Books in library folder not showing up in book list.

shiongie · 12-09-2019, 07:14 PM

I have formatted my computer and I backed up my calibre portable. However, another backup copy was already on it and some files were overwritten. I just found out that some of my books from the library folder are not recognized or shown in the GUI's book list.
I thought to refresh the app to read and update the list based on the library, however I do not know how to do this. Also I have found Library Management feature being talked about in this forum, but don't know how to find it.
The image below shows the only functionalities I have from the library toolbar.

Is there a way to refresh or update my GUI calibre book list to reflect the contents in the library? And where can I find the Library Management tool?

Please help.

BetterRed · 12-09-2019, 07:25 PM

I can't see that image, post it here. In Advanced mode scroll down to Manage Attachments, or click the paper-clip icon.

Library Management is in the Library Icon drop down

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Added: You're in Device View, yo need to be in Library View.

BR

shiongie · 12-10-2019, 10:30 AM

Thank you so much for answering. Your tips gave me ideas on how to fix this problem.

What I did was to restore to defaults my toolbars from the preferences. With the Library maintenance, I used Restore Database to refresh the list from the books inside the library folder.

12-09-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
shiongie Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2017 Device: android alcatel ot 4033e	Books in library folder not showing up in book list. I have formatted my computer and I backed up my calibre portable. However, another backup copy was already on it and some files were overwritten. I just found out that some of my books from the library folder are not recognized or shown in the GUI's book list. I thought to refresh the app to read and update the list based on the library, however I do not know how to do this. Also I have found Library Management feature being talked about in this forum, but don't know how to find it. The image below shows the only functionalities I have from the library toolbar. Is there a way to refresh or update my GUI calibre book list to reflect the contents in the library? And where can I find the Library Management tool? Please help. Last edited by shiongie; 12-09-2019 at 07:18 PM. Reason: update image

12-09-2019, 07:25 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,936 Karma: 27620688 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	I can't see that image, post it here. In Advanced mode scroll down to Manage Attachments, or click the paper-clip icon. Library Management is in the Library Icon drop down Added: You're in Device View, yo need to be in Library View. BR Last edited by BetterRed; 12-09-2019 at 07:28 PM.

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12-10-2019, 10:30 AM	#3
shiongie Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2017 Device: android alcatel ot 4033e	Thank you so much for answering. Your tips gave me ideas on how to fix this problem. What I did was to restore to defaults my toolbars from the preferences. With the Library maintenance, I used Restore Database to refresh the list from the books inside the library folder.