[Archived] Marvin ePub reader for iPad

[Rachel]

Sorry, double post

[Rachel]

Thanks, going back to it, I realised I had used the wrong address. Changed it and I'm cooking on gas now!

[Rachel]

Sorry - another question - probably obvious to everybody else. Now I can access via the web browser, I'm trying to set up a password. I'm looking at the formula you give to put into Marvin - where do I find my username? (this feels such a stupid question to be asking!).

[kguil]

Calibre, preferences, change calibre behavior, sharing, sharing over the net, username

[Rachel]

Told you it was a stupid question! I was sitting staring at that page

However, I can't get it to connect. I am putting my information into Calibre in the format you proscribe ie http://username(colon)password@computer:8080 (sorry the : sign on my computer is inserting an emoticon in that address)

Calibre says that a password is incompatible with some devices - maybe that applies to the ipad. I also have a little android tablet where I am running Aldiko. That asks for a username and password rather than incorporate it in the url, and is letting me in.

I guess I need another think tomorrow, after a good night's sleep.

[kguil]

The password should work on iPad and Marvin. Are you sure the port is OK?

[Rachel]

It worked without a password, so I assume it is. It is inserting the password that seems to be the problem. I can't see where I have deviated from the formula. I've checked the password carefully as well.

[SharonK]

Originally Posted by Rachel

It worked without a password, so I assume it is. It is inserting the password that seems to be the problem. I can't see where I have deviated from the formula. I've checked the password carefully as well.

I used the information Faterson gave me, on page 61, but didn't use anything other than the address. So far it's worked great and I haven't had any problems. Perhaps I don't understand why we need to use the password. But it's worth a try.

[maxjens]

Is it possible to show the number of books or authors that are in an item. These are two shots, one with browser on opds, the other with opds.

Both within Marvin, same store.

First is browser, in next message is the one within opds

[maxjens]

Originally Posted by maxjens

First is browser, in next message is the one within opds

Is it possible to add the count in this view?

[mariosipad]

Book and author counts in the OPDS screen would indeed be a nice feature for Marvin.

[kguil]

maxjens, mariosipad. Noted. I'll try and fit it into the next update.

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by SharonK

I used the information Faterson gave me, on page 61, but didn't use anything other than the address. So far it's worked great and I haven't had any problems. Perhaps I don't understand why we need to use the password. But it's worth a try.

If you don't use a password your files are vulnerable to access by others - I understand this could be interpreted that you are running a pirate site. I want to ensure my files are secure, so would like to protect them with a password.

Cracked it! I found an old entry by Kovid Goyal which said the password should only include ascii characters A-Z and 0-9. I have changed my password, taking out the symbols I had included, and now can access Calibre. Bingo!

Thanks for the help, Kris

[Faterson]

Originally Posted by Rachel

If you don't use a password your files are vulnerable to access by others - I understand this could be interpreted that you are running a pirate site.

Not if you switch the server on only if you need it -- which for me is almost never, because SugarSync mirrors all Calibre folders for me anyway, so I don't need to be running Calibre's server at all.

[kguil]

Rachel, you're welcome.