value: d:\Calibre_Einstellung But Calibre don't use this and the settings stay in user. What do I do wrong?

10-29-2015, 11:56 AM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I can only assume you didn't properly set the environment variable... You did set it as a system variable?

11-04-2015, 08:13 AM	#8
domax Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Koblenz, Germany Device: Kindle Fire HD 6, Pocketbook Touch Lux, Tolino Vision	For me - and I did exactly the same - it don't work, but perhaps because most of the time I prefer to work as simple user. I check my settings several times and only one thing may bring the solution. When I look at the windows environment variables, theres a name above the windows....and it's not mine. There I found the name of the admin. I have to test if the variable works for the admin now but even if it did so, I also need this value for normal user.

11-04-2015, 08:22 AM	#9
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,116 Karma: 78857258 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Try using SETX from a command prompt (as your simple user) SETX CALIBRE_CONFIG_DIRECTORY d:\Calibre_Einstellung

11-04-2015, 09:22 AM	#11
domax Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Koblenz, Germany Device: Kindle Fire HD 6, Pocketbook Touch Lux, Tolino Vision	Thanks chaley, now it works. Afterwards I also look in windows if the user has all rights in this folder and now it works

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