File manager and collections creator for PRS-505

igorsk · 11-02-2008, 04:52 PM

https://dev.mobileread.com/trac/sonyfmngr
Supports copying books from/to the device, converts subdirectories into collections, converts FB2 files into EPUB and more.
Needs some polishing but has a big potential.

sealbeater · 11-03-2008, 03:35 AM

Does this write to the cards as well?

sealbeater · 11-03-2008, 05:57 PM

Trying it out now, windows version at work, it reads the SD card but not the MS. So far, so good, I like the backup of the main.xml after/before it gets written, will let you know more as I get it.

sealbeater · 11-04-2008, 02:00 AM

Gave it a try, it's nice but the SD card actually wrote to the MS card. Also, it didnt' track all of the books, I'm not sure how many I tried but it's currently at 1169. I'm going to categorize my books today for the categories (very nice, first time I've used them) and I'm going to place as many as I can on the MS card, instead of using it to load them onto the card. I like the making of the media.xml, I'm hopeful that'll make some positive changes. Do you know if it's possible to access both cards?

sealbeater · 11-04-2008, 03:41 PM

Ok, so today, I'm trying again, this time I filled both my SD and my MS card to the brim with books, let it read them all (got up to 4356). Made some discoveries, you can't have the device locked when you connect it to the PC, I think that's actually in the manual but worth noting. The program accesses the MS card first, so you have to let it run it's collection creation process, then unmount the "SD card" and then look for an SD card again, that'll bring up the SD card (which returned an error w/ unknown element which is actually expected) I am liking the cache.xml creation, as I dont' think the device does it reliably when presents with a large selection. Will update.

Ok so, if you have both an SD and a MS card, it'll see the MS card only, if you remove the MS card and reconnect the device with SD card only, it'll see the SD card.

sealbeater · 11-04-2008, 05:57 PM

My SD card now reads as having 3919 books on it. I have no idea if it is accurate but that's the most I've ever gotten to show on a single card. I'm waiting for the MS to load bu t this software has got me very hopeful, it's better than letting the Reader make the cache.xml file itself.

JeffElkins · 11-05-2008, 01:53 PM

I just downloaded this and am looking forward to trying it out. Thanks!

mjh215 · 11-11-2008, 07:32 AM

That program does look like it has alot of potential. I happen to be a fan of the split panel environment (I like FreeCommander on Win* myself). Looking forward to seeing how it develops.

-MJ

JGB · 11-12-2008, 01:52 AM

What's the difference between that and Caliber?

JeffElkins · 11-12-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGB

What's the difference between that and Caliber?

Calibre is a database-driven system that manages your books; conversion, storage, transport, etc. This tool just copies books from your hard drive to the 505 and vice-versa; it also creates collections on the fly. It offers only limited conversion features in comparison to calibre.

That said, I'm finding it very handy. I prefer my own book organization scheme to Calibre's so I can use the console tools Calibre offers and this tool to copy books to the 505.

pwalker8 · 11-12-2008, 09:34 AM

You actually can create or modify collections with Calibre. I use this feature frequently since I do like to organize my books via collections. With that said, I can see where both tools will be useful.

JeffElkins · 11-12-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwalker8

You actually can create or modify collections with Calibre. I use this feature frequently since I do like to organize my books via collections. With that said, I can see where both tools will be useful.

I should have mentioned that. Calibre's collection routines are excellent.

JGB · 11-12-2008, 11:53 AM

Hmm so using this+caliber via console I can get it to stop grabbing my books out of their organized folders, and stuffing them into individual folders then into one big folder elsewhere?

pilotbob · 11-12-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGB

Hmm so using this+caliber via console I can get it to stop grabbing my books out of their organized folders, and stuffing them into individual folders then into one big folder elsewhere?

Yes... if you don't use the calibre GUI you can use the command line tools in place if you want. Personally, I like the way calibre organizes my ebooks into folders.

BOb

JeffElkins · 11-12-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGB

Hmm so using this+caliber via console I can get it to stop grabbing my books out of their organized folders, and stuffing them into individual folders then into one big folder elsewhere?

Yes.

Calibre stores books in a single top-level folder with author->book folders underneath. It's fine, but not my cup of tea. Bob had made the suggestion that Calibre offer the choice of not managing files, like itunes, but Kovid's got too much on his plate to implement something he sees little demand for. Fair enough. Filemanager (thing needs a name!<g>) plus Calibre console works, although Calibre's collection feature is more sophisticated.

11-02-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	File manager and collections creator for PRS-505 https://dev.mobileread.com/trac/sonyfmngr Supports copying books from/to the device, converts subdirectories into collections, converts FB2 files into EPUB and more. Needs some polishing but has a big potential. Attached Thumbnails

11-04-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
sealbeater Banned Posts: 666 Karma: 1752814 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 : Onyx Boox Max : Sony PRS-900 : Onyx Kepler Pro	Ok, so today, I'm trying again, this time I filled both my SD and my MS card to the brim with books, let it read them all (got up to 4356). Made some discoveries, you can't have the device locked when you connect it to the PC, I think that's actually in the manual but worth noting. The program accesses the MS card first, so you have to let it run it's collection creation process, then unmount the "SD card" and then look for an SD card again, that'll bring up the SD card (which returned an error w/ unknown element which is actually expected) I am liking the cache.xml creation, as I dont' think the device does it reliably when presents with a large selection. Will update. Ok so, if you have both an SD and a MS card, it'll see the MS card only, if you remove the MS card and reconnect the device with SD card only, it'll see the SD card. Last edited by sealbeater; 11-04-2008 at 03:49 PM. Reason: Correction of correction

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11-03-2008, 03:35 AM	#2
sealbeater Banned Posts: 666 Karma: 1752814 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 : Onyx Boox Max : Sony PRS-900 : Onyx Kepler Pro	Does this write to the cards as well?

11-03-2008, 05:57 PM	#3
sealbeater Banned Posts: 666 Karma: 1752814 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 : Onyx Boox Max : Sony PRS-900 : Onyx Kepler Pro	Trying it out now, windows version at work, it reads the SD card but not the MS. So far, so good, I like the backup of the main.xml after/before it gets written, will let you know more as I get it.

11-04-2008, 02:00 AM	#4
sealbeater Banned Posts: 666 Karma: 1752814 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 : Onyx Boox Max : Sony PRS-900 : Onyx Kepler Pro	Gave it a try, it's nice but the SD card actually wrote to the MS card. Also, it didnt' track all of the books, I'm not sure how many I tried but it's currently at 1169. I'm going to categorize my books today for the categories (very nice, first time I've used them) and I'm going to place as many as I can on the MS card, instead of using it to load them onto the card. I like the making of the media.xml, I'm hopeful that'll make some positive changes. Do you know if it's possible to access both cards?

11-04-2008, 05:57 PM	#6
sealbeater Banned Posts: 666 Karma: 1752814 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 : Onyx Boox Max : Sony PRS-900 : Onyx Kepler Pro	My SD card now reads as having 3919 books on it. I have no idea if it is accurate but that's the most I've ever gotten to show on a single card. I'm waiting for the MS to load bu t this software has got me very hopeful, it's better than letting the Reader make the cache.xml file itself.

11-05-2008, 01:53 PM	#7
JeffElkins Guru Posts: 780 Karma: 1416 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Kobo Clara 2E/HD, Kindle PW	I just downloaded this and am looking forward to trying it out. Thanks!

11-11-2008, 07:32 AM	#8
mjh215 Guru Posts: 988 Karma: 12653 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: None of your business	That program does look like it has alot of potential. I happen to be a fan of the split panel environment (I like FreeCommander on Win* myself). Looking forward to seeing how it develops. -MJ

11-12-2008, 01:52 AM	#9
JGB Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 1010000 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS505	What's the difference between that and Caliber?

11-12-2008, 09:34 AM	#11
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	You actually can create or modify collections with Calibre. I use this feature frequently since I do like to organize my books via collections. With that said, I can see where both tools will be useful.

11-12-2008, 11:53 AM	#13
JGB Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 1010000 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS505	Hmm so using this+caliber via console I can get it to stop grabbing my books out of their organized folders, and stuffing them into individual folders then into one big folder elsewhere?

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