"Send to device" leaving droppings in the library?

erk · 01-01-2015, 05:14 PM

My library is set up for primarily epubs.
I have some mixed mobi/epub where the conversion ends in epub, and I can go back to the mobi if needed to fix something.

When I hooked up a Kindle and used "Send to Device" I get 'bonus' mobi files in the library.

This is counter to my expectation ("send to device" should be read-only on my local library), and frustrating in that it is unclear what the original format should be.

Is there a tweak to disable this behavior?

davidfor · 01-01-2015, 06:01 PM

When you send to device, if there is no suitable format for the device, a conversion is done. The result is added to the library and sent to the device. So, if you have a epub only book and send that to the Kindle, the mobi will be produced.

I don't think there are any options that affect this. There should be a prompt warning that it will happen and to confirm to go ahead. The prompt has a "don't show again" checkbox, so I assume you checked that at some point. That can be reset in the preferences, but it resets all confirmations.

erk · 01-01-2015, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidfor

When you send to device, if there is no suitable format for the device, a conversion is done. The result is added to the library and sent to the device. So, if you have a epub only book and send that to the Kindle, the mobi will be produced..

I recognize that a conversion has to be done. Is there a reason it also needs to add to the library at the same time.

Is there any way to differentiate this "dropping" from a native MOBI file?

eschwartz · 01-05-2015, 02:58 AM

I believe it is added to the library at the same time so that it will be the same book as any future conversion (preventing confusion if you convert multiple times and the settings changed, "why does each of my devices have a different book on it"

). Additionally, it speeds up future sending.

There is no way to differentiate it, as they are the same MOBI. However, if you select a number of books and send them, you can then remove the MOBI format from them. There is also a Save To Format plugin.

theducks · 01-05-2015, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erk

I recognize that a conversion has to be done. Is there a reason it also needs to add to the library at the same time.

Is there any way to differentiate this "dropping" from a native MOBI file?

I made a text, with a fixed set of values, field: "Mstr Fmt", which I populate at Original Add time.
This field includes some additional pseudo-formats: Multi, RAR(Html), HTML(zip), Link, Split_off, other.

the format in the list, is how your original was added (and will appear in your original source file archive: which may still have the DRM )

order the value list in the frequency (common) of use so typing the first letter jumps to that choice. eg. PDF, prc, pdb

01-01-2015, 05:14 PM	#1
erk Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 6042 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: SONY PRS505	"Send to device" leaving droppings in the library? My library is set up for primarily epubs. I have some mixed mobi/epub where the conversion ends in epub, and I can go back to the mobi if needed to fix something. When I hooked up a Kindle and used "Send to Device" I get 'bonus' mobi files in the library. This is counter to my expectation ("send to device" should be read-only on my local library), and frustrating in that it is unclear what the original format should be. Is there a tweak to disable this behavior?

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01-01-2015, 06:01 PM	#2
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	When you send to device, if there is no suitable format for the device, a conversion is done. The result is added to the library and sent to the device. So, if you have a epub only book and send that to the Kindle, the mobi will be produced. I don't think there are any options that affect this. There should be a prompt warning that it will happen and to confirm to go ahead. The prompt has a "don't show again" checkbox, so I assume you checked that at some point. That can be reset in the preferences, but it resets all confirmations.

01-05-2015, 02:58 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I believe it is added to the library at the same time so that it will be the same book as any future conversion (preventing confusion if you convert multiple times and the settings changed, "why does each of my devices have a different book on it" ). Additionally, it speeds up future sending. There is no way to differentiate it, as they are the same MOBI. However, if you select a number of books and send them, you can then remove the MOBI format from them. There is also a Save To Format plugin.

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