Sending to Device - Kobo Forma - root directory

silver-hedgehog · 01-12-2022, 04:43 AM

Hi,

Calibre only gives me the option to save to 'main memory' on my Kobo Forma.

This results in the device root directory filling up with Calibre book folders.

Is there any way I can get Calibre to send & sync with a single folder on my device?

Many thanks for any help.

theducks · 01-12-2022, 09:37 AM

Include a 'literal' path as part of the SEND template

Code:

MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title}

MyBooks is the folder you make
slash (/) is how you tell it to put it in a sub-folder

(there is info on the save to template form)

silver-hedgehog · 01-12-2022, 04:49 PM

Hi theducks,

This hasn't worked on my device.
After creating the 'MyBooks' folder on the device root I've tried:

MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title}
MyBooks/{author_sort}/{title} - {authors}
/MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title}
MyBooks/ {Author_sort} -{Title}

Restarting Calibre & the device each time.

Non of them make any difference the books go straight to the root folder.
I've read through the template guide, there are no specific instructions on what I want to do, to send all calibre books to a single folder instead of the root directory.

I've used Calibre for many years with no problem. I've always sent the books to the SD card. However, the Kobo Forma doesn't have an SD card slot.

Is there anywhere else I can get info?
I've googled, youtubed & read through so many forum posts and cant find anything.

Cheers.

theducks · 01-12-2022, 05:10 PM

Where did you put that? NOT in Preferences, that is the default for NEW devices.
Connect the device: then right click the device Icon: configure

DNSB · 01-12-2022, 05:56 PM

There are a couple of other ways to get to the device driver configuration. If you have the Kobo Utilities plugin installed, you can user Driver => Configure current driver. Alternately, you can open calibre's Preferences, then Plugins. Search for KoboTouch, select it and then click on Customize plugin. If you are using the Kobo Touch Extended driver, the first page is the same and if you use the same template, it makes it easier to switch between the two.

My preferred template is:

Code:

Elibrary/{author_sort:sublist(0,1,&)}/{title} - {authors:sublist(0,1,&)}

Basically, Elibrary / (first entry in the author sort) / title - (first entry in the author list). That trimming helps to keep the total path length under control.

theducks · 01-12-2022, 08:09 PM

David
Once a device is connected/used the configuration is saved in the configuration folder.

Preferences version is only used for New(first connected) devices

davidfor · 01-12-2022, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

David
Once a device is connected/used the configuration is saved in the configuration folder.

Preferences version is only used for New(first connected) devices

The configuration file is created when you change the configuration for the driver. Until then, the preferences used will be the driver's defaults and anything from the general preferences. So, changing the save template in the "Send to device" page will change what is used until the driver configuration is opened and saved. But, I agree, it is probably what is happening here.

@silver-hedgehog: It should work, and does work here. As the others have mentioned, you should configure this in the driver configuration. Either of the methods mentioned to get to it will work. Also, there is an option in the drive configuration called "Use sub-folders". If that is not checked, then the directory structure will be ignored.

If after checking the configuration, it is still not working, then I need a debug log to check what is happening. To do this, right-click the preferences button and select the option to restart in debug mode. When calibre restarts, it will display a message about the debug log. Connect the device and send a book to it. Then close calibre and the debug log will be displayed. Post the full contents of the log or upload it and PM me the location. I should be able to see what is wrong from that.

silver-hedgehog · 01-13-2022, 12:43 PM

Hi all,

Thank you for taking the time to respond and send your suggestions & help.
@theducks you were spot on, I had altered the template for the ‘send to device’ function in preferences.
I changed it back to: {author_sort}/{title} - {authors}
Then I changed the template for the ‘Device’ function by right clicking on the icon and selecting configuration from the drop-down menu and used the template editor to change the file to:
MyBooks/{author_sort}/{title} - {authors}

Restarted Calibre, and woohoo it works treat! No more clogged up root directory on my Kobo Forma!

Cheers

01-12-2022, 04:43 AM	#1
silver-hedgehog Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2022 Device: Kobo Forma	Sending to Device - Kobo Forma - root directory Hi, Calibre only gives me the option to save to 'main memory' on my Kobo Forma. This results in the device root directory filling up with Calibre book folders. Is there any way I can get Calibre to send & sync with a single folder on my device? Many thanks for any help.

01-12-2022, 09:37 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,447 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Include a 'literal' path as part of the SEND template Code: MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title} MyBooks is the folder you make slash (/) is how you tell it to put it in a sub-folder (there is info on the save to template form)

01-12-2022, 05:56 PM	#5
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 40,555 Karma: 157444380 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	There are a couple of other ways to get to the device driver configuration. If you have the Kobo Utilities plugin installed, you can user Driver => Configure current driver. Alternately, you can open calibre's Preferences, then Plugins. Search for KoboTouch, select it and then click on Customize plugin. If you are using the Kobo Touch Extended driver, the first page is the same and if you use the same template, it makes it easier to switch between the two. My preferred template is: Code: Elibrary/{author_sort:sublist(0,1,&)}/{title} - {authors:sublist(0,1,&)} Basically, Elibrary / (first entry in the author sort) / title - (first entry in the author list). That trimming helps to keep the total path length under control. Attached Thumbnails

01-12-2022, 08:09 PM	#6
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,447 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	David Once a device is connected/used the configuration is saved in the configuration folder. Preferences version is only used for New(first connected) devices Attached Thumbnails

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01-12-2022, 04:49 PM	#3
silver-hedgehog Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2022 Device: Kobo Forma	Hi theducks, This hasn't worked on my device. After creating the 'MyBooks' folder on the device root I've tried: MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title} MyBooks/{author_sort}/{title} - {authors} /MyBooks/{Author_sort} -{Title} MyBooks/ {Author_sort} -{Title} Restarting Calibre & the device each time. Non of them make any difference the books go straight to the root folder. I've read through the template guide, there are no specific instructions on what I want to do, to send all calibre books to a single folder instead of the root directory. I've used Calibre for many years with no problem. I've always sent the books to the SD card. However, the Kobo Forma doesn't have an SD card slot. Is there anywhere else I can get info? I've googled, youtubed & read through so many forum posts and cant find anything. Cheers.

01-12-2022, 05:10 PM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,447 Karma: 58055868 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Where did you put that? NOT in Preferences, that is the default for NEW devices. Connect the device: then right click the device Icon: configure

01-13-2022, 12:43 PM	#8
silver-hedgehog Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2022 Device: Kobo Forma	Hi all, Thank you for taking the time to respond and send your suggestions & help. @theducks you were spot on, I had altered the template for the ‘send to device’ function in preferences. I changed it back to: {author_sort}/{title} - {authors} Then I changed the template for the ‘Device’ function by right clicking on the icon and selecting configuration from the drop-down menu and used the template editor to change the file to: MyBooks/{author_sort}/{title} - {authors} Restarted Calibre, and woohoo it works treat! No more clogged up root directory on my Kobo Forma! Cheers

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