Beta testers for calibre 3.0 needed - Page 3

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 10:13 AM

Never mind, I figured out the problem with buttons not working. It was actually a bug in the beta build process -- the build process was adding an older version of the server code by mistake, that had that bug. I'm building a new beta which should fix that (and a number of other bugs that none of you have found yet

Sorry about the mixup

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 10:19 AM

@latepaul thanks, I'll take a look at the book.

gbm · 05-10-2017, 10:47 AM

on my Linux Mint 18.1 system your install command did not work

Code:

mkdir calibre-beta && tar -C calibre-beta xvf /path/to/downloaded/tarball.tar.xz

Error

Code:

tar: You must specify one of the '-Acdtrux', '--delete' or '--test-label' options
Try 'tar --help' or 'tar --usage' for more information.

I used this instead:

Code:

mkdir calibre-beta && tar xvf /path/to/downloaded/tarball.tar.xz -C /home/username/calibre-beta

Running the server on linux and assessing from windows 10 firefox only problems are as noted , plus not seeing virtual libraries.

bernie

chaley · 05-10-2017, 11:17 AM

Running the beta from source works on Win10 Pro. It took forever to start up the first time, around a minute with a processor pegged at 100%. Second time was fine. There was no delay when running the binary.

The calibre companion changes made way-back-when to support changing libraries in the content server are still working.

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 11:17 AM

I've uploaded a new beta build 2.99.1 which should fix all reported problems, except the calibre portable one for which I still dont have any ideas.

Note that after you update, if you still have the browser open, you will need to hit refresh to actually update the code running in the browser.

Once again, apologies for the mixup.

@gbm: You can access the virtual libraries by clicking the three dots on the main library screen (you need to update to 2.99.1 first)

And thanks for the correction, i'll update the tar command in the post

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 11:18 AM

@chaley: That's because when running from source the first time it has to compile the server code (from rapydscript to javascript)

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 11:22 AM

@chaley: Glad to hear that CC is still working. FYI the server actually does already support making changes to libraries although I had previously said that it would not in time for 3.0. I know you are interested in that. Currently the API to do it is not very convenient, it is designed for use by calibredb (see the file cdb.py) but no reason we cannot add more API that is suitable for CC, if needed.

chaley · 05-10-2017, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

@chaley: Glad to hear that CC is still working. FYI the server actually does already support making changes to libraries although I had previously said that it would not in time for 3.0. I know you are interested in that. Currently the API to do it is not very convenient, it is designed for use by calibredb (see the file cdb.py) but no reason we cannot add more API that is suitable for CC, if needed.

Thanks. I will look at this, but I am not going to hurry to make changes. Letting the dust settle from the V3 release would be a good thing.

theducks · 05-10-2017, 02:25 PM

Running Portable. Content server
Is there a way to set thumbnail size . 2 covers (high) will not fit a 100% view in firefox on my laptop

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Running Portable. Content server
Is there a way to set thumbnail size . 2 covers (high) will not fit a 100% view in firefox on my laptop

You mean in the cover grid view? If so, no, there isn't the cover sizes adjust to your window size automatically.

theducks · 05-10-2017, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

You mean in the cover grid view? If so, no, there isn't the cover sizes adjust to your window size automatically.

Yes,
OK, guess I will use list view

DaltonST · 05-10-2017, 03:05 PM

The 4 plug-ins that used calibredb as a powerful "single API to automatically invoke many other specialized APIs", and no longer will be able to do so in Calibre 3.0.0, have been changed to use each specialized API individually instead. They no longer use calibredb.

DaltonST

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 03:06 PM

The covers in the grid are designed to be about a fifth of the window width. So if you narrow the window, they should shrink automatically.

kovidgoyal · 05-10-2017, 03:12 PM

@DaltonST I told you a long time ago to not use calibredb.exe to make changes to the calibre database and that doing so would break eventually (not to mention that it can lead to data corruption to have calibredb and the GUI potentially making changes to the library simultaneously).

You chose not to listen -- not much I can do about that.

As for deprecating plugins, I dont see much point. If you dont plan on fixing your plugins to use the proper database API instead of calibredb, then I suggest simply removing them from the plugin index after calibre 3 is released. Or if you want to leave them around, that's fine too. You can add some code to the plugins to popup a helpful error message if they detect they are running in calibre 3.

There are a few plugins that even today have not been ported to Qt 5 and so fail to run. Your plugins will simply become a part of that set.

Terisa de morgan · 05-10-2017, 03:13 PM

Aside of the problem with Calm, I've checked and the beta changes the font in the detail panel, not the size. And there's a slight problem with the series view (The number, preposition and series are together: "1dePsy-Changeling)... and I have to change my modifications to the metadata plugboard

05-10-2017, 10:47 AM	#33
gbm Wizard Posts: 2,082 Karma: 8796704 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD,Hisence Sero 7 Pro RIP, Nook STR, jetbook lite	on my Linux Mint 18.1 system your install command did not work Code: mkdir calibre-beta && tar -C calibre-beta xvf /path/to/downloaded/tarball.tar.xz Error Code: tar: You must specify one of the '-Acdtrux', '--delete' or '--test-label' options Try 'tar --help' or 'tar --usage' for more information. I used this instead: Code: mkdir calibre-beta && tar xvf /path/to/downloaded/tarball.tar.xz -C /home/username/calibre-beta Running the server on linux and assessing from windows 10 firefox only problems are as noted , plus not seeing virtual libraries. bernie

05-10-2017, 11:17 AM	#35
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I've uploaded a new beta build 2.99.1 which should fix all reported problems, except the calibre portable one for which I still dont have any ideas. Note that after you update, if you still have the browser open, you will need to hit refresh to actually update the code running in the browser. Once again, apologies for the mixup. @gbm: You can access the virtual libraries by clicking the three dots on the main library screen (you need to update to 2.99.1 first) And thanks for the correction, i'll update the tar command in the post Last edited by kovidgoyal; 05-10-2017 at 11:25 AM.

05-10-2017, 11:22 AM	#37
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@chaley: Glad to hear that CC is still working. FYI the server actually does already support making changes to libraries although I had previously said that it would not in time for 3.0. I know you are interested in that. Currently the API to do it is not very convenient, it is designed for use by calibredb (see the file cdb.py) but no reason we cannot add more API that is suitable for CC, if needed. Last edited by kovidgoyal; 05-10-2017 at 11:26 AM.

05-10-2017, 03:05 PM	#42
DaltonST Deviser Posts: 2,265 Karma: 2090983 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Device: none	4 GUI Plug-ins Failed Due to calibre.db: CALM, ZMI, LC and MFI The 4 plug-ins that used calibredb as a powerful "single API to automatically invoke many other specialized APIs", and no longer will be able to do so in Calibre 3.0.0, have been changed to use each specialized API individually instead. They no longer use calibredb. DaltonST Last edited by DaltonST; 05-14-2017 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Status of 4 Plug-ins Updated

05-10-2017, 03:12 PM	#44
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@DaltonST I told you a long time ago to not use calibredb.exe to make changes to the calibre database and that doing so would break eventually (not to mention that it can lead to data corruption to have calibredb and the GUI potentially making changes to the library simultaneously). You chose not to listen -- not much I can do about that. As for deprecating plugins, I dont see much point. If you dont plan on fixing your plugins to use the proper database API instead of calibredb, then I suggest simply removing them from the plugin index after calibre 3 is released. Or if you want to leave them around, that's fine too. You can add some code to the plugins to popup a helpful error message if they detect they are running in calibre 3. There are a few plugins that even today have not been ported to Qt 5 and so fail to run. Your plugins will simply become a part of that set. Last edited by kovidgoyal; 05-10-2017 at 03:17 PM.

05-10-2017, 10:13 AM	#31
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Never mind, I figured out the problem with buttons not working. It was actually a bug in the beta build process -- the build process was adding an older version of the server code by mistake, that had that bug. I'm building a new beta which should fix that (and a number of other bugs that none of you have found yet Sorry about the mixup

05-10-2017, 10:19 AM	#32
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@latepaul thanks, I'll take a look at the book.

05-10-2017, 11:17 AM	#34
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,731 Karma: 6690881 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Running the beta from source works on Win10 Pro. It took forever to start up the first time, around a minute with a processor pegged at 100%. Second time was fine. There was no delay when running the binary. The calibre companion changes made way-back-when to support changing libraries in the content server are still working.

05-10-2017, 11:18 AM	#36
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@chaley: That's because when running from source the first time it has to compile the server code (from rapydscript to javascript)

05-10-2017, 02:25 PM	#39
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,768 Karma: 54401244 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Running Portable. Content server Is there a way to set thumbnail size . 2 covers (high) will not fit a 100% view in firefox on my laptop

05-10-2017, 03:06 PM	#43
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,835 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The covers in the grid are designed to be about a fifth of the window width. So if you narrow the window, they should shrink automatically.

05-10-2017, 03:13 PM	#45
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,227 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Aside of the problem with Calm, I've checked and the beta changes the font in the detail panel, not the size. And there's a slight problem with the series view (The number, preposition and series are together: "1dePsy-Changeling)... and I have to change my modifications to the metadata plugboard

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