11-24-2012, 03:52 PM | #46 |
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Maybe it's just me, but that ChainLP programs seems to soften the images and all of them seem off-center. I fiddled with the settings and can't seem to get it quite right.
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11-24-2012, 08:07 PM | #47 | |
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This is the sample I converted. Spoiler:
[/QUOTE]And how can I upload my default.ini to this forum? Last edited by phoneline; 11-26-2012 at 08:05 AM. |
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11-25-2012, 10:26 AM | #48 |
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you can upload it after either appending ".txt" or zipping it.
also note that you can use the spoiler tag to hide a big picture to not disturb people ie like this: Spoiler:
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11-30-2012, 08:41 AM | #49 |
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Hi all!
Kudos to Dc5e for KindleComicParser! Since I'm on a Mac, the script is nearly useless without a VM, so I came out with a python script that's almost identical but more portable for *NIX systems. I additionally bundled the whole workflow (HTML/NCX/OPF generation, kindlegen, kindlestrip) in an AppleScript droplet for MacOS users. You can find the standalone script along with the droplet at https://github.com/ciromattia/kcc. I plan to add support for CBR/CBZ opening to the droplet very soon (comic2ebook.py already has), and extend the workflow with some image manipulation (margin removal, contrast, resizing). Hope you like it |
12-10-2012, 02:58 PM | #50 | |
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I'm using it on Windows and when I launch "comic2ebook.py KHD <folderPath>" I get this error: File "C:\Users\***\Downloads\kcc-master\kcc-master\kcc\comic2ebook.py", li ne 85, in __init__ im = Image.open(dstdir + "/" + filelist[0][0] + filelist[0][1]) IndexError: list index out of range PIL is installed. Do I need to compress the folder with rarfile.py? I tried it, but no compressed folder seems to be created with this tool. ----- @Dc5e Are you planning to add images optimization as ciromattia did? That'd be nice Also there is sometimes an issue with chapters order. For example "10" come before "9". Last edited by devorez; 12-10-2012 at 05:13 PM. |
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12-14-2012, 08:33 AM | #51 | |
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The order issue is because of the OS, which orders folders and files alphabetically and not "humanly", so '10' (which starts with '1') comes before '9'. You should rename files padding with left '0's the one-numbered ones. |
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12-15-2012, 11:08 AM | #52 | |
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12-17-2012, 05:54 AM | #53 |
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Ok, I should have nailed down the issue and it should be fixed, at least on my win machine (Win7 with ActivePython and PIL).
I also pushed some code to make the app compliant with Python3 and to make it buildable as a standalone app/exe, but it still needs a GUI (some drag'n'drop functionality and configuration option); for now you can call Code:
python.exe \path\to\kccdir\kcc\comic2ebook.py KHD \path\to\file_or_folder Please tell me if now it works for you! C. Last edited by ciromattia; 12-17-2012 at 05:55 AM. Reason: formatting for readability :) |
12-17-2012, 11:27 PM | #54 |
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Ciromattia, I've been looking for such a solution for Mac and thanks for your work.
However, I've tried running your app (KindleComicConverter.app) it complains that kindlegen is missing, even though it's available in /usr/loca/bin. Is it possible for you to look into this? I would very much like to use the app instead of python script. Thanks. |
12-18-2012, 05:45 AM | #55 |
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Hi, glad you like it
The AppleScript used to look specifically into /usr/local/bin, but prefixing it with the HD name: Code:
set kindlegenPath to POSIX path of file ("Macintosh HD:usr:local:bin:kindlegen") I also noticed that for some reason AppleScript seems to hide the PATH to Python, so rarfile fails: this means that you can't use the droplet with CBR/RAR files (you still can use the bare comic2ebook.py script, though) until I nail down the issue - or finish the GUI |
12-18-2012, 06:14 PM | #56 |
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Thanks Ciromattia. I've finally got it to work.
A couple of suggestions: First it'd be nice if it just uses directory name from the source file, instead of asking with a pop-up window with pre-filled source file name. Second, is it possible to get rid of the kindlegen dialogue window? These two are in my way of processing multiple files at once without interruption. Again, thanks for the nice work! |
12-18-2012, 08:58 PM | #57 |
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Hello, I was wondering what we could do to add covers to these mobi files generated by KindleComicParser.
I tried to convert the mobi to mobi again on Calibre and just add the cover, but it seems to mess with the book, resizing images and making it not be treated as a comic on Kindle. |
12-19-2012, 05:41 AM | #58 |
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I think comics are done badly on the K3 - I just - ,,, through.... some frustration bought them from Amazon and removed the copyright and put them on my Sony reader, which was much better.
I once even bought some music, and I simply could not read it.... Naruto comics are having a field day as b/w comics go? Even the hacked apps added to K3 work better with comics, once the copy-right has been removed. Perhaps the best method for comics is a memory stick connected to a media player like PS3 or ..... whatever>>>> |
12-21-2012, 05:37 AM | #59 | |
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Unfortunately it's still not working for me on Win 8.
Here is the traceback: Quote:
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12-26-2012, 03:41 AM | #60 |
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little something when using calibre
Thanks it works like a charm =D!
Just something you all should notice: If you try to use Calibre to add this MOBI to your device make sure you disable the "Send page number" (for PW and Touch) because it makes Calibre crash. Menu Toolbar with device connected > Device > Configure this device ---> Uncheck the "Send page number information..." Im using Calibre because i wanted to manage the metadata for collections so i noticed this. If it's already been said just dont mind me =P |
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