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Syncing your collection with CLZ Cloud

CLZ Cloud / Core » 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…

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:…

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…

CLZ Cloud / Core

CLZ Cloud / Core

Synchronize with CLZ Cloud How the CLZ Cloud works Linking your comics for CLZ Cloud

CLZ Music Mobile App

CLZ Music Mobile App

Sync with CLZ Cloud Exporting with Wi-Fi / USB CLZ Movies for iOS CLZ Movies for Android

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

CLZ Cloud Sync problems

Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems

Pick the item you wish to know more about: Different number of movies in desktop, cloud and app Error: Database synced with different CLZ Account Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud Error: Different database than the one in CLZ Cloud Errors in Sync…

Synchronize with CLZ Cloud

CLZ Cloud / Core » 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…

CLZ Music for iOS

CLZ Music Mobile App » CLZ Music for iOS

Please find all instructions on how to export your music collection to your iPhone / iPad (and everything else regarding CLZ Music) on our dedicated manual page: Manual for CLZ Music for iOS

CLZ Music for Android

CLZ Music Mobile App » CLZ Music for Android

Please find all instructions on how to export your music collection to your Android device (and everything else regarding CLZ Music) on our dedicated manual page: Manual for CLZ Music for Android

Scanning barcodes with CLZ Scanner

Adding » Adding Albums Automatically » Searching by Barcode » Scanning barcodes with CLZ Scanner

CLZ Scanner is a barcode scanner app. You can use it on your phone to scan barcodes and then instantly send those scanned barcodes to the Add Albums screen of the Music Collector software running on your computer. From there, you can then easily and comfortably add the…

How the CLZ Cloud works

CLZ Cloud / Core » How the CLZ Cloud works

CLZ Cloud is a free 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 Music Collector to CLZ Music on iOS / Android, but also to sync between your…

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…

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.

Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud

Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Error: Cleared collection in CLZ Cloud

It seems you cleared your collection in CLZ Cloud, meaning you have logged into your CLZ Cloud and used the red button named “Remove all albums from database”. You will be presented with the option to “Upload this database” meaning you are…

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…

Managing your Database

Managing your Database

Edit Movie Entries User Defined Fields Managing your Wish List Maintenance Loan Manager Multiple collections

Updating your software

Subscriptions and Updates » Updating your software

Our programs for Windows and macOS are under continuous development and new software versions are being released on a regular basis. These new versions bring new features, improvements to existing functionality, bug fixes, compatibility updates and security…

Your Wish List

Getting Started » Your Wish List

Music Collector can be a great help in keeping track of the albums you plan to buy or watch: your Wish List. The “Collection Status” field You control the status of an album in your collection with the Collection Status field. Possible values for this…

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…

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.…

Editing your album entries

Getting Started » Editing your album entries

Here’s how you can efficiently edit your album entries, e.g. to add personal information, like purchase info, notes, your own ratings, etc.. Editing a single album All editing takes place in the “Edit Album” screen, which you can open with the Edit…

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…

Your database and images

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images

My movies aren’t sorted properly How do I transfer the program, my database and images to another computer? Download from CLZ Cloud is disabled: “Upload New Fields First” I do not see my data any more. Can I change the field value for multiple…

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…

SYNC FAILED: The old CLZ Cloud Sync system has been discontinued

Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » SYNC FAILED: The old CLZ Cloud Sync system has been discontinued

Since July 1, 2017, the old CLZ Cloud Syncing system has been discontinued. You now need Music Collector version 15 or later to sync with the CLZ Cloud. If you are running into the above “SYNC FAILED” error, that means you will have to upgrade your Music…

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…

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…

How do I order as a gift?

Frequently Asked Questions » License / Service Plan questions » How do I order as a gift?

When ordering just enter your own name and email address, the license key and CLZ account will be generated with your name and all information will be sent to your email address. After ordering, simply contact us here and we will manually change the license name and…

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…

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…

Update error: “Error while extracting the archive”

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » Update error: “Error while extracting the archive”

The “Update Installer” can not be run correctly from old versions of Music Collector in MacOS 10.12 Sierra. This is the error you may be getting: !“An error occurred while extracting the archive. Please try again later!” Or this one:…

Report / Submit to Core

CLZ Cloud / Core » Report / Submit to Core

Music Collector is built around the our central online database: Core for Music. It’s the central online database that is searched when you use the Add Automatically screen in Music Collector, and the central online database that is used to display all kinds of…

Different number of albums in desktop, cloud and app

Troubleshooting » CLZ Cloud Sync problems » Different number of albums 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 albums to be listed. The solution is simple, but may take some time. In short: Clear your CLZ Cloud. Upload your most up-to-date…

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…

macOS to macOS

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » How do I transfer the program, my database and images to another computer? » macOS to macOS

Follow the steps below to transfer your program, your database and your images from the old computer to the new Mac. 1. Install Music Collector on the new Mac Download your latest version of Music Collector from your My CLZ account. Load the DMG file and install…

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…

Uploading Images

CLZ Cloud / Core » Synchronize with CLZ Cloud » Uploading Images

Music Collector will try to upsync cover images for albums 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…

I do not see my own cover images after syncing.

Frequently Asked Questions » Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect » 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 Music. 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…

Which fields are synced?

Frequently Asked Questions » Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect » Which fields are synced?

When you sync with the CLZ Cloud, the program will only sync a CLZ Album ID and some predefined fields. For the rest of the data you see in CLZ Cloud it’s using data from our Core for Music online database based on the CLZ Album ID. We call these fields that…

About Update Plans / Service Plans

Subscriptions and Updates » About Update Plans / Service Plans

Subscriptions for the desktop software were previously called “Update Plans” or “Service Plans”. On Feb 12, 2019 the desktop software has become subscription software, and the new “Subscriptions” replaced the old “Update…

Windows to Windows

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » How do I transfer the program, my database and images to another computer? » Windows to Windows

Follow the steps below to transfer your program, your database and your images from the old computer to the new computer. 1. Install Music Collector on the new computer Download your latest version of Music Collector from your My CLZ account. Install Music…

Barcode Scanner

Adding » Barcode Scanner

You can use our free CLZ Scanner barcode scanning app to scan barcodes and add albums to your database. Find out how to scan barcodes with CLZ Scanner.

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…

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.…

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Your database and images License / Service Plan questions Syncing with CLZ Cloud / Connect

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…

Searching by Barcode

Adding » Adding Albums Automatically » Searching by Barcode

Searching by Barcode You can search and add items by Barcode which can instantly return only one result, the exact edition that you own. This one result is automatically shown in the Preview Panel Open the Add Albums screen by clicking top left blue…

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

Adding

Adding

Adding Books from CLZ Core Adding Books Manually Add Book Files Barcode Scanner Webcam barcode scanning Default Values for Fields

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…

Cataloging Music Files

Adding » Cataloging Music Files

Music Collector enables you to catalog both your physical and digital music collection. You can scan your hard drive for digital music then add it automatically to your Music Collector database. If you’ve ripped your physical collection to your hard drive, you…

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…

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…

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…

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]…

Searching by CD ID

Adding » Adding Albums Automatically » Searching by CD ID

One of the best and most accurate ways to download information from our database is to scan your CD using your CD-ROM drive. This allows you to obtain the CD ID, a unique reference which makes it easier to find an exact match for your particular release. When viewing…

Queue Mode

Adding » Adding Albums Automatically » Queue Mode

Queue Mode Queue mode allows you to add albums in batches. You can add multiple titles and/or barcodes to the search queue then search for them. Queue mode is the most efficient way to add albums to your database. Combined with a barcode scanner app, it makes light…

Update File Links

Managing your Database » Maintenance » Update File Links

Your albums in Music Collector uses filepaths to show and open actual (image and digital music) 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 Music Collector they are.…

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…

Customizing Music Collector

Getting Started » Customizing Music Collector

Tens of thousands of users are using Music Collector and they all use it differently, with their own screen layout, sort settings and display styles. Here’s a quick overview of the customization settings the program offers: Templates and Styles Choose your own…

Getting Started

Getting Started

Thanks for checking out Music Collector! To get started with Music Collector you’ll need to register for a free trial. There is no time limit with the trial desktop software, but you can only add a limited number of albums before the trial will automatically…

Edit Album Screen

Managing your Database » Edit Album Entries » Edit Album Screen

All editing takes place in the “Edit Album” screen, which you can open with the Edit button on the toolbar (blue pencil button) or by choosing Edit Album from the Edit menu. In this screen, you can find all the album’s properties, on multiple tab…

Delete Orphaned Images

Managing your Database » Maintenance » Delete Orphaned Images

Clean up your hard-disk by deleting all unused cover images and thumbnails. Open the tool using Tools > Maintenance > Delete Orphaned Images This tool scans your configured Images Folders to find all images that are not linked to your current database file. Browse…

Quick Search

Browsing » Searching » Quick Search

The Quick Search box can be found top right of your screen. Type the artist/title or barcode of the album you wish to find and type “Enter” to perform the search. Music Collector will find your title, but it can also find other entries depending on what…

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…

My artists are not sorted correctly?

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » My artists are not sorted correctly?

If you find that your artist list is not sorted correctly, that is most likely to be caused by incorrect artist sort names. The easiest way to check and correct artist sort names is through the Manage Pick Lists screen. To open that screen, click menu Tools, then…

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…

Editing Multiple Albums

Managing your Database » Edit Album Entries » Editing Multiple Albums

You can edit multiple albums in one go by using the Edit Multiple screen. !Edit Multiple is the only feature in Music Collector that overwrites existing data. Use it with great care. Editing Multiple Albums Make sure that the albums you want to edit are listed in…

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…

Adding Albums Manually

Adding » Adding Albums Manually

Adding an album is done with the Add Albums Automatically screen. Just let the program download all album details and cover images from the Core for Albums online database. If we do not have the album you’re looking for, you can choose to add your album…

Do you charge extra for credit card orders?

Frequently Asked Questions » License / Service Plan questions » Do you charge extra for credit card orders?

We do not have any hidden or extra charges if you order by credit card. That said, your card company might still charge you extra. Collectorz.com is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and some credit card companies charge additional fees for international orders.…

Browsing

Browsing

Searching Sorting your Collection Grouping into Folders Choosing Columns

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 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…

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.

Searching by Artist/Title

Adding » Adding Albums Automatically » Searching by Artist/Title

Searching by Title To search for an album: Type the artist/title into the appropriate fields. Click Search Now on the right or press enter on your keyboard to start the search. Music Collector will search our database for appropriate matches. Click the +…

Subscriptions and Updates

Subscriptions and Updates

Subscriptions Unlocking the software Updating your software About Update Plans / Service Plans

Pre-fill Settings

Adding » Pre-fill Settings

The Pre-fill settings screen allows you to assign default values to pre-fill fields for albums when adding them to your collection. For example, If you’re adding lots of albums purchased from Amazon, you can define the Purchase Store using the Pre-fill…

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…

Some artists are duplicated / split up?

Frequently Asked Questions » Your database and images » Some artists are duplicated / split up?

Sometimes you may find that some artists folders have duplicated, with their album list split up between two separate folders for the same artist. This may happen when different albums in our Core had slightly different spellings of the artist name. Luckily, this…

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…

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…