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Can I change the field value for multiple items in one go?
Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » Can I change the field value for multiple items in one go?
Yes you can by using the “Edit Multiple” feature: Edit Multiple Games
User Defined Fields
Managing your Database » User Defined Fields
If you feel like you’re missing a field you really need for your collection, the Manage User Defined Fields screen comes in handy. Add User Defined Fields to your Game’s Edit Screen You can add User Defined Fields to your own User Tab in the Edit screen.…
Sorting your collection
Browsing » Sorting your collection
With your collection stored digitally on your computer, sorting your list in various different ways can be done in a few clicks: Click a Column Header Sorting on Multiple Fields Sorting by Title Sorting by Person fields Sorting on Date Added Click a Column…
Editing Multiple Games
Managing your Database » Edit Game Entries » Editing Multiple Games
You can edit multiple games in one go by using the Edit Multiple screen. !Edit Multiple is the only feature in Game Collector that overwrites existing data. Use it with great care. Editing Multiple Games Select the games you want to edit by checking the checkboxes…
Your Wish List
Getting Started » Your Wish List
Game Collector can be a great help in keeping track of the games you plan to buy or watch: your Wish List. The “Collection Status” field You control the status of a game in your collection with the Collection Status field. Possible values for this field…
Editing your game entries
Getting Started » Editing your game entries
Here’s how you can efficiently edit your game entries, e.g. to add personal information, like purchase info, notes, your own ratings, etc.. Editing a single game All editing takes place in the “Edit Game” screen, which you can open with the Edit…
Your database and images
Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images
Download from CLZ Cloud is disabled: “Upload New Fields First” How do I transfer the program, my database and images to another computer? I do not see my data any more. I do not see my images anymore. Can I change the field value for multiple items in…
Add, Edit, Merge List Items
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Add, Edit, Merge List Items
With every game you add to your collection, Game Collector stores common information in Lists. These lists come in most handy when add, or edit new games. All common information, such as Year, Genre, Format, Location, Owner, etc., is stored in Lists that you can…
Re-assigning Index Numbers
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Re-assigning Index Numbers
How Index numbers work Game Collector automatically assigns and increments index numbers. The Index value is assigned when you add an game to the database. The next game you add to your collection will have an index number that is incremented by 1. Each Index number…
Edit Game Screen
Managing your Database » Edit Game Entries » Edit Game Screen
All editing takes place in the “Edit Game” screen, which you can open with the Edit button on the toolbar (blue pencil button) or by choosing Edit Game from the Edit menu. In this screen, you can find all the game’s properties, on multiple tab…
Grouping into Folders
Browsing » Grouping into Folders
Introduction Folder grouping allow you to browse your games grouped into folders. Almost any field in Game Collector can be set as a folder group option. Game Collector comes with a variety of pre-set folder group sets, but you can also create your own Saved Folder…
Filter
Browsing » Searching » Filter
With the filter screen you can filter your games on all sorts of details. You may be looking for a game with a specific price (or maybe higher than / lower than) or perhaps a game from a certain year. You can create a filter for every field you have added to your games…
Full import via CLZ Cloud
Importing / Exporting » Import from Text / CSV » Full import via CLZ Cloud
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 Game Collector on your computer. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…
Find duplicate games
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Find duplicate games
You can use this tool to find out if you’ve accidentally added multiple versions of the same game, but perhaps with a different barcode or something else. Find and remove duplicate games Click menu Tools > Maintenance > Find Duplicates. Select which field…
I do not see my data any more.
Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » I do not see my data any more.
It is highly unlikely that your data is gone. Upgrading to a newer version never causes you to lose any data. When you start the new version for the first time, your database will be opened as well. If we have worked on database changes (such as new fields) the new…
Loan Manager
Managing your Database » Loan Manager
Introduction Game Collector’s Loan Manager allows you to track games that you’ve loaned, who you’ve loaned them to and when they are due to be returned. The Loan Manager can also warn you when a game on loan is overdue. Contents Loaning…
Update File Links
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Update File Links
Your games in Game Collector uses filepaths to show and open actual (image and digital game) files from their original location on your computer. It can only show/open these files if they are in the location that the filepath is telling Game Collector they are. If…
Choosing Columns
Browsing » Choosing Columns
Contents Adding or Removing a Column Change the order of the columns Create/change a Saved Column Preset Adding or Removing a Column: To add or remove a column, first access the Column Field Selection screen: Windows: Click on menu View > Columns > Select…
Export to CLZ Games: “Device not found”
Troubleshooting » Export to CLZ Games: “Device not found”
If you can’t find your mobile device running CLZ Games 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 Games is not on the…