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Changing Genres and possible effects
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantDok Wild
Registered: March 14, 2007
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Hey gang,

I finally figured out how I'm going to organize my 545 DVD's using a label maker with the "Location/Slot" fields printed on them.

I'm sorting by Genre and noticed that there are a ton of discrepancies. I'm going to organize my Genre fields so everything is in place and sequels show up together.

Before editing a very large amount of entries I need to clear up a couple of things. If I update my profiles will a new downloaded profile overwrite my changes? If so, how do I prevent that from happening?

I did a ton of research on the forums last night regarding custom Genres. I was really hoping I could create my own. Anyone who's familiar with iTunes knows how useful having custom Genres are. I tried using the Tags as mentioned by Skip, but that doesn't help me with the way I'm using the numbering system to organize. I'm 100% for custom local genres, just my two cents.

Thanks!

-Danny
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAddicted2DVD
Registered: March 13, 2007
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Hey gang,

I finally figured out how I'm going to organize my 545 DVD's using a label maker with the "Location/Slot" fields printed on them.

I'm sorting by Genre and noticed that there are a ton of discrepancies. I'm going to organize my Genre fields so everything is in place and sequels show up together.

Before editing a very large amount of entries I need to clear up a couple of things. If I update my profiles will a new downloaded profile overwrite my changes? If so, how do I prevent that from happening?

You can lock your Genre field just..
- Right Click the padlock icon in the general info field
- Goto Locks
- Click Genres (about middle of list)


Quoting Dok Wild:
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I did a ton of research on the forums last night regarding custom Genres. I was really hoping I could create my own. Anyone who's familiar with iTunes knows how useful having custom Genres are. I tried using the Tags as mentioned by Skip, but that doesn't help me with the way I'm using the numbering system to organize. I'm 100% for custom local genres, just my two cents.

Thanks!

-Danny


No other option at this time... sorry.
Pete
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantDok Wild
Registered: March 14, 2007
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Thanks Pete, you saved me a ton of worry!
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorTheMadMartian
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Registered: March 13, 2007
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Thanks Pete, you saved me a ton of worry!


If you want to save yourself even more worry, I would suggest locking every single DVD in your collection.  Then, when you do an update, you simply check the field you want to update and you don't have to worry about any other changes going through.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantDok Wild
Registered: March 14, 2007
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That's a great idea, thanks! For the past couple of years I've only been using the program to enter my DVD's, now I'm actually learning the system and trying to get the most out of it. I'm enjoying finding all the new tips and tricks and I look forward to finally organizing my out of control addiction.

Hopefully when I get things organized I can finally start doing contributions.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorsurfeur51
Since July 3, 2003
Registered: March 29, 2007
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Quoting Addicted2DVD:
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Quoting Dok Wild:
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I did a ton of research on the forums last night regarding custom Genres. I was really hoping I could create my own. Anyone who's familiar with iTunes knows how useful having custom Genres are. I tried using the Tags as mentioned by Skip, but that doesn't help me with the way I'm using the numbering system to organize. I'm 100% for custom local genres, just my two cents.

Thanks!

-Danny


No other option at this time... sorry.


In fact, it is very easy to do. You can edit genre using a translation file (Tools>Options>System>Language>Edit)

You "translate" for example "family" to whatever you want.

You lock your genre field, and of course, you MUST NOT contribute it.

The translation function is a very powerful tool to customize dvdprofiler and make your local database much more close to your wishes.
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 Last edited: by surfeur51
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorDaddy DVD
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Registered: March 14, 2007
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Read this feature request for more info on surfeur51's idea.
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