Are custom columns stored in the library settings or Calibre settings?

ownedbycats · 02-28-2019, 01:36 PM

I'm preparing for a move to a new computer. I've already got the details of moving the library itself sorted out, but I'm hoping to start with fresh Calibre configuration settings.

I don't want to lose all my nice custom columns, though. Are those stored in the library itself?

As well, is there anything else I should be aware of about starting with an old library on a fresh Calibre install?

ilovejedd · 02-28-2019, 01:51 PM

Yep. CC are stored per library.

If you customized the CC icons, though, I do believe that's a universal Calibre setting.

theducks · 02-28-2019, 01:53 PM

Custom columns are IN metadata.db (per library)
The JSON file is the recovery item FOR that library ONLY

OTOH
User settings, device settings searches... are part of the configuration folder

If you use the Import/Eport tool (library Icon), it puts everything into an archive. You can choose what to restore (import) All settings, or any complete Library (or all saved)

BetterRed · 02-28-2019, 02:56 PM

@ownedbycats - Use the Export/Import tool, you'll find it in in the library icon drop down menu.

It's primary purpose is to facilitate moving calibre between computers see ==>> How do I move my calibre data from one computer to another?

BR

02-28-2019, 01:36 PM	#1
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 8,639 Karma: 61234567 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	Are custom columns stored in the library settings or Calibre settings? I'm preparing for a move to a new computer. I've already got the details of moving the library itself sorted out, but I'm hoping to start with fresh Calibre configuration settings. I don't want to lose all my nice custom columns, though. Are those stored in the library itself? As well, is there anything else I should be aware of about starting with an old library on a fresh Calibre install?

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02-28-2019, 01:51 PM	#2
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,111 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Yep. CC are stored per library. If you customized the CC icons, though, I do believe that's a universal Calibre setting.

02-28-2019, 01:53 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,809 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Custom columns are IN metadata.db (per library) The JSON file is the recovery item FOR that library ONLY OTOH User settings, device settings searches... are part of the configuration folder If you use the Import/Eport tool (library Icon), it puts everything into an archive. You can choose what to restore (import) All settings, or any complete Library (or all saved)

02-28-2019, 02:56 PM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,575 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@ownedbycats - Use the Export/Import tool, you'll find it in in the library icon drop down menu. It's primary purpose is to facilitate moving calibre between computers see ==>> How do I move my calibre data from one computer to another? BR

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