Merging several Html files into one file

nesseainie · 06-01-2009, 05:24 AM

OK I just got calibre, and love it.
One small problem. I use a MacBook and I have several html files, which are sections of one book. I want to link them all so Calibre sees them as one book. I have checked the user manual and this forum but seen nothing on point. All the independent merger software i have seen is Windows based. So I am looking for either a Mac OS compatible program that can merge and/or convert my Html files into one readable document. Or a way to do it using Calibre.

As a warning. I am techno illiterate, so any explanations should be in simple terms, preferably with diagrams.

Thanks in advance,

itimpi · 06-01-2009, 11:10 AM

You do not need to merge them. As long as the file you load into Calibre points at all the other files, then Calibre will automatically link them into a single book.

nesseainie · 06-02-2009, 08:23 AM

I am not sure what you mean. All the files are in the same folder and are named numerically. I have tried uploading the book folder with all the Html files, and also uploading just the first Html file But still when the upload is complete the other files are not linked to it.

Hate to be a pain, but can you explain exactly what you think I should be doing.

thanks.

itimpi · 06-02-2009, 08:48 AM

Basically the top level file needs to have what in HTML are called "links" pointing to the other files. In other words if you loaded the first file in a browser then you would be able to navigate to the other files by clicking on appopriate links in the first file.

mazzeltjes · 06-02-2009, 09:58 AM

If the toc is included it works nicely, but the files aren't merged
I still get loose chapters,it seems you have to merge them before
converting

imdqmznh · 06-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Have a look here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=14

kovidgoyal · 06-02-2009, 06:56 PM

http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/user_m...specific-order

cutterjohn42 · 06-03-2009, 10:36 AM

Also, you can try looking for an app called VHTML IIRC which merges HTML files...

mazzeltjes · 06-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/user_m...specific-order

lovely work

06-01-2009, 05:24 AM	#1
nesseainie Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	Merging several Html files into one file OK I just got calibre, and love it. One small problem. I use a MacBook and I have several html files, which are sections of one book. I want to link them all so Calibre sees them as one book. I have checked the user manual and this forum but seen nothing on point. All the independent merger software i have seen is Windows based. So I am looking for either a Mac OS compatible program that can merge and/or convert my Html files into one readable document. Or a way to do it using Calibre. As a warning. I am techno illiterate, so any explanations should be in simple terms, preferably with diagrams. Thanks in advance, Last edited by nesseainie; 06-01-2009 at 05:28 AM.

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06-01-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	You do not need to merge them. As long as the file you load into Calibre points at all the other files, then Calibre will automatically link them into a single book.

06-02-2009, 08:23 AM	#3
nesseainie Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: none	I am not sure what you mean. All the files are in the same folder and are named numerically. I have tried uploading the book folder with all the Html files, and also uploading just the first Html file But still when the upload is complete the other files are not linked to it. Hate to be a pain, but can you explain exactly what you think I should be doing. thanks.

06-02-2009, 08:48 AM	#4
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	Basically the top level file needs to have what in HTML are called "links" pointing to the other files. In other words if you loaded the first file in a browser then you would be able to navigate to the other files by clicking on appopriate links in the first file.

06-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#5
mazzeltjes Addict Posts: 242 Karma: 177 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam Device: sony 505	If the toc is included it works nicely, but the files aren't merged I still get loose chapters,it seems you have to merge them before converting

06-02-2009, 03:56 PM	#6
imdqmznh Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 30 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	Have a look here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=14

06-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#7
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,843 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	http://calibre.kovidgoyal.net/user_m...specific-order

06-03-2009, 10:36 AM	#8
cutterjohn42 Addict Posts: 274 Karma: 1029955 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Palm IIIx, EBM-911, REB-1100(dead), PRS-505	Also, you can try looking for an app called VHTML IIRC which merges HTML files...

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