A way to merge JW Library files?

[Audra]

Good afternoon,

 

JWL Merge is no longer working for merging JW Library files.  Has anyone found another reliable tool to do this?  I probably need to buckle down and just use one primary source for adding new notes but it's tough.  I like my tablet for personal study at home but I don't drag it around with me to the store/errands.  Sometimes I get a few minutes to look things up on my phone and update my notes there.  So, I end up with 2 different copies of study notes in JW Library.  I hope someone has found another way to merge study notes.

[Jarred]

I use this, but it does require an ipad or iphone:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/library-merger/id1539780103

[Luk_KK]

On 8/29/2023 at 10:58 PM, Jarred said:

I use this, but it does require an ipad or iphone:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/library-merger/id1539780103

Not working anymore. Error message for me and many other. 
 

any alternatives?

[Dages]

I wish we got a new Merger app... 

[Paul]

On 9/30/2023 at 4:50 PM, Luk_KK said:

Not working anymore. Error message for me and many other. 
 

any alternatives?

i just used this app now. it is still working

 

[jayrtom]

The way you can have a workaround without an app is to use this practice

 

1. Finished writing notes on one device? --> Make a backup and save it on the cloud or send a mail to yourself
2. Want to make new notes on a new device? --> First, recover the previously saved backup and then make the new notes
3. Repeat the process

 

 

[carlos]

I recently found this free app that works to edit JWL backup files:

https://github.com/erykjj/jwlmanager

 

They provide binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac.

The interface is not so nice as in the old Merger app but I think it can do a lot more things, like removing certain notes by tags, highlights, and so on.

 

I think it doesn't directly merge, but you can always import one of the files, export it to CSV, then open the other file and import the CSV contents.

 

[chuck83]

I used Merger and it still works. My specs are the following:

 

iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.3

iPad 10 (2021 version) with iPad OS 17.3

MacBook Pro (2020 M1 Version) with Sonoma 14.2.1

MacMini (2020 M1 Version) with Sonoma 14.2.1

 

All work interchangeably.

 

I would make sure your iPad/Android/Windows/Mac devices are on the latest greatest operating system software with all patches. I would also make sure your devices are not end of life. If your device is end of life that means the software supporting it will be as well. Which means any new JW Library apps you get may or may not work. 

 

See below... the matrixes might be difficult to understand but look at your current devices. Get the dates they're EOL. Do the same for the operating systems you have.

 

https://endoflife.date/ipad - iPad EOL

https://endoflife.date/ipados - iPadOS EOL

 

https://endoflife.date/iphone - iPhone EOL
https://endoflife.date/ios - iOS EOL

 

https://endoflife.date/windows - Windows EOL

 

https://endoflife.date/android - Android Software EOL

https://endoflife.date/samsung-mobile - Samsung EOL

https://endoflife.date/motorola-mobility - Motorola EOL

https://endoflife.date/pixel - Google Pixel EOL

 

Also, anyone that's receiving an error message can you show me the screenshot or copy the error message? I might be able to diagnose. I've been in IT for 25 years. I "might" be able to help.

 

[carlos]

2 hours ago, chuck83 said:

I used Merger and it still works.

 

Thanks, Mikey. Merger is for iOS, I have never used it.

 

I meant JWLMerge (which was for Android) is no longer working since JW Library included textboxes. But this one app does work on Android.

[chuck83]

30 minutes ago, carlos said:

 

Thanks, Mikey. Merger is for iOS, I have never used it.

 

I meant JWLMerge (which was for Android) is no longer working since JW Library included textboxes. But this one app does work on Android.

 

Oh I see. Yeah those text boxes. Completely understand.

[Kiku]

I'm using JWLManager. I convert to tables through this program, merge with another table through this program, and then convert to a .jwlibrary file.
It is convenient to do group editing of hashtags there.

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

I'm using JWLManager. I convert to tables through this program, merge with another table through this program, and then convert to a .jwlibrary file.
It is convenient to do group editing of hashtags there.

I would like to try this on my 2× Android devices and my Win 11 PC.
As I get older, I am less sure of my ability. Is there any way you could write me up a step-by-step procedure so I don't make a mistake and lose everything?
I did get as far as exporting the CSV file, but then I lost my nerve. Lol
TIA
DownUnder Tone
(PS I do have Excel as well as tge free Google sheets.)

Old (Downunder) Tone

[Kiku]

8 hours ago, ➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone said:

I would like to try this on my 2× Android devices and my Win 11 PC.
As I get older, I am less sure of my ability. Is there any way you could write me up a step-by-step procedure so I don't make a mistake and lose everything?
I did get as far as exporting the CSV file, but then I lost my nerve. Lol
TIA
DownUnder Tone
(PS I do have Excel as well as tge free Google sheets.)

Old (Downunder) Tone

 

0. For example, create backups from Android and Windows JWLibrary, and send to your Computer

1. Open JWLManager.

2. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Android.

3. View - Select All - Export - Save .xlsx file.

4. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Windows.

5. Import - .xlsx file - Wait...
6. File - Save as...

Done! Test it

 

Here full instructions https://github.com/erykjj/jwlmanager/blob/master/res/HELP.md

[marknpt]

On 4/9/2024 at 3:21 AM, Kiku said:

0. For example, create backups from Android and Windows JWLibrary, and send to your Computer

1. Open JWLManager.

2. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Android.

3. View - Select All - Export - Save .xlsx file.

4. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Windows.

5. Import - .xlsx file - Wait...
6. File - Save as...

Done! Test it

 

Here full instructions https://github.com/erykjj/jwlmanager/blob/master/res/HELP.md

 

I see how this works... I think. But it does not allow for merging of the back-ups, which I think was the original request. I am struggeling with this too, taking a bu of my phone, my tablet and merging them with my computer that is what I used to do, but I don't think this program can do that.

 

Plese do correct me if I am mistaken, cause I so want to be wrong!!

[Pallen]

I am currently using Telegram with Android and REALLY look forward to a native Sync feature so I do not have to use third party solutions .  All in the proper time, our Brothers are busy with many things.  I will be patient..... Updating to check again.... 😉

[marknpt]

On 4/11/2024 at 3:21 PM, Pallen said:

I am currently using Telegram with Android and REALLY look forward to a native Sync feature so I do not have to use third party solutions .  All in the proper time, our Brothers are busy with many things.  I will be patient..... Updating to check again.... 😉

I don't understand, how do you use Telegram to merge your WTLib BU files?

[Pallen]

These are the directions that I received from a tech Brother with a Telegram bot theo tool.  Note: Does not support Playlists. 

JW Library merge Android & Windows

From: chris………@gmail.com

 

Hi

I use telegram desktop, that’s a standalone on my PC

The telegram bot is: https://t.me/JWLMergeBot  by  Alessandro Lucchet 

I send the first file to the bot, like in the screenshot

 

 

Then I send the second one, see screenshot

 

 

And after some seconds I can download the merged file

 

 

I personally like to delete all files, so no copy anywhere

 

 

Ready to go

Edited June 3 by Pallen

[gusdn1]

Am I a bad person if I just watch my fellow publishers trying to find ways to merge their backups, while I have my own one? 🫣

[Mido]

12 hours ago, gusdn1 said:

Am I a bad person if I just watch my fellow publishers trying to find ways to merge their backups, while I have my own one? 🫣

 

If you think there is no harm sharing the method you use, you are welcome to do it 😁

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

0. For example, create backups from Android and Windows JWLibrary, and send to your Computer
1. Open JWLManager.
2. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Android.
3. View - Select All - Export - Save .xlsx file.
4. File - Open - Choose .jwlibrary backup from your Windows.
5. Import - .xlsx file - Wait...
6. File - Save as...
Done! Test it
 
Here full instructions https://github.com/erykjj/jwlmanager/blob/master/res/HELP.md

Ty for these steps.
It mostly worked.
Now that I know how it works, I can tweak it to eradicate all my duplicates.

May I add a preliminary step. It is referenced, but I did not comprehend the impact.
First step: Export all your 'playlists'. Park them on your device. After the merge, it will be simply a final step to get them back.
Last step: Import your playlists back. (This preserves your sideshows for your public talks, etc. [They will disappear!])

PS. I lost my favourites on my app homepage. Is this 'normal'? Or did I do something wrong?

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[jayrtom]

On 6/3/2024 at 5:55 PM, Pallen said:

These are the directions that I received from a tech Brother with a Telegram bot theo tool.  Note: Does not support Playlists. 

JW Library merge Android & Windows

From: chris………@gmail.com

 

Hi

I use telegram desktop, that’s a standalone on my PC

The telegram bot is: https://t.me/JWLMergeBot  by  Alessandro Lucchet 

I send the first file to the bot, like in the screenshot

 

 

Then I send the second one, see screenshot

 

 

And after some seconds I can download the merged file

 

 

I personally like to delete all files, so no copy anywhere

 

 

Ready to go

It seems to be a good option but be aware that by using it you're sharing all your notes with the bot creator, and it may not be a good thing (privacy and all...)

[jayrtom]

If you don't use apps to merge the notes use this method to have all devices synched all the time

 

1 - When you use a device, after leaving it, make always a backup (send an email to yourself, whatsapp, cloud, whatever)

2 - When picking another device, before doing anything, restore always the saved backup

3 - Go to 1

[Jerem]

Hello,

I just made a web interface to go-jwlm.

You can try if you want.

Note that go-jwlm does not support Playlist.
https://jwlmerge.02072005.xyz/

[marknpt]

On 7/1/2024 at 6:11 AM, Jerem said:

Hello,

I just made a web interface to go-jwlm.

You can try if you want.

Note that go-jwlm does not support Playlist.
https://jwlmerge.02072005.xyz/

 

I just tried this, smooth operation, but where is the merged file sent? I cannot find it, nor anywhere to select a choice of locations!

 

After submitting, I see this in the address bar.

https://jwlmerge.02072005.xyz/index.php?lang=en&output=File+upload+failed.

I am thinking there is a glitch!

Edited July 5 by marknpt
A bit more info

[marknpt]

On 6/3/2024 at 11:55 AM, Pallen said:

These are the directions that I received from a tech Brother with a Telegram bot theo tool.  Note: Does not support Playlists. 

JW Library merge Android & Windows

From: chris………@gmail.com

 

Hi

I use telegram desktop, that’s a standalone on my PC

The telegram bot is: https://t.me/JWLMergeBot  by  Alessandro Lucchet 

I send the first file to the bot, like in the screenshot

 

 

Then I send the second one, see screenshot

 

 

And after some seconds I can download the merged file

 

 

I personally like to delete all files, so no copy anywhere

 

 

Ready to go

 

This worked for me, three devices and just u/l the playlists after. Soooo happy!