Sync with CLZ Cloud

The CLZ Cloud » Sync with CLZ Cloud

When you’re using CLZ Comics, we strongly recommend using the CLZ Cloud to: Make an online backup of your comic collection data. Sync your comic data between devices (e.g. your phone and tablet). Sync data to/from Comic Connect software. Here’s how to upload…

CLZ Cloud sync problems

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems

Here you can find all the questions related to “CLZ Cloud sync problems”: CLZ Cloud sync problems: I have a different number of comics in desktop, cloud, and app Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account Error: Cleared collection in CLZ…

Errors in sync report

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Errors in sync report

It can happen that something goes wrong during sync. If that happens, you will be notified, and you can check here what the error means: Error downloading/uploading cover: Other Messages: Clear database in CLZ Cloud: Error downloading/uploading cover: A…

Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account

FAQ / 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. If you indeed have multiple CLZ Accounts and you wish to merge your accounts into one,…

Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud

It could happen that you do not have that same database anymore, or for any reason at all, you now wish to sync this database you have in front of you instead of the one in CLZ Cloud. In that case, we recommend clearing your CLZ Cloud, and then re-uploading your data…

I have a different number of comics in desktop, cloud and app

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » I have a different number of comics 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 comics to be listed. The solution is simple but may take some time. In short: Clear your CLZ Cloud, upload your local database, and…

I do not see my own cover images after syncing

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions » 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 CLZ Comics. 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…

Printing to PDF

The CLZ Cloud » Printing to PDF

If you want to print your collection on paper or export it to PDF, you can do so via CLZ Cloud. A pdf file helps you to get a physical copy of your collection. You can’t generate a PDF directly from your mobile app. For this, you will need to login to your CLZ…

Export to Text / CSV

The CLZ Cloud » Import / export » Export to Text / CSV

You can’t export directly from CLZ Comics on your mobile device, but you can export from your CLZ Cloud website. 1. Sync on your mobile app: Tap the menu in the top left Tap “Sync with CLZ Cloud” Tap the “Sync Changes” button to sync. 2.…

Importing from Text / CSV

The CLZ Cloud » Import / export » Importing 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 Comics on your mobile device. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…

Collection questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Collection questions

Here you can find all the questions related to “Collection Questions”: Collection questions: Can I edit multiple comics in one go? Why can’t I edit creators and characters in the app, or even sync my creator/character data from the desktop…

FAQ / Troubleshooting

FAQ / Troubleshooting

If your question could not be answered by the main topics try to see if the FAQs can help you out. Account and subscription questions: Use your existing subscription How can I change my user ID to a real user name? My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix…

Warning: Database originates from Direct Export

FAQ / 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…

The CLZ Cloud

The CLZ Cloud

The subscription to the CLZ Comics app comes with cloud storage for your data, in our own CLZ Cloud system. To use your CLZ Cloud, you need a CLZ Account. This topic includes Uploading to the cloud Downloading from the cloud Importing and exporting Printing to…

Getting Started

Getting Started

CLZ Comics is the perfect tool to help you keep track of your collection. Do you want to check if you already have a comic book in your collection? or just want to view your collection in different folders and display modes? We’ve got you covered! With CLZ, you…

Cover image questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions

Here you can find all the questions related to cover images: Cover image questions: I do not see my own cover images after syncing I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore?

Account and subscription

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Account and subscription

Here you can find all the questions related to “Account and subscription”: Account and subscription questions: Use your existing subscription How can I change my user ID to a real user name? My app is suddenly locked, how do I fix this? Use your…

Re-link Core variant

The Core » Re-link Core variant

It could be that the specific variant you own was NOT in Core yet when added to your database, but is listed NOW. In that case, you of course want to change your Core link to the correct variant, so that: When you use Update from Core, you will get the data for the…

Core questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Core questions

Here you can find all the questions related to “Core questions”: Core questions: The Update from Core tools says I have unlinked comics, how do I find those? I have a comic that I cannot find in our Core, what now? The Update from Core tools says I…

Managing pick lists

Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists

With every comic you add to your collection, CLZ Comics stores common information in Pick Lists. Examples of pick lists include series, series group, and storage box. With the Manage Pick List screen, you can modify all pick list items. With it you can add, edit,…

Cover tab

Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Cover tab

Almost all comics in the database have cover images included, but CLZ Comics also gives you the ability to add your own images. You might want to do this if the picture is not of your liking or if you have a slightly different cover. (note that almost all comic covers…

CLZ Comics

CLZ Comics

Welcome to CLZ Comics! Thanks for downloading our CLZ Comics app! We hope you’ll enjoy using this app to catalog and manage your comic book collection. What is CLZ Comics? CLZ Comics is the perfect tool to help you keep track of your collection. Want to check if…

Sorting your comics

Customising » Sorting your comics

With your comics stored digitally on your mobile device, you can sort your comics in a few different ways. With the sort order list, you can view by name, date, value, and much more! This feature is perfect if you want information about an entire series. Example: If…

I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Cover image questions » I can’t find the Images View for the Series List anymore

We did indeed intentionally remove the Images View for the Series List, for 2 reasons: because we figured that showing just covers for series would not make much sense. We thought that viewing your series list with just covers was not a useful way to browse your…

Sharing online

The CLZ Cloud » Sharing online

If you want, you can share your collection with friends so they can see which comics you have! This is perfect for present giving or bragging to your friends. Your public CLZ Cloud link To find out your public Cloud Share link, tap the menu icon top left and tap…

Series folder

Customising » Grouping into folders » Series folder

For the comic collector, the series folder is the most important folder. This will combine the issues that belong within the same series. The series folder is the only folder with an image next to it. This will help you identify the series. The series folder option…

Links tab

Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Links tab

Links In the links edit screen, you can add a URL link with a description. This might be useful if you have a webpage associated with the comic book like a more detailed description. You can add as many links as you like. Just click the add link button to make an…

Missing comics

Browsing » Missing comics

The missing comic feature is the ultimate tool for comic book collectors to keep track of the issues they are missing from their collections by comparing your issues and series to the ones in our Core. With this tool, you can see what comics you are missing per comic…

Adding by pull list

Adding Comics » Adding by pull list

What is a pull list? Most comic collectors have a pull list. This is the list of comics they know they’ll buy every month. Some stores offer pull list programs where they’ll set aside the comics for you each month to ensure you never miss any issues. The…

Editing multiple comics

Managing Your Database » Editing multiple comics

You can edit multiple comics in one go by using the Edit Multiple screen. This way you don’t have to edit every single comic with the same goal. Example: you might want to edit multiple comics to the same owner or storage box. !Edit Multiple is the only feature…

Update from Core

The Core » Update from Core

After you add your comics, the Core online data may change, e.g. to add more details that were not previously available. The Update from Core feature lets you update the comics in your local database with the new information in Core. How to update your comics with…

Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud sync problems » Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud

It seems you cleared your collection in CLZ Cloud. You will be presented with the option to “Upload this database” meaning you are about to upload your entire comics database from your local computer or mobile device up into CLZ Cloud. To continue and…

Adding Comics

Adding Comics

After you’re done setting up your app, you can start adding your comic books to your database. You can add comics to CLZ Comics in a variety of ways. How to add comics to your collection? Select one of the methods below to learn how: Adding by Barcode: When…

CovrPrice Values

CovrPrice Values

Get comic values from CovrPrice Did you know we have a partnership with CovrPrice.com, one of the best comic values services online? Through this partnership, you can get up-to-date comic values, right there inside your CLZ Comics app or Comic Connect software. This…

Series questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Series questions

Here you can find all the questions related to “series”: Series questions: My series are not sorted correctly? Some of my series are duplicated / split up, how do I fix that? My series are not sorted correctly? If you find that your series list is…

Adding comics

Getting Started » Adding comics

The first thing to do is add comics to your collection. After you’re done setting up your app, you can start adding your comic books to your database. You can add comics to CLZ Comics in a variety of ways: Adding by Barcode When you are cataloging your boxes…

Main tab

Managing Your Database » Editing comics » Main tab

In the main edit screen, you can find and edit all the standard comic information. Most of this will already automatically be filled in by our database. You might want to edit details that aren’t corresponding with the comic or edit them to your liking. This…

Removing pick list items

Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Removing pick list items

The Manage Pick List screen allows the removal of entries, using the “X” icons on the right. You can use it to remove unused entries (with a “0” use count). But you can also remove entries that are still in use. If you do, it will automatically remove the entry…

View modes

Customising » View modes

CLZ Comics has a couple of view modes for your comics. For different purposes, you might want to use different view modes. This will get you faster and easier to your goal. Example: If you’re looking for one particular cover you might only want to view the cover…

Update CovrPrice values

CovrPrice Values » Update CovrPrice values

After you linked your CovrPrice to your CLZ account. You have to update your CovrPrice values to get a current value. You can do this by clicking one button. The “update CovrPrice values” button. The Update from CovrPrice feature lets you update the comics…

Adding by barcode

Adding Comics » Adding by barcode

When you are cataloging your boxes of comics, the best way to add comics to CLZ Comics is by scanning their barcodes with your device’s camera. You can add multiple comic books in one go. This feature makes that you don’t have to search everything by series or…

Browsing

Browsing

After you cataloged your first few comics, you can start browsing your database. CLZ offers a few ways to browse your database. This can be a great feature if you’re looking for issues or information within a series. Example: If you’re looking for the most…

The Core

The Core

Core is our central online comic database, the database that is searched when you add comics by Series, Issue, Barcode or by using the Pull List in the Add Comics screen. In other words, Core is the source of the automatic data and images you get when using the…

Adding by issue

Adding Comics » Adding by issue

Sometimes looking by series can be difficult cause it still shows a lot of options. If you know the exact issue you’re looking for you can type in the series title plus the issue number on the issue tap. Example: You are looking for Amazing Spiderman 25. Easily fill…

Editing pick list items

Managing Your Database » Managing pick lists » Editing pick list items

You can easily edit your pick list items. For example, this can be used to edit series with wrong spelling. Edit pick list items via Manage Pick Lists screen: Open the menu by the button in the top left corner Tap “Manage Pick Lists” located under the tools…

Customising

Getting Started » Customising

CLZ Comics offers a lot of customising options. In this topic we will explain the basics, so you can sort and view your collection the way you prefer. If you want to learn more about customising, open the main customising topic. View Modes CLZ Comics has a couple…

Link to your CovrPrice account

CovrPrice Values » Link to your CovrPrice account

As a COVRPRICE Unlimited member you have the ability to view CovrPrice sales values for your comics in the CLZ Comic app. To do this you must link your CovrPrice account to your CLZ account. How to link to a CovrPrice account: Step 1: Sign up for an Unlimited…

Submit to Core guidelines

The Core » Submit to Core » Submit to Core guidelines

The Submit to Core feature is a great way to help improve our Core online comic database. With the submit to Core feature you can: Submit new comics that are not in Core yet Submit corrections to existing Core entries To preserve data quality and consistency,…

Adding by series

Adding Comics » Adding by series

If you want to add multiple comics of one series, the easiest way to do so is by searching on the series title. Typing the series will automatically show a few suggestions by the series name. If you click enter it will show all series associated with this title.…

Key questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » Key questions

Here you can find all the questions related to “key”: Key questions: Q: I am not seeing any key info in my app? Q: When updating keys what is the difference between the Replace and Replace & Clear options? I am not seeing any key info in my app. Q:…

CovrPrice questions

FAQ / Troubleshooting » CovrPrice questions

Now that we’re live with the CLZ / CovrPrice integration, here’s an updated version of the FAQ, with the most common post-launch questions: I am not getting values for some of my comics, why? To get value for a comic, this is what needs to…

Key information

The Core » Key information

A comic book is a key when it’s important to the plot, character, or series. This can impact the value or relevance of/to the comic. In the CLZ app, this key information is already implemented in Core. You may want to update regularly to keep this up to…