Mobi2mobi -spaces in file names

jflatto · 09-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I am trying to create a batch file to run a number of mobi2mobi conversions one after another. I have managed to create a batch file with about 30 books.

However, I get an error when trying to run the file. The problem appears to be that my input .prc file has spaces in it (e.g., Heinlein, Robert - Moon is a harsh mistress.prc). Mobi2mobi thinks my input file is called "Heinlein" rather than the entire longer string. Is there any way to get mobi2mobi to recognize a file name with spaces in it?

Thanks.

Jerry

wallcraft · 09-25-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflatto

Is there any way to get mobi2mobi to recognize a file name with spaces in it?

Always put the filename in quotes, e.g. "Heinlein, Robert - Moon is a harsh mistress.prc".

GatorDeb · 09-25-2008, 08:18 PM

Just wondering, why would convert mobi to mobi?

jflatto · 09-25-2008, 08:23 PM

I am actually converting from prc to mobi. However, the reason that I am running the conversion is to fix the title and author metadata inside of the file so that the books correctly show up in my Kindle.

pilotbob · 09-25-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorDeb

Just wondering, why would convert mobi to mobi?

It's just a punny name for editing the meta data of a current file.

BOb

09-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
jflatto Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: Kindle, ipad 2	Mobi2mobi -spaces in file names I am trying to create a batch file to run a number of mobi2mobi conversions one after another. I have managed to create a batch file with about 30 books. However, I get an error when trying to run the file. The problem appears to be that my input .prc file has spaces in it (e.g., Heinlein, Robert - Moon is a harsh mistress.prc). Mobi2mobi thinks my input file is called "Heinlein" rather than the entire longer string. Is there any way to get mobi2mobi to recognize a file name with spaces in it? Thanks. Jerry

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09-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
GatorDeb Evangelist Posts: 447 Karma: 5365 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sin City Device: PW2 + HDX 8.9	Just wondering, why would convert mobi to mobi?

09-25-2008, 08:23 PM	#4
jflatto Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: Kindle, ipad 2	I am actually converting from prc to mobi. However, the reason that I am running the conversion is to fix the title and author metadata inside of the file so that the books correctly show up in my Kindle.

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