How to move Calibre data to different OS?

[344a]

Hi there,

I have been using Calibre in Windows to manage my Kobo library. Lately I am trying to move to Slackware Linux, and I just wonder how can I sync the data from Windows to Linux? Can I do it with my Kobo?

Thanks in advance.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by 344a

Hi there,

I have been using Calibre in Windows to manage my Kobo library. Lately I am trying to move to Slackware Linux, and I just wonder how can I sync the data from Windows to Linux? Can I do it with my Kobo?

Thanks in advance.

See How do I move my calibre data from one computer to another?

The import/export feature will take care of the differences between the operating & file systems.

BR

[344a]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

See How do I move my calibre data from one computer to another?

The import/export feature will take care of the differences between the operating & file systems.

BR

Thanks you.

[344a]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

See How do I move my calibre data from one computer to another?

The import/export feature will take care of the differences between the operating & file systems.

BR

Hi there,

I exported the data from the Window's Calibre. But I can't find the import function in the Linux's Calibre. My Linux Calibre's version is 2.56. Is it hidden somewhere else?

[344a]

It is OK now. I managed to finish the transfer.

The file exported from Windows Calibre is 'part-0001.calibre-data'. Move this file to the directory of Linux Calibre. Rename this file to metadata.db. Restart the Calibre. Then you should see your books in the Calibre.

[eschwartz]

What????

The Import/Export dialog is in the same location in the GUI regardless of your operating system.
It is the same dialog, BTW.

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

What????

The Import/Export dialog is in the same location in the GUI regardless of your operating system.
It is the same dialog, BTW.

- the OP (344a) is sort of right

If you rename the .calibre_data file to metadata db and then use Switch/Create on the containing directory you do indeed see the book list of the exported library - what's more SQLite Browser appears to see the 'metadata.db' as a valid SQLite database

I did that on 2 windows machines.

BR

[eschwartz]

Well, the metadata.db is embedded in that data file.

But I am a bit surprised it doesn't throw errors on encountering random weird data appended to a SQLite database (and I assume though I haven't checked that this means calibre's Export tool writes the metadata.db first).

It definitely won't restore your actual books though.

[BetterRed]

Me too - a bit surprised

I made a feeble, and unsuccessful. effort at pulling a .calibre_data file apart when the feature was released. Looking at it with hex editor now suggests the file does indeed start with an actual metadata.db.

BR

[kovidgoyal]

.calibre_data files are just dumps of other files with size and offset information stored in a separate index, for efficient retrieval.

@344a Do not open the exported data folder as a calibre library folder, you will corrupt it. If you dont see the export/import dialog in linux, it is because you are running an out of date distro version of calibre.

[344a]

Originally Posted by eschwartz

What????

The Import/Export dialog is in the same location in the GUI regardless of your operating system.
It is the same dialog, BTW.

Calibre in Windows:



Calibre in Linux:

[344a]

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

.calibre_data files are just dumps of other files with size and offset information stored in a separate index, for efficient retrieval.

@344a Do not open the exported data folder as a calibre library folder, you will corrupt it. If you dont see the export/import dialog in linux, it is because you are running an out of date distro version of calibre.

Hi kovidgoyal.

The exported isn't a folder. It is a file. So I didn't open it.

I am now running the ver. 2.56, which should be the most updated one. The source codes of the Calibre I got from SlackBuilds, and compiled and installed in my Linux by myself.

Besides the import problem, I got another problem. After I plugin my Kobo to my computer, I can see my Kobo in the filesystem, but my Kobo doesn't show in the Calibre. Did I miss something I should have done before Kobo plugined?


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[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by 344a

Calibre in Windows:



Calibre in Linux:

That would strongly indicate that your linux computer is running an old version of calibre.
Either that, or an up-to-date version that has been bizarrely patched to remove that feature. Which like I said is just bizarre, though theoretically possible...

Yet you say it has 2.56.0 installed.

[BetterRed]

@344a - to remove any doubts I suggest you post an attached screen shot of the full calibre window including the status line. To attach an image (as a clickable thumb) go into Advanced mode and then click the paper clip icon.

I asked someone check 2.56 on Mint Cinnamon Linux, she says the Import/Export option appears in the Library menu just as it does on Windows.

BR

[344a]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

@344a - to remove any doubts I suggest you post an attached screen shot of the full calibre window including the status line. To attach an image (as a clickable thumb) go into Advanced mode and then click the paper clip icon.

I asked someone check 2.56 on Mint Cinnamon Linux, she says the Import/Export option appears in the Library menu just as it does on Windows.

BR

Hi there,
It seems I can't access Advanced mode. I put the image link below:

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/...szdylrpmh.jpeg