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Syncing with the CLZ Cloud
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud
Contents: Why sign up? Synchronize with CLZ Cloud How the CLZ Cloud works Back up / Restore your collection and subscription
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…
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 Movies. 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…
Uploading data to CLZ Cloud
Getting started » Uploading data to CLZ Cloud
The CLZ Movies app comes with cloud storage for your data, in our own CLZ Cloud system. When you’re using CLZ Movies, we strongly recommend using the CLZ Cloud to: Transfer your active subscription across mobile devices. Make an online backup of your movie…
Downloading data from CLZ Cloud
Getting started » Downloading data from CLZ Cloud
Have you been using one of our other movie cataloging solutions, like Movie Collector or Movie Connect, or maybe the CLZ Movies app on another device? Then you probably already have an existing movie collection stored in your CLZ Cloud account. Here’s how to…
Update from Core
Managing your database » Update from Core
When you add movies using this app’s Add by Barcode or Add by Title tools, you get lots of movie details automatically from our central Core for Movies online database. After you add your movies, the Core online data may change, e.g. to add more details that…
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: 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.…
How the CLZ Cloud works
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » How the CLZ Cloud works
CLZ Cloud is a service for storing and backing up your collection database in the cloud. It is also the recommended way for syncing data between devices, e.g. from your Windows or Mac Movie Collector to CLZ Movies on iOS / Android, but also to sync between your mobile…
Errors in Sync Report
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…
Requirements
Reference » Requirements
To get the most out of CLZ Movies, make sure you at least have: An iPhone, iPod touch or iPad that’s running iOS 8.0 or later An Internet connection (only while adding/automatically updating movies or syncing with CLZ Cloud) For barcode scanning: iPhone 3GS…
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 Movies on your mobile device. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…
Export to Text / CSV
Importing / Exporting » Export to Text / CSV
You can’t export directly from CLZ Movies 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…
Print your collection
Importing / Exporting » Print your collection
You can’t print directly from CLZ Movies 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…
Getting started
Getting started
Welcome to CLZ Movies! Thanks for downloading our CLZ Movies app! We hope you’ll enjoy using this app to catalog and manage your movie collection. Just getting started cataloging your movies? Then here’s how to add the first movies to your…
Your CLZ Account
Reference » Your CLZ Account
What is a CLZ Account? A CLZ Account is a generic Collectorz.com customer account, a login (a CLZ Username and Password) for several different Collectorz.com online services: Log in to the My.CLZ.com site to access your licenses, subscriptions and download…
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…
Direct import from Movie Collector
Reference » Direct import from Movie Collector
!This feature is only available for backwards compatibility. It is not developed or supported anymore. To transfer data from Movie Collector, we strongly recommend to use the CLZ Cloud syncing!. Here’s how to transfer data from the Movie Collector desktop…
Back up / Restore your collection and subscription
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Back up / Restore your collection and subscription
After storing so many movies in CLZ Movies 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.…
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…
Editing multiple in one go
Managing your database » Editing multiple in one go
You can edit multiple movies in one go by using the Edit Multiple screen. !Edit Multiple is the only feature in CLZ Movies that can overwrite existing data. Use it with great care. 1. Select multiple movies Enter selection mode by tapping the button at the…
Why sign up?
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Why sign up?
The subscription to the CLZ Movies 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 Movies, you can use the CLZ Cloud to: Make an…
Editing movies
Managing your database » Editing movies
After adding some movies 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…
Adding by Title
Adding movies » Adding by Title
This lets you search our Core online movie database by movie title, then select and add from the search results. The smart “Search-as-you-type” system will probably find your movie before you finished typing it! Tap the Add Movies button: In the Add…
Sharing online
Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Sharing online
If you want, you can share your collection with friends so they can see which movies 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…
Different number of movies in desktop, cloud and app
Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Different number of movies 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 movies to be listed. The solution is simple, but may take some time. In short: Clear your CLZ Cloud. Upload your most up-to-date…
Sorting
Browsing your database » Sorting
With your movies stored digitally in your mobile device you can quickly sort your list on a number of fields. Tap the Sort button: You now see the Sort Options. Tap on the field you wish to sort your movies on. You can only sort on the fields you see…
Multiple collections
Managing your database » Multiple collections
The Manage Collections option in the menu of the app lets you create multiple sub-sections in your database, called “collections”. Why create multiple collections: Many users use this feature, for all kinds of purposes: to keep separate collections for…
Adding your first movies
Getting started » Adding your first movies
CLZ Movies lets you add movies without manually entering all the details. Just search our Core online movie database by barcode or title, then auto-download cast & crew info, plot summaries, cover images and much more. Adding by barcode: Tap the Add Movies button:…
Managing your database
Managing your database
After adding some movies 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. Read on about the…
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 movie to a different style and color. Add Movies from CLZ…
Adding by Barcode
Adding movies » Adding by Barcode
If you are cataloging your DVD and Blu-ray collection, the best way to add movies is by scanning their barcodes with your device’s camera: Tap the Add Movies button: In the Add screen, at the top, choose By Barcode. Point the camera scanner at a DVD or…
Removing movies
Managing your database » Removing movies
Removing movies by swiping Removing one movie from its’ details page Removing multiple movies in one go Remove all movies Removing movies by swiping You can remove movies by swiping on the title (in your list of movies) from right to left. Using the same…