How and what to backup

HibDelyatt · 12-17-2021, 06:32 AM

Before I install an update of the operating system (Ubuntu-Linux), I want to backup the Caliber settings .
This includes the library itself, of course.
Also the directory ~/.config/calibre, where (hopefully) all my settings are stored.

But:
I can't find a database where the keywords (and their links to the books) are stored. However, I don't know what to look for either.
The keywording of the books in my library is very important to me.

So here is my question:
What files and folders do I need to back up so that after I upgrade the BS, I get Caliber back the way I set it up?

Thanks for thinking along and your time.

Kind regards,
Hib

kovidgoyal · 12-17-2021, 07:01 AM

https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

HibDelyatt · 12-17-2021, 08:26 AM

Hi kovidgoyal,

thanks for this hint.

best regards,
Hib

kevn57 · 12-17-2021, 11:22 AM

I'm using Portable and it won't let me export, is there a way to get settings transferred to a new install of 64 bit.

kovidgoyal · 12-17-2021, 11:24 AM

Copy the config folder.

kevn57 · 12-17-2021, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Copy the config folder.

I'm sorry not sure I understand.
Do you mean copy Calibre Settings Folder in portable app to AppData roaming folder in windows user?

theducks · 12-17-2021, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevn57

I'm sorry not sure I understand.
Do you mean copy Calibre Settings Folder in portable app to AppData roaming folder in windows user?

Yes.
Once copied, Start Calibre and use Create/Switch: use existing to relink the library (as the path has changed)

kevn57 · 12-18-2021, 08:30 AM

Thanks Ducks

12-17-2021, 06:32 AM	#1
HibDelyatt Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Tolino	How and what to backup Before I install an update of the operating system (Ubuntu-Linux), I want to backup the Caliber settings . This includes the library itself, of course. Also the directory ~/.config/calibre, where (hopefully) all my settings are stored. But: I can't find a database where the keywords (and their links to the books) are stored. However, I don't know what to look for either. The keywording of the books in my library is very important to me. So here is my question: What files and folders do I need to back up so that after I upgrade the BS, I get Caliber back the way I set it up? Thanks for thinking along and your time. Kind regards, Hib

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12-17-2021, 07:01 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,253 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

12-17-2021, 08:26 AM	#3
HibDelyatt Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Tolino	Hi kovidgoyal, thanks for this hint. best regards, Hib

12-17-2021, 11:22 AM	#4
kevn57 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Albany NY Device: Moonreader+	I'm using Portable and it won't let me export, is there a way to get settings transferred to a new install of 64 bit.

12-17-2021, 11:24 AM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,253 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Copy the config folder.

12-18-2021, 08:30 AM	#8
kevn57 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Albany NY Device: Moonreader+	Thanks Ducks

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