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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…

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…

How much space does the app require?

Reference » Requirements » How much space does the app require?

CLZ Movies itself takes a little less than 20 MB (iPhone) or 30 MB (iPad) of space on your device. Depending on how many movies 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…

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…

Adding a new pick list item

Managing your database » Managing Pick Lists » Adding a new pick list item

Adding a new pick list item: Method 1: Type it into the field in the Edit Screen of a movie When you edit a movie and you type something new in one of the pick list fields, this automatically gets added to your pick list for that field. Once a value has been entered…

Managing Pick Lists

Managing your database » Managing Pick Lists

With every movie you add to your collection, CLZ Movies stores common information in Pick Lists. Examples of pick lists include Genre, Format, Location, Owner, etc. With the Manage Pick List screen you can modify all Pick List items. With it you can add, edit,…

Field Reference

Managing your database » Editing movies » 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…

Export to CLZ Movies: “Device not found”

Reference » Direct import from Movie Collector » Export to CLZ Movies: “Device not found”

If you can’t find your mobile device running CLZ Movies 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 Movies is not on…

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…

Collection vs Wish List

Browsing your database » Collection vs Wish List

CLZ Movies can not only keep track of the movies in your collection, but it can also maintain a Wish List. While adding movies, you have the option to choose to add an item to “Collection” or to “Wish List”. If you choose to add movies to your…

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…

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…

Cover Images

Managing your database » Editing movies » Cover Images

You can use your device camera to take a picture and add it as cover image to a movie To edit a cover image: Select an item. Tap “Edit” bottom right. Now go to the Cover tab (which is on the right, you may have to scroll the tabs to see it) You can…

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…

Uploading Images

Syncing with the CLZ Cloud » Synchronize with CLZ Cloud » Uploading Images

Movie Collector will try to upsync cover images for movies that don’t already have a cover in the CLZ Cloud. The images are restricted to 500kb in size, if your images are larger than this, they won’t be uploaded. Images are only automatically upsynced to…

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…

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…

Editing a pick list item

Managing your database » Managing Pick Lists » Editing a pick list item

Editing a pick list item: From the menu, choose “Manage Pick Lists”. Choose which list you want to work on. Tap on any of the pick list items to edit it. !Warning: any change you make to an existing pick list item will affect all movies that also…

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…

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…

Choosing View Modes

Browsing your database » Choosing View Modes

CLZ Movies has a couple of view modes for your items. List: Shows a small thumbnail of your movie, the title and some other fields. Cover Wall: View your collection by cover image. Cover Flow: Shows the covers of your movies in a row. (Tablet only!) To switch…

Field Defaults

Adding movies » Field Defaults

The “Field Defaults” feature gives you the ability to set default field values for your new movie additions. It allows you to set the “Seen it” or “Read It” fields to Yes or No, preset the Owner field and a lot of other fields. To…

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:…

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…

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 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…

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…

Subscribing to CLZ Movies

Getting started » Subscribing to CLZ Movies

CLZ Movies is a subscription app. You need an active subscription to use CLZ Movies 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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…