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How much space does the app require?
Reference » Requirements » How much space does the app require?
CLZ Books itself takes a little less than 20 MB (iPhone) or 30 MB (iPad) of space on your device. Depending on how many books you’re going to catalog, the app will require a more space on your device. Below you will find an indication of how much extra space…
Different number of books in desktop, cloud and app
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Different number of books in desktop, cloud and app
In some rare situations, your desktop, cloud and mobile app database can get “out-of-sync”, causing a different number of books to be listed. The solution is simple, but may take some time. In short: Clear your CLZ Cloud. Upload your most up-to-date…
My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix this?
Troubleshooting » My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix this?
There can be a couple of reasons your app is locked. Please select the situation that applies to you: Situation 1: I’ve paid for the app before. Situation 2: I’m unable to sync my subscription back to my device. Situation 3: I’ve never synced my…
Back up / Restore your collection and subscription
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Back up / Restore your collection and subscription
After storing so many books in CLZ Books it’s always smart to have a backup. It’s also useful if you can restore your subscription on any device, any time. We offer you a way to do that by syncing your complete database and subscription to the CLZ Cloud.…
Getting started
Getting started
Welcome to CLZ Books! Thanks for downloading our CLZ Books app! We hope you’ll enjoy using this app to catalog and manage your book collection. Just getting started cataloging your books? Then here’s how to add the first books to your database. *TIP:…
Subscribing to CLZ Books
Getting started » Subscribing to CLZ Books
CLZ Books is a subscription app. You need an active subscription to use CLZ Books and its online services. Pricing: $1.49 per month, when paying monthly or $14.99 per year, when paying yearly (~ $1.25 per month) You can start a 7-day free trial from the…
Downloading data from CLZ Cloud
Getting started » Downloading data from CLZ Cloud
Have you been using one of our other book cataloging solutions, like Book Collector or Book Connect, or maybe the CLZ Books app on another device? Then you probably already have an existing book collection stored in your CLZ Cloud account. Here’s how to download…
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Contents: My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix this? Use your existing subscription CLZ Cloud Sync problems Need help?
Settings
Reference » Settings
You can reach the settings screen by tapping the Menu > Settings. Appearance Application Skin Change the skin of the entire app to light or dark. Details View Template Change the details page of a book to a different style and color. Add Books from CLZ…
Uploading data to CLZ Cloud
Getting started » Uploading data to CLZ Cloud
The CLZ Books app comes with cloud storage for your data, in our own CLZ Cloud system. When you’re using CLZ Books, we strongly recommend using the CLZ Cloud to: Transfer your active subscription across mobile devices. Make an online backup of your book…
Warning: Database originates from Direct Export
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Warning: Database originates from Direct Export
“Your database originates from a direct export from PC/Mac. Any additions or changes to this database cannot be synced back to CLZ Cloud or your PC/Mac.” CLZ Cloud sync doesn’t work if the database on your mobile device originated from a “Direct…
Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account
The database you’re trying to sync with CLZ Cloud has been synced before, but to a different CLZ Account. This can happen if you have more than one CLZ Account with us. Solution 1: Login with the correct CLZ Account Windows / Mac desktop software Close the…
Synchronize with CLZ Cloud
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Synchronize with CLZ Cloud
CLZ Cloud is an online service for storing and backing up your collection database in the cloud. It is also used to sync data between devices, e.g. from your Windows or Mac software to your app, but also between phones and tablets. If you own multiple devices, e.g. a…
Multiple collections
Managing your database » Multiple collections
CLZ Books allows multiple sub-collections within your app. The collections will appear in the menu that you can open from the top left, so that you can easily switch between them. Create and manage collections Open the menu top left and tap “Add…
I do not see my own cover images after syncing.
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » I do not see my own cover images after syncing.
When you sync with CLZ Cloud, the cloud entries will, in general, use the central cover images from Core for Books. Only if you’ve manually modified or added a cover yourself it will be marked as Custom Image and syncs with your CLZ Cloud. Sync Custom…
Sharing online
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Sharing online
If you want, you can share your collection with friends so they can see which books you have! Your public CLZ Cloud link To find out your public Cloud Share link, tap the menu icon top left and tap “View my CLZ Cloud” Your browser app will open to show…
Need help?
Troubleshooting » Need help?
If you can’t find your answer here, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our Club CLZ support forum. The Club CLZ forum is the recommended way to get support for CLZ Books. The entire CLZ team is present on the forum to help you with any…
Adding by Author/Title
Adding books » Adding by Author/Title
Here’s how to add a book to your collection by Author/Title: Tap the Add Books button: In the Add Books screen, select the Author/Title tab at the top. Enter the author/title of the book you want to add. Tap the matching book result. Now tap the big blue…
Field Reference
Managing your database » Editing books » Field Reference
Field types in the Edit Screen In the Edit Screen you will find different field types: Basic text fields: These allow you to just type any text in them. Number only fields: You can only add numbers in this field (for instance an index field, or a price…
CLZ Cloud Sync problems
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems
Pick the item you wish to know more about: Different number of movies in desktop, cloud and app Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud Errors in Sync…
Export to Text / CSV
Importing / Exporting » Export to Text / CSV
You can’t export directly from CLZ Books on your mobile device, but you can export from your CLZ Cloud website. 1. On your mobile app: Tap on the CLZ Cloud button on your toolbar or in the left side menu. to open the Sync screen. Tap the Sync Changes button…
Update from Core
Managing your database » Update from Core
When you add books using this app’s Add by Barcode or Add by Title tools, you get lots of book details automatically from our central Core for Books online database. After you add your books, the Core online data may change, e.g. to add more details that were…
Adding by ISBN
Adding books » Adding by ISBN
Adding books by scanning their ISBN barcode If you are cataloging your books, the best way to add books to CLZ Books is by scanning their ISBN barcodes with your device’s camera. If you have a compatible device you can scan ISBNs using your device…
Syncing your collection with CLZ Cloud
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Synchronize with CLZ Cloud » Syncing your collection with CLZ Cloud
Windows / Mac Click on menu “CLZ Cloud > Synchronize” or click this button on the toolbar: The program will now check if there are any changes that need to be synced up or down. Click the “Sync Changes” button to process all changes. *If…
Print your collection
Importing / Exporting » Print your collection
You can’t print directly from CLZ Books on your mobile device, but you can export from your CLZ Cloud website and then print from a computer. 1. On your mobile app: Tap on the CLZ Cloud button on your toolbar or in the left side menu. to open the Sync…
Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud
The database you’re trying to sync with CLZ Cloud is a completely different one than we have in the CLZ Cloud. Perhaps you have opened a different database file? Solution 1: Open the correct database Open the same database that we have in CLZ Cloud for you.…
Why sign up?
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Why sign up?
The subscription to the CLZ Books app comes with cloud storage for your data, in our own CLZ Cloud system. To use your CLZ Cloud, you need a CLZ Account. Advantages of using CLZ Cloud: When you’re using CLZ Books, you can use the CLZ Cloud to: Make an…
Editing books
Managing your database » Editing books
After adding some books to your database, it’s time to start editing your entries to add personal information (like purchase details, your own ratings and notes, etc…) or to edit the automatically downloaded data to your own preferences. This is done in…
Direct import from Book Collector
Reference » Direct import from Book Collector
!This feature is only available for backwards compatibility. It is not developed or supported anymore. To transfer data from Book Collector, we strongly recommend to use the CLZ Cloud syncing!. Here’s how to transfer data from the Book Collector desktop…
Import from Text / CSV
Importing / Exporting » Import from Text / CSV
To perform a full import from a text or CSV file you can use the CLZ Cloud Import Tool. The steps consist of first importing all items into CLZ Cloud, and then syncing those items from CLZ Cloud to CLZ Books on your mobile device. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…
Export to CLZ Books: “Device not found”
Reference » Direct import from Book Collector » Export to CLZ Books: “Device not found”
If you can’t find your mobile device running CLZ Books using the “File > Export to > CLZ Mobile” with WiFi, there’s a few possible causes you can check to making it work: Contents Make sure you have Bonjour installed CLZ Books is not on the…