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captveg
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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#126 Post by captveg » Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:24 pm

swo17 wrote:
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:06 pm
So my friend fixed filmaf.com. Seriously, check it out
Great to have it back.

While the sign-in and Disable Edition Finder works again, it looks like page size customization and the "one pager mode" still don't work. If he is able to take a look at those features as well it seems the site will finally be back to full working status.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#127 Post by Cash Flagg » Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:26 pm

Also, longer/new IMDB listings are still rejected.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#128 Post by swo17 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:31 pm

I'll let him know, keep me posted with any other features that aren't working

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#129 Post by captveg » Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:43 pm

Cash Flagg wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:26 pm
Also, longer/new IMDB listings are still rejected.
Technically this would require an update to the submission field that has never been available before, as imdb #'s were always 7 digits until recently. A revision of this field to allow for 8-digit numbers would definitely be appreciated.

This also reminds me that amazon and imdb links had been broken and are now fixed, so kudos for that glitch being corrected as well.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#130 Post by swo17 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:00 pm

captveg wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:43 pm
Technically this would require an update to the submission field that has never been available before, as imdb #'s were always 7 digits until recently. A revision of this field to allow for 8-digit numbers would definitely be appreciated.
I've asked if he can do anything about this as well as the limits on the number of characters allowed in the title and number of directors (currently capped at 20) for new title submissions

EDIT: Though he says he has to run everything by the site's owners (obviously) so it's not like I have free reign here

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#131 Post by movielocke » Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:18 pm

with DVD profiler not really working for me, is there a way to import a collection list CSV export from dvd profiler to other catalog software?

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#132 Post by Cash Flagg » Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:49 pm

FilmAF won't save my layout choices - Disable Edition Finder, increase number of titles per page beyond 50, or anything in the Search Preferences window - if I leave and then return. Also, all picture links are broken in the Recently Approved Submissions and Managing Pictures windows.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#133 Post by swo17 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:44 pm

Yeah, I had noted that about the search preferences. Where is the option to increase the number of titles per page? And what does disable edition finder do? I've never used that.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#134 Post by captveg » Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:55 pm

swo17 wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:44 pm
And what does disable edition finder do? I've never used that.
When you hover your mouse over a title there will be a pop-up window of a larger pic for that title where you can also access other versions. Clicking "Disable Edition Finder" prevents the pop-ups so that hovering your mouse over a title doesn't have them.

This was broken since the start of the year, alongside the # of titles per page customization and "one pager" mode. While page size customization and "one pager" mode are still broken one can click on "Disable Edition Finder" again and prevent the pop-ups.

I can "survive" without page size customization, bit "One Pager" is the most important fix to come because it's how one accesses sections such as title sorting overwriting and star ratings, something I've always used extensively (to have Criterions ordered by Spine #, for example, instead of the default of alphabetically).

EDIT: And just as I finished typing that it appears both page customization and one pager mode are fixed. (At least in Firefox).

This calls for a celebration.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#135 Post by Cash Flagg » Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:18 am

swo17 wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:44 pm
Where is the option to increase the number of titles per page?
On the upper left of each collection page, it says 'Showing 1-50' of however many titles you have, with a little half-triangle shaped icon (which I guess is supposed to look like an upward chart) next to it. If you click on the icon, you can adjust your Preferred page size up to 500.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#136 Post by nitin » Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:59 am

swo17 wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:31 pm
I'll let him know, keep me posted with any other features that aren't working
For me in Firefox, one pager mode works and also 'disable edition finder'.

What is still not working is the saving of particular customisable options such as displaying BD/DVDs instead of Film/Titles (see right most drop down box), saving of "Search Preferences" options like selecting all region instead of just US, multiple search criteria, 'flip exclude mine and include mine'.

Also please extend a massive thank you to your friend, this is really much appreciated :)

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#137 Post by nitin » Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:24 am

swo, just a follow up from my above post, I assume your friend has been implementing the things I mentioned as at least in Firefox (although not Safari) I can use the Search Preferences again as of yesterday.

But even in Firefox the options do not save and reset on each visit to the page. If you could pass that on, that would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#138 Post by swo17 » Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:17 am

Yes, I've passed that along

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#139 Post by swo17 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:05 am

My friend has set up this page to report any issues with the site until they get resolved

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#140 Post by Cash Flagg » Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:01 pm

swo17 wrote:
Mon Apr 27, 2020 12:05 am
My friend has set up this page to report any issues with the site until they get resolved
Unfortunately the owners still haven't addressed (or even commented on) any of the continuing issues - disabling Edition Finder, increasing the number of titles per page beyond 50, saving anything in the Search Preferences window, fixing broken picture links - either on that github page or on Facebook.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#141 Post by swo17 » Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:26 pm

I just checked in with him and he said he's slowly working on it. He says the code is ancient and there's a learning curve there (ideally they'd replace it with a brand new site design, but presumably there's no money for that?) So far he's mostly helped people with restoring their logins, and is currently looking into recognizing release dates past 2020 and IMDb codes longer than 7 digits

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#142 Post by swo17 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:10 pm


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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#143 Post by nitin » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:35 am

wow that's crazy and sad news

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#144 Post by swo17 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:35 pm

I'm being told filmaf.com will now probably go down at the end of the month

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#145 Post by Cash Flagg » Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:57 pm

Sigh. Back to the drawing board!

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#146 Post by captveg » Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:04 pm

swo17 wrote:
Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:35 pm
I'm being told filmaf.com will now probably go down at the end of the month
Well, that's unfortunate, but understandable after the new owner's tragic passing.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#147 Post by swo17 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:55 pm

My friend is backing up the database and has talked about the possibility of setting up a new website. I don't personally have any experience with this or time to deal with it right now but if anyone reading this is interested I could connect you

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#148 Post by Cash Flagg » Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:10 am

swo17 wrote:
Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:35 pm
I'm being told filmaf.com will now probably go down at the end of the month
Not even that long. This was posted on FB yesterday:
We apologize for not getting in touch with you lately about the login problems, but there is something you need to know.

We are in the process of transferring the FilmAf account. Because of this, the current FilmAf server will be discontinued.

We recommend exporting or saving your collections now.

We apologize for not saying something sooner.

Will we be back? We'll let you know.
I wish they had at least approved the 8 submissions I made 4 days ago before shutting things down, but, really, nothing has gone right for them the last year.

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#149 Post by Michael Kerpan » Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:41 am

I've never cataloged anything -- and now I have too much stuff to even BEGIN thinking of trying to keep track. :-(

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Re: DVD Cataloguing Software

#150 Post by Cash Flagg » Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:59 am

With 5500 titles, I need to keep track!

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