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Import from Text / CSV
Importing / Exporting » Import from Text / CSV
You can import an existing text or CSV file into Music Collector. The program has an import screen available with which you can import a limited set of fields: Full import via CLZ Cloud Limited import
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 Music Collector on your computer. 1. Importing your Text/CSV file to…
Export to Text / CSV
Importing / Exporting » Export to Text / CSV
Here’s how you can export your collection to a text or CSV file: Click: File > Export to > Text… In the Export to Text screen, you can select the Sort Order (or use the Main Screen setting). You can also select the fields you want to export. Name your file…
Limited import
Importing / Exporting » Import from Text / CSV » Limited import
Contents Preparing for import Importing Updating your data Preparing for import With Music Collector you can import a .csv or text list. Music Collector’s text import is limited to these fields: Artist, Title, UPC (Barcode) and TOC. It is not possible to…
Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect
Frequently Asked Questions » Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect
Merge databases Core, Cloud and Connect explained Which fields are synced? I do not see my own cover images after syncing.
Core, Cloud and Connect explained
Frequently Asked Questions » Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect » Core, Cloud and Connect explained
What is Core? Core is the central online database with our item data and cover images In other words, Core is the source of the automatic data and images you get when using the Add Automatically feature in any of our cataloging solutions. The desktop versions have…
Import from iTunes
Importing / Exporting » Import from iTunes
To import your collection from iTunes you must first export it from iTunes into XML, then import that into Music Collector. Follow the steps below to import your collection from iTunes. Exporting from iTunes Start iTunes Click File > Library > Export…
Importing / Exporting
Importing / Exporting
Text/CSV import: Full import via Connect Limited import Export to Text/CSV/Excel: Export to Text / CSV Export to Excel Backup : Creating a Backup
Export to Excel
Importing / Exporting » Export to Excel
Step 1: In Music Collector: Use the menu File > Export to > Text. Choose which fields you would like to export through the Fields button. Click ‘Browse’ to define a location for your export. Choose a filename for the export, and save as either .txt or…
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 Album’s Edit Screen You can add User Defined Fields to your own User Tab in the Edit screen.…
Export to CLZ Music: “Device not found”
Troubleshooting » Export to CLZ Music: “Device not found”
If you can’t find your mobile device running CLZ Music 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 Music is not on the…
Exporting with Wi-Fi / USB
CLZ Music Mobile App » Exporting with Wi-Fi / USB
!We do not recommend using WiFi or USB export from Music Collector, we recommend using CLZ Cloud syncing. You can sync your collection from your Windows / Mac computer to CLZ Music for iPhone / iPad / Android via your home WiFi network, or by creating a file and…
Sync with CLZ Cloud
CLZ Music Mobile App » Sync with CLZ Cloud
You can sync your collection from your Windows / Mac computer to CLZ Music for iPhone / iPad / Android via CLZ Cloud. Instructions can be found in our CLZ Music manual: I have an iPhone / iPad I have an Android mobile device
Connection problems
Troubleshooting » Connection problems
If you have any kind of connection problems (e.g. no results in the Add Automatically screen), your best bet is to take a look at your firewall and/or router. Possible issues Things you can try Still having connection issues Possible issues: Music Collector…
Unlocking the software
Subscriptions and Updates » Unlocking the software
Here’s how to install and unlock your software: Installing the software (if you are already running the trial edition, you can skip these steps) Download the full installer from your account at my.clz.com. After downloading, run the installer to install the…
Can I use 1 license on more than one computer?
Frequently Asked Questions » License / Service Plan questions » Can I use 1 license on more than one computer?
You can not use your license on more than one computer. For use on multiple computers, use our web-app Music Connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Your database and images License / Service Plan questions Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect
macOS to Windows
Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » How do I transfer the program, my database and images to another computer? » macOS to Windows
If you’ve decided to move from macOS to Windows, you can bring your database with you to your new Windows computer by exporting it to XML, and importing the XML in Music Collector on Windows. Follow the steps below to transfer your program, your database and…
Subscriptions
Subscriptions and Updates » Subscriptions
The Collector desktop software is subscription software. The subscription fee includes: all software updates 2nd line customer support access to the following CLZ online services: the CLZ Core online database (to get automatic details and cover images) the…
Adding Albums Automatically
Adding » Adding Albums Automatically
Introduction The Add Albums Automatically screen is the fastest way to add albums to your database. It enables you to connect to our central database and download detailed information to your own collection. You can search by title or by barcode then add the albums…
Adding Multi-Disc Albums
Adding » Adding Multi-Disc Albums
Adding a multi-disc album via the Add Albums screen Adding multi-disc albums via the Add Albums screen requires Queue Mode. Follow the steps below to add a multi-disc album via the Add Albums screen: by Artist/Title: Open the Add Albums screen and click by…
Adding your first albums
Getting Started » Adding your first albums
Contents Introduction Creating your database Adding Albums Automatically By CDID By Artist/Title By Barcode By Catalog Number Introduction One of the main features of Music Collector is that it automatically gives you full album details and…
Multiple collections
Managing your Database » Multiple collections
Music Collector allows multiple sub-collections within one database file. The collections will appear as little tabs at the bottom (e.g. like in Excel), so that you can easily switch between them. Create and manage collections Go to menu File > Manage Collections to…
Download from CLZ Cloud is disabled: “Upload New Fields First”
Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » Download from CLZ Cloud is disabled: “Upload New Fields First”
To get rid of this message in Music Collector, you need to upload to CLZ Cloud first: Open the CLZ Cloud sync screen in Music Collector via menu “CLZ Cloud > Synchronize” Click “Upload to CLZ Cloud Uncheck all Removals, Additions and Updates (so…
Loan Manager
Managing your Database » Loan Manager
Introduction Music Collector’s Loan Manager allows you to track albums 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 an album on loan is overdue. Contents Loaning…
Linking your albums for CLZ Cloud
CLZ Cloud / Core » Linking your albums for CLZ Cloud
Linking your albums for syncing with CLZ Cloud Before uploading your albums to CLZ Cloud from the Windows or Mac software, you can “link your albums”. Music Collector, CLZ Cloud and Linking Music Collector is built around our central online database:…
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 Artist/Title Sorting by Person fields Sorting on Date Added Click a…
How do I re-download the software for which I own a license?
Frequently Asked Questions » License / Service Plan questions » How do I re-download the software for which I own a license?
If you’d like to re-download the software you own, you can do so via your CLZ account.. This page is your personal access to your licenses and download links, to activate the free CLZ Cloud, to activate Service Plans, etc. Please select below what you’d…
Re-assigning Index Numbers
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Re-assigning Index Numbers
How Index numbers work Music Collector automatically assigns and increments index numbers. The Index value is assigned when you add an album to the database. The next album you add to your collection will have an index number that is incremented by 1. Each Index…
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…
Add, Edit, Merge List Items
Managing your Database » Maintenance » Add, Edit, Merge List Items
With every album you add to your collection, Music Collector stores common information in Lists. These lists come in most handy when add, or edit new albums. All common information, such as Year, Genre, Format, Location, Owner, etc., is stored in Lists that you can…
Creating a Backup
Importing / Exporting » Creating a Backup
Automatic Database Backups Music Collector automatically keeps multiple time-stamped backups of your database file The software keeps multiple time-stamped database backups, saved to your Backups folder as “[yourdatabasename].*.MUCP_[timestamp]…
Grouping into Folders
Browsing » Grouping into Folders
Introduction Folder grouping allow you to browse your albums grouped into folders. Almost any field in Music Collector can be set as a folder group option. You can also create folder grouping within different folder grouping. Music Collector comes with a variety of…
Managing your Wish List
Managing your Database » Managing your Wish List
Contents Introduction Collection Status Filters Adding to your Wish List Controlling your Wish List Introduction Music Collector’s Wish List allows you to keep track of albums you desire, but don’t yet own. You can add albums directly to your wish…