02-17-2018, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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[GUI Plugin] Virtual Library Switcher
Virtual Library Switcher allows you to quickly switch between virtual libraries from the main toolbar.
Makes switching between virtual libraries much faster. I made this because I couldn't find any other plugin that allows quick switching between virtual libraries from the toolbar. I was a little surprised by this. The Calibre manual specifically recommends using virtual libraries to organize large numbers of books, so switching between them should be as simple and quick as possible. I used the library icon from Calibre itself as the plugin icon. I'm fairly new to python (I've always been a C/C++ kinda guy), so if anyone spots any bugs please post them. I'm also new to Calibre and MobileRead, so I don't know who the admins are, so I don't know who I'm supposed to PM for a new plugin to add it to the list. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. |
02-17-2018, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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The calibre admins are listed at the bottom of the calibre forum, but the following are no longer active -- Starson17, Piper_, GRiker, Manichean, kiwidude, ldolse, user_none.
I think you need to find a distinctive icon. The Preferences->Look and Feel->Show text under icons setting has a 'Never' option, when that was used your plugin icon would indistinguishable from the 'Choose library' icon. BR |
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02-18-2018, 04:18 AM | #3 |
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Being able to quickly switch between virtual libraries already exists. I'm curious, how is this plugin better than using the tabs or the dropdown list, see attached.
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02-18-2018, 04:23 AM | #4 |
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This plugins offers me a way to switch libraries that none of the methods you mention, DoctorOh, provides: switch library from the book context menu, so I can do it with keyboard (I cannot expand the dropdown list and to have a tab for each virtual library is something I dislike).
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Once he satisfies BetterRed's concern and provides the appropriate information blurb for the Plugin Index thread. I'm sure BetterRed will be glad to add it to the list. Last edited by DoctorOhh; 02-18-2018 at 04:34 AM. |
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02-25-2018, 06:02 AM | #6 |
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As I'm not so sure the OP is going to be back, here I post a version which includes:
I don't know if anybody is interested but, as I've modified the original one for my own use, I though I could add it here. Last edited by Terisa de morgan; 02-25-2018 at 06:03 AM. Reason: Updating the version number |
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Maybe the VL drop down menu should be accessible via means other than a button in the hide-able search bar. Such as a regular Toolbar button. BR |
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I agree the option to access the VLs from any menu should be a built in option. I installed the version (1.0.1) Terisa de morgan put up and it allows exactly that, access from whatever menu you wish to place it on.
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Thank you very much, due to some back problems (usual if you spend a lot of time with computers) I try to use the keyboard as much as possible, so this is very good for me.
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02-27-2018, 10:54 AM | #15 |
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Question, is this change already in Calibre 3.18 or will it be part of a later release? I didn't notice it in the changelog but figured I'd just confirm. Thanks!
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