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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

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

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…