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xxyzz / WordDumb

A calibre plugin that generates Kindle Word Wise and X-Ray files for KFX, AZW3, MOBI and EPUB eBook.
https://xxyzz.github.io/WordDumb/
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Covers won't show after using WordDumb #82

Closed amerikaneca2 closed 2 years ago

amerikaneca2 commented 2 years ago

Describe the bug

Hello,

so when I first transfer a book to my Kindle the cover is visible, but after I use the plugin the cover is no longer visible. Any help with that?

Thanks.

System Information

OS: Windows 10 calibre version: 6.7.1 Python version: 3.11 Plugin version: 3.25.0

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xxyzz commented 2 years ago

Kindle removes the cover if Wi-Fi is connected. Reconnect your Kindle to calibre and calibre will restore the cover for you.

Please read calibre FAQ: https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq.html#covers-for-books-i-send-to-my-e-ink-kindle-show-up-momentarily-and-then-are-replaced-by-a-generic-cover

amerikaneca2 commented 2 years ago

I'm aware of this, that was happening while my wifi was turned off. I'm constantly on airplane mode.

amerikaneca2 commented 2 years ago

So I found out what the issue was.

I was first transferring the book to my kindle from calibre and then for whatever reason I disconnected from calibre, re connected and THEN applied the plugin. (was still trying to figure out how it works lol)

Obviously the right way to do it is to

Now I have my covers. X Ray is working as well!

Thank you xxyz.

xxyzz commented 2 years ago

If you send a book without a valid ASIN metadata to Kindle first then use WordDumb, WordDumb will set a random ASIN to the book and the cover thumbnail filename on Kindle will not match the new ASIN.

The right way is to let the plugin send the book to your Kindle: connect Kindle to calibre then click the plugin menu or icon.

xxyzz commented 2 years ago

Commit https://github.com/xxyzz/WordDumb/commit/a01c2e3478c8dcaae1112f26260da34a3e8d8023 re-uploads book cover to Kindle if ASIN is changed.

amerikaneca2 commented 2 years ago

Commit a01c2e3 re-uploads book cover to Kindle if ASIN is changed.

Sorry I'm a newbie, how do I do this exactly?

xxyzz commented 2 years ago

You can download and install the zip file(in the Artifacts section) with that change from here: https://github.com/xxyzz/WordDumb/actions/runs/3358001718

But you don't need to do this, the book cover won't disappear if you let the plugin to send that book.

amerikaneca2 commented 2 years ago

YES, letting the plugin send the book worked. I was first sending the book from Calibre and then applying WordDumb.

Thanks for your support!