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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | MyMovies tech support has modified their import code to address the lack of complete purchase info. I tested it out and imported my library again and it seems to work properly now. I'll play with it some more looking for other import issues, but for now I would recommend others give it a try. I've found their tech support to be very responsive. The more info they get from DVD Profiler users, the better off we will all be, especially iOS users. iOS 18 is coming in a few months and I would be surprised if DVD Profiler still works useably.
On a related note, I feel bad for iOS users who don't have access to the Windows version. Invelos should offer them a data export service. I'm sure most iOS users would pay a modest fee for that. |
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | I just downloaded MyMovies' Mac app. It seems nicer than their iOS app but sadly they are not planning to update it. They instead are relying on their iOS app being able to run on Apple Silicon. I haven't tried their Windows apps. |
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| Registered: March 18, 2007 | Reputation:  |  Posts: 6,463 |
| | Posted: | | | | Thinking out of the box:
IF you are a user that is "stuck" with no way to upload from iOS, AND are willing to "pay a modest fee for that.," consider this outlandish alternative:
Purchase (or get for free) an ancient windows tablet or laptop for the sole express purpose of hosting Windows DVD Profiler and a local copy of your database that can be exchanged between iOS and / or the online. That is, if you know enough about windows to use it for that purpose. | | | Thanks for your support.
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | That sounds pretty desperate. Better to find a friend with a PC that will download DVD Profiler for you. |
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| Registered: March 18, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 6,463 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting nanoron: Quote:
That sounds pretty desperate. Better to find a friend with a PC that will download DVD Profiler for you. Whatever works for you. That was the whole point of my post. To trigger some thoughts about alternate solutions. | | | Thanks for your support.
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | I'm still having issues with Box Sets in MyMovies, but I'm actively working with MyMovies to better understand Box Set import issues. This might take a few weeks to sort out, but I have to say they have been very responsive. I'll keep you posted. | | | | Last edited: by nanoron |
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | I just started to play with CLZ Movies, but I suspect this will take some time to evaluate. While the import issues are very important, the app interfaces and usabilities are even more so. Each of these apps, DVD Profiler, MyMovies, iCollectMovies, MovieBuddy and CLZ Movies, have very different user interfaces and features, which will take some time to adjust to in order draw a conclusion. There are also the issues of their pricing structures and active support on the various platforms.
I would hope that other DVD Profiler users, particularly iOS users, are looking at them as well and will provide comments here. Sadly, let's face it, DVD Profiler, while a great app, does not have a bright future. As the organization previously known as the Boy Scouts used to say, "Be prepared". | | | | Last edited: by nanoron |
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| Registered: March 18, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 6,463 |
| | Posted: | | | | Your enthusiasm is to be applauded. But you should know that this topic has been hashed about over and over through the years. You might find interesting discussions using the search tool. And I personally have experienced the issues with data model differences first hand, while wring import code in the other direction - bringing other program export files into Profiler, for my plugin BulkEdit.
I have yet to find a program with so few bugs as DVD Profiler, given that all development and support has been dormant for years now. You don't realize just how much thought went into its incredible design. Most people use only a fraction of its features. On top of the default platform, there is a sophisticated plugin mechanism that allows a programmer to make virtually unlimited extensions, including the ability to add new fields to the database, and to augment the UI. All with database synchronization across multiple platforms.
That's why this ship keeps plowing ahead, dodging all sorts of torpedoes. I bring this up, as a reminder that simply importing the database is only the tip of the iceberg as far as replacing DVD Profiler goes.
Some things in this world got done right. The B52 and DVD Profiler are two of them. Both are still flying, but alas I do understand what lies ahead. | | | Thanks for your support.
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | I generally agree with you but since I primarily use my iPad at home and my iPhone while shopping, I have little choice but to search for a potential alternative iOS app. I'll keep using DVD Profiler as long as it keeps working in iOS, but I'm not willing to bet the farm that it is still usable after the iOS 18 upgrade. In addition, since Invelos recently screwed up syncing iOS devices to the online database, I worry that Invelos might also screw up syncing iOS devices to the PC version.
On a related note, by working with the other iOS app developers who want to court DVD Profiler users, we have a chance they will change their apps so as to make them more attractive to us. For example, MyMovies modified their import function. |
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| Registered: November 22, 2007 |  Posts: 10 |
| | Posted: | | | | Je suis passé aussi sur MyMovie.
J'ai utilisé l'import mais qui n'a pas fonctionné à 100%
Au vu de la facilité de la constitution de la collection avec le scan telephone, j'ai scanné entièrement ma collection.
Cela m'a permis de valider certaines éditions et voir certain double que j'avais oublié.
La base de données de MyMovie est bien meilleure que DVDPofiler, j'ai eu plus de 99% de reconnaissance, même sur des films et éditions peu connues.
Ma collection est 95% édition Française sur 2500 références.
Et avec le telephone en poche je peux vérifier en quelques secondes, dans les magasins, si je n'achète pas un film que je possède déjà. |
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| Registered: March 18, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 6,463 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting nanoron: Quote:
I generally agree with you but since I primarily use my iPad at home and my iPhone while shopping, I have little choice but to search for a potential alternative iOS app. I'll keep using DVD Profiler as long as it keeps working in iOS, but I'm not willing to bet the farm that it is still usable after the iOS 18 upgrade. In addition, since Invelos recently screwed up syncing iOS devices to the online database, I worry that Invelos might also screw up syncing iOS devices to the PC version.
On a related note, by working with the other iOS app developers who want to court DVD Profiler users, we have a chance they will change their apps so as to make them more attractive to us. For example, MyMovies modified their import function. Thanks for your mature approach and conscientious efforts. | | | Thanks for your support.
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| Registered: March 18, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 6,463 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting undertaker88: Quote:
I also went to MyMovie.
I used the import but it did not work 100%
Given the ease of building the collection with the phone scan, I scanned my entire collection.
This allowed me to validate certain editions and see certain duplicates that I had forgotten.
MyMovie's database is much better than DVDPofiler, I had more than 99% recognition, even on little-known films and editions.
My collection is 95% French edition out of 2500 references.
And with the phone in my pocket I can check in a few seconds, in stores, if I'm buying a film that I already own. I got this from right-click Translate to English. Amazing. And good work to you. Your comments are very helpful. | | | Thanks for your support.
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| Registered: March 21, 2007 |  Posts: 60 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting nanoron: Quote:
I just started to play with CLZ Movies, but I suspect this will take some time to evaluate. Sorry to rehash an old thread. But having dealt with the owner of CLZ Movies, I wouldn't touch that company with a 10 foot barge pole. Very dishonest in my experience and just unpleasant to deal with. If you want a over-priced subscription service CLZ is your go to, one that will constantly inflate their price and drop support for native apps - as well as not honouring their old lifetime members. Personally i'm sticking with DVDProfiler as long as I can, nothing so far comes close to it. |
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| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Reputation: |  Posts: 4,679 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting PWolverine: Quote:
Personally i'm sticking with DVDProfiler as long as I can, nothing so far comes close to it. That's how I feel as well. And if I eventually have to migrate to another app, it will probably be My Movies. But hopefully that decision is far in the future ... | | | My freeware tools for DVD Profiler users.
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| Registered: June 20, 2015 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 179 |
| | Posted: | | | | I generally agree and have put my evaluation efforts on the back burner for now. However, that could all change once iOS 18 rolls out. If things go south, I'm planning to move to MyMovies, since I've been impressed with their online customer support. |
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| Registered: April 15, 2007 | | Posts: 7 |
| | Posted: | | | | Which My Movies are we talking about? The My Movies by Blue ray or Mu Movies 4 by Binnerup? |
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