Remember category browser view [macOS]

tlf · 05-16-2022, 05:49 AM

Every time I launch Calibre, I need to expand the "Tags" category in the left column.

Is there a way to make this persist somehow?

BetterRed · 05-16-2022, 06:33 PM

When calibre is started on Windows and Linux Mint the last exit state of the optional panels is restored - search bar, tag (category) browser, book details, list or grid, cover browser and quick view.

Surprised to hear that's not happening on MacOS.

Which versions of calibre and MacOS?

BR

kovidgoyal · 05-16-2022, 08:51 PM

It most definitely does happen on macOS as well. I think the OP is referring to the expanded state of the tree in the tag browser panel not the panel itself.

tlf · 05-17-2022, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

It most definitely does happen on macOS as well. I think the OP is referring to the expanded state of the tree in the tag browser panel not the panel itself.

That's right, I'd like to preserve the expanded state rather than do it manually each time. Could it become possible in a future release maybe?

kovidgoyal · 05-17-2022, 06:55 AM

Its technically possible but I dont think its worth the effort. Maybe if more people request it.

chaley · 05-17-2022, 07:52 AM

If it happens then it should be optional. I wouldn't want it.

kovidgoyal · 05-17-2022, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

If it happens then it should be optional. I wouldn't want it.

Yes, it would be optional, defaulting to off. I definitely expect to have the tree restored to default state on restart.

BetterRed · 05-17-2022, 07:05 PM

While we're on the subject of what should be restored at startup, I'd would like to have an option to restore a saved state rather than what I had at last shutdown - e.g.

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05-16-2022, 05:49 AM	#1
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BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,610 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	While we're on the subject of what should be restored at startup, I'd would like to have an option to restore a saved state rather than what I had at last shutdown - e.g. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 05-17-2022 at 10:37 PM.

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05-16-2022, 06:33 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,610 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	When calibre is started on Windows and Linux Mint the last exit state of the optional panels is restored - search bar, tag (category) browser, book details, list or grid, cover browser and quick view. Surprised to hear that's not happening on MacOS. Which versions of calibre and MacOS? BR

05-16-2022, 08:51 PM	#3
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,912 Karma: 22669818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	It most definitely does happen on macOS as well. I think the OP is referring to the expanded state of the tree in the tag browser panel not the panel itself.

05-17-2022, 06:55 AM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,912 Karma: 22669818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Its technically possible but I dont think its worth the effort. Maybe if more people request it.

05-17-2022, 07:52 AM	#6
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,755 Karma: 7029857 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	If it happens then it should be optional. I wouldn't want it.