Help converting?

John F · 06-15-2011, 03:11 PM

I've been using Calibre 0.5.10 for a while because I liked the way it produced LRF output (for my 505). I've set up the defaults the way I like them, so I can usually just load a source file, press convert, and it produces a nice LRF.

I brought a Nook Touch, so I want to start producing EPubs and LRF, and I'm having some problems.

Most of my source documents are EPub, but I want to "massage" them to get the look I like (line spacing, margins, and font size). I seem to have to convert from EPub to Mobi first (and then use the Mobi as input), otherwise some parameters don't seem to be used. Does this sound right? Is there a way to say not to touch the original Epub, and create a new Epub from the original?

Also, is there a way to set up multiple default output parameter sets. I set the Preferences->Conversion->Common options for LRF, but find I need different settings to get EPub output that looks good to me. Is there a way I can store and load Common conversion options based on the output format?

Thanks.

AnemicOak · 06-15-2011, 03:27 PM

I think for ePub conversion you're going to want to update your copy of Calibre. A lot of work's been done between 0.5 and current version.

John F · 06-15-2011, 04:01 PM

Sorry, I forgot to mention I'm now using version 0.8.5. I've been fiddling with 0.8.5, and my questions are in regards to version 0.8.5.

itimpi · 06-15-2011, 04:24 PM

Normally if you convert then the output format always overwrites an existing format if it exists. One thing you can do, however, is add your master copy as something like a RAR as that would then not get overwritten.

As far as saving settings are concerned, then there is no way to save Common Conversion settings for a specific output format.

John F · 06-16-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itimpi

Normally if you convert then the output format always overwrites an existing format if it exists. One thing you can do, however, is add your master copy as something like a RAR as that would then not get overwritten.

Thank you itimpi, you are a prince!

I simply changed the extension to .zip, and I get the behavior I want.

I first tried creating a zip from the epub, but Calibre seemed to "automatically" unzip it and added the Epub.

itimpi · 06-16-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F

Thank you itimpi, you are a prince!

I simply changed the extension to .zip, and I get the behavior I want.

I first tried creating a zip from the epub, but Calibre seemed to "automatically" unzip it and added the Epub.

I had suggested RAR in preference to ZIP as if you add a HTML based ebook, Calibre will gather the constituent parts and store them in a ZIP file. There is no situation in which Calibre will normally store an ebook file as a RAR file type.

06-15-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,166 Karma: 63764653 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Help converting? I've been using Calibre 0.5.10 for a while because I liked the way it produced LRF output (for my 505). I've set up the defaults the way I like them, so I can usually just load a source file, press convert, and it produces a nice LRF. I brought a Nook Touch, so I want to start producing EPubs and LRF, and I'm having some problems. Most of my source documents are EPub, but I want to "massage" them to get the look I like (line spacing, margins, and font size). I seem to have to convert from EPub to Mobi first (and then use the Mobi as input), otherwise some parameters don't seem to be used. Does this sound right? Is there a way to say not to touch the original Epub, and create a new Epub from the original? Also, is there a way to set up multiple default output parameter sets. I set the Preferences->Conversion->Common options for LRF, but find I need different settings to get EPub output that looks good to me. Is there a way I can store and load Common conversion options based on the output format? Thanks.

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06-15-2011, 03:27 PM	#2
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I think for ePub conversion you're going to want to update your copy of Calibre. A lot of work's been done between 0.5 and current version.

06-15-2011, 04:01 PM	#3
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,166 Karma: 63764653 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Glo HD	Sorry, I forgot to mention I'm now using version 0.8.5. I've been fiddling with 0.8.5, and my questions are in regards to version 0.8.5.

06-15-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	Normally if you convert then the output format always overwrites an existing format if it exists. One thing you can do, however, is add your master copy as something like a RAR as that would then not get overwritten. As far as saving settings are concerned, then there is no way to save Common Conversion settings for a specific output format.

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