Calibre freezes when trying to edit metadata

iridius · 03-26-2011, 08:53 AM

I have 3 libraries and it happens on all three.
I have recently installed Python and ran some scripts related to Calibre,

found at:
http://blog.mekk.waw.pl/archives/41-...tallation.html

I also recently installed Java Virtual Machine

they python is not the newest version.

Would either of these be an issue.

Database checks show no problems.
Runs fine till I hit "E" or try and edit a book?

thanks for any ideas.

iridius · 03-26-2011, 08:55 AM

ONly happens with individual metadata editing... not with bulk editing.

iridius · 03-26-2011, 08:58 AM

I don't think its the Python or script, because I did some editing after that was installed witout a problem
.
I then copied and deleted (with a Calibre auto-close "aka crash" during it) all the files from one library to another.

that's when I first noticed it.

iridius · 03-26-2011, 09:14 AM

I tried upgrading to the newest version of Calibre.
Rebooted computer.
Still nothing.

I ran
calibre-debug -g

and all it says in the command prompt is:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\System32>calibre-debug -g
Starting up...
Started up in 24.631000042

then calibre starts up.
I try to edit a single books metadata... and I see a flash that may be the dialog box, but it goes away, and Calibre freezes. I don't see any debug data anywhere though in Calibre or the command prompt window.

DoctorOhh · 03-26-2011, 09:18 AM

Try starting it like this.

calibre-debug -g 1> log.txt 2>&1

This will write the output to a log file you can look at after it crashes.

iridius · 03-26-2011, 09:48 AM

the log.txt file shows

Starting up...
Started up in 24.2939999104

when I try to edit an individual file Calibre freezes so I end the process via Windows 7 64-bit Task Manager.

Is there another way that will give me more info?

thanks.

Manichean · 03-26-2011, 09:52 AM

If Calibre crashed on you during a library copy, your libaries' database consistency might have become corrupted. Try running a database check on your libraries (right-click the down arrow on the library icon and select database maintenance->check library).

kovidgoyal · 03-26-2011, 10:22 AM

The two most common causes of calibre crashes are:

1) Using a wacom mouse
2) Having invalid files in your C;|windows\fonts directory

while your symptoms dont seem to match either, it's worth checking.

DoctorOhh · 03-26-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridius

when I try to edit an individual file Calibre freezes so I end the process via Windows 7 64-bit Task Manager.

Is there another way that will give me more info?

So it's not crashing you are killing it.

I'm curious.

1. Is there a job running in the job details area (lower right)?
2. Do you have your device connected?

If no to the above two questions you might want to restore from backup and see if you have the same problem.

iridius · 03-26-2011, 06:04 PM

I checked the database = no problems
No Wacomm mouse
no job running in calibre
Device (a kindle) is NOT connected

Calibre doesn't technically crash (Close down) it just freezes and only when trying to edit an individual file.

I will check out the font folder now... how do I do this? How do I know if somethings wrong?

Manichean · 03-26-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridius

Calibre doesn't technically crash (Close down) it just freezes and only when trying to edit an individual file.

How long do you wait before killing the task? Is the program totally unresponsive before you do?

iridius · 03-27-2011, 08:48 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAA

I am sooooooooo funny and stupid I amaze myself.

Although I don't know if anyone else will ever have this problem... the idea struck me on my way back from work this morning as I was stuck one of the ever-present accidents on the highway.

Before the problem started I watched a movie (Prince of Persia) with my wife on my projector, which is my 4th monitor.

Even though my projector has been off since, Windows still thinks it's there for multiple monitor purpose (using UltraMon) (I guess I should disable it not just shut it off... but that's besides the point.

Anyway the edit metadata dialog window was opening on that projector instead of on one of my 3 regular 22" monitors, so I didn't see it, but since you can't work on Calibre when that dialog box is open, it just seems frozen.

I am very dissappointed guys... I mean you really should've know this was the problem... I mean I'm sure I'm not the first guy trying to edit book metadata on a 120-inch projection on his wall? :-)

Thanks a million I was scared my database was messed up or that I made too big of a library.... thanks.

Manichean · 03-27-2011, 09:08 AM

Well, at least it's working. That wouldn't have come to my mind.

DoctorOhh · 03-27-2011, 09:31 AM

Of course describing your problem as the Window wasn't opening would have got you that answer relatively quickly. Because I've been there before.

Glad you figured it out.

theducks · 03-27-2011, 01:15 PM

Been there. 3rd monitor was switched to a different system and windows expected me to still be able to see a 'confirmation' request.

03-26-2011, 08:53 AM	#1
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	Calibre freezes when trying to edit metadata I have 3 libraries and it happens on all three. I have recently installed Python and ran some scripts related to Calibre, found at: http://blog.mekk.waw.pl/archives/41-...tallation.html I also recently installed Java Virtual Machine they python is not the newest version. Would either of these be an issue. Database checks show no problems. Runs fine till I hit "E" or try and edit a book? thanks for any ideas.

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03-26-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	ONly happens with individual metadata editing... not with bulk editing.

03-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#3
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	I don't think its the Python or script, because I did some editing after that was installed witout a problem . I then copied and deleted (with a Calibre auto-close "aka crash" during it) all the files from one library to another. that's when I first noticed it.

03-26-2011, 09:14 AM	#4
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	I tried upgrading to the newest version of Calibre. Rebooted computer. Still nothing. I ran calibre-debug -g and all it says in the command prompt is: Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Windows\System32>calibre-debug -g Starting up... Started up in 24.631000042 then calibre starts up. I try to edit a single books metadata... and I see a flash that may be the dialog box, but it goes away, and Calibre freezes. I don't see any debug data anywhere though in Calibre or the command prompt window.

03-26-2011, 09:18 AM	#5
DoctorOhh US Navy, Retired Posts: 9,889 Karma: 13806776 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Icarus Illumina XL HD, Kindle PaperWhite SE 11th Gen	Try starting it like this. calibre-debug -g 1> log.txt 2>&1 This will write the output to a log file you can look at after it crashes.

03-26-2011, 09:48 AM	#6
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	the log.txt file shows Starting up... Started up in 24.2939999104 when I try to edit an individual file Calibre freezes so I end the process via Windows 7 64-bit Task Manager. Is there another way that will give me more info? thanks.

03-26-2011, 09:52 AM	#7
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	If Calibre crashed on you during a library copy, your libaries' database consistency might have become corrupted. Try running a database check on your libraries (right-click the down arrow on the library icon and select database maintenance->check library).

03-26-2011, 10:22 AM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,157 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The two most common causes of calibre crashes are: 1) Using a wacom mouse 2) Having invalid files in your C;\|windows\fonts directory while your symptoms dont seem to match either, it's worth checking.

03-26-2011, 06:04 PM	#10
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	I checked the database = no problems No Wacomm mouse no job running in calibre Device (a kindle) is NOT connected Calibre doesn't technically crash (Close down) it just freezes and only when trying to edit an individual file. I will check out the font folder now... how do I do this? How do I know if somethings wrong?

03-27-2011, 08:48 AM	#12
iridius Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3, iPhone (to get Dell Streak & iPad)	HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAA I am sooooooooo funny and stupid I amaze myself. Although I don't know if anyone else will ever have this problem... the idea struck me on my way back from work this morning as I was stuck one of the ever-present accidents on the highway. Before the problem started I watched a movie (Prince of Persia) with my wife on my projector, which is my 4th monitor. Even though my projector has been off since, Windows still thinks it's there for multiple monitor purpose (using UltraMon) (I guess I should disable it not just shut it off... but that's besides the point. Anyway the edit metadata dialog window was opening on that projector instead of on one of my 3 regular 22" monitors, so I didn't see it, but since you can't work on Calibre when that dialog box is open, it just seems frozen. I am very dissappointed guys... I mean you really should've know this was the problem... I mean I'm sure I'm not the first guy trying to edit book metadata on a 120-inch projection on his wall? :-) Thanks a million I was scared my database was messed up or that I made too big of a library.... thanks.

03-27-2011, 09:08 AM	#13
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Well, at least it's working. That wouldn't have come to my mind.

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03-27-2011, 09:31 AM	#14
DoctorOhh US Navy, Retired Posts: 9,889 Karma: 13806776 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Icarus Illumina XL HD, Kindle PaperWhite SE 11th Gen	Of course describing your problem as the Window wasn't opening would have got you that answer relatively quickly. Because I've been there before. Glad you figured it out.

03-27-2011, 01:15 PM	#15
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,887 Karma: 59840450 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Been there. 3rd monitor was switched to a different system and windows expected me to still be able to see a 'confirmation' request.