11-04-2012, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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How to merge libraries?
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I have to catalogs on two PC's that are 90% the same. I can copy the catalog from one PC to the other; but what about merging so that one PC has all the books? Is this doable? I know I can just copy the books, but I don't think that will update the database. Thanks, CL |
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11-04-2012, 10:26 PM | #3 |
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@clittle - I think the Find Duplicates Plugin - Find Library Duplicates function can go a long way to helping you remove the duplicates from one of your libraries, prior to merging the two libraries.
Find Duplicates Plug-in discussion thread - the first post has an excellent summary of current plugin functionality. The Find Library Duplicates function was introduced on July 20th 2012. One you've done with finding and deleting duplicates then you should use Calibres Copy to Library feature to merge the two libraries. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 11-04-2012 at 10:37 PM. |
11-04-2012, 11:28 PM | #4 |
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First backup both libraries
Then you need both libraries on one computer. Easier if you name one a different name. Then in preferences>adding books make sure automerge is selected. Open each library (not necessary but puts in list) select all books in one library, right click and select copy to libraryand clickon name of library(delete after copy) to copy to. And it is done. Again back up first please Helen |
11-05-2012, 11:17 AM | #5 |
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Thank you all for your most helpful advice. I'll be following up.
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