Setting format for multiple books

dkperez · 02-19-2012, 09:06 PM

I have a number of books I"m adding to Calibre that were read on paper. Is there a way to set them in bulk to be "txt" format? Currently, I have to do individual metadata updates and set the format for each book. I'd like to do it in groups.

theducks · 02-19-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dkperez

I have a number of books I"m adding to Calibre that were read on paper. Is there a way to set them in bulk to be "txt" format? Currently, I have to do individual metadata updates and set the format for each book. I'd like to do it in groups.

You can't set the 'format' that belongs to the file type.
You can create empty books (no files, just metadata) and set a Tag.

for (paper)books with metadata already in place,
Select all those books you want to tag.
Tap 'E' (bulk metadata edit)

Type your tag name in "Add Tags"
click OK

dkperez · 02-20-2012, 12:47 PM

That's what I was afraid of... Putting a format in isn't difficult, just cumbersome. I was hoping I"d missed some way of doing it in bulk.

The tags part works fine - when I create an empty book that's on hold at the library (where I'm 25th of 89 or whatever) I put in a tag that tells me which library (or libraries) I'm requesting it from.

chaley · 02-20-2012, 02:07 PM

You can quickly add an empty txt format to a book by first creating an empty txt file on your desktop or some other convenient place. Then click on a book that needs the format and drag the txt file to the book details window. Ten books = 10 clicks & 10 drags.

dkperez · 02-21-2012, 08:42 PM

Yup, that's what I"m doing now. Its fine for 10 books, not as good for a lot more. But, I"ve got most everything in, so it should get easier now.

02-19-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
dkperez Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1047931 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nine	Setting format for multiple books I have a number of books I"m adding to Calibre that were read on paper. Is there a way to set them in bulk to be "txt" format? Currently, I have to do individual metadata updates and set the format for each book. I'd like to do it in groups.

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02-20-2012, 12:47 PM	#3
dkperez Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1047931 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nine	That's what I was afraid of... Putting a format in isn't difficult, just cumbersome. I was hoping I"d missed some way of doing it in bulk. The tags part works fine - when I create an empty book that's on hold at the library (where I'm 25th of 89 or whatever) I put in a tag that tells me which library (or libraries) I'm requesting it from.

02-20-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,741 Karma: 6997045 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	You can quickly add an empty txt format to a book by first creating an empty txt file on your desktop or some other convenient place. Then click on a book that needs the format and drag the txt file to the book details window. Ten books = 10 clicks & 10 drags.

02-21-2012, 08:42 PM	#5
dkperez Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1047931 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nine	Yup, that's what I"m doing now. Its fine for 10 books, not as good for a lot more. But, I"ve got most everything in, so it should get easier now.

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