Comic Collector version 19 has arrived! Here’s what’s new:

  • Manage multiple “collections” within one database file
  • Automatic Cloud-syncing of your own “custom” images
  • A new super-adaptive “Flex” template for the Details Panel

Read on for the full details:

Manage multiple “collections” within one database file

In Comic Collector, it has always been possible to use multiple database files and switch between them. However, the CLZ Cloud, the Connect software and the CLZ mobile apps only supported ONE database, so you could only cloud-sync one of them.

But now, starting with version 19, Comic 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.

  • Use File / Manage Collections to:
    • Create new collections
    • Rename existing collections
    • Remove collections
    • Change their order (drag and drop)
  • Already have multiple database files? Export your databases to XML first, then Use File / Import from / XML to import them into one master database, as separate collections.
  • Sync multiple collections to the CLZ Cloud and get collection tabs in the CLZ Cloud viewer too.

Note: the CLZ Comics mobile app currently does not support multiple collections yet (coming soon!). For now, you CAN sync multiple collections to the mobile app, but they will appear mixed together, as ONE database.

Automatic Cloud-syncing of your own “custom” images

Before, if you replace the automatic Core front cover with your own image, it would not automatically sync to the CLZ Cloud and the CLZ mobile app. You had to “force” the upload by right clicking your entry and choosing “Upload to CLZ Cloud”. Which could only be done “one by one”.

For version 19 we made this more automatic. We introduced a new checkbox “Custom Image” in the Edit screen. This checkbox will be automatically checked when you replace the Core image, e.g. by using Find Cover Online, by dragging and dropping or by using the Browse button to add a local image.

Once this Custom Image box is checked, that cover will automatically sync to and from the CLZ Cloud, no more need to manually do the “Upload Cover to CLZ Cloud” (in fact, that command is now obsolete and has been removed).

Also, they will always stay marked as custom, so that even if you clear your cloud and sync everything again, they will re-upload automatically.

A new super-adaptive “Flex” template for the Details Panel

A flexible layout that always makes the best use of your available detail panel space, whether it is “wide and low” or “high and narrow””. The new Flex template is available in Dark, Light and Blue styles.


Recent changes

v23.6: New report after Updating Key Info Apr 14, 2023 v23.5: Now supports our new CLZ Scanner barcode scanner app Mar 29, 2023 v23.4: Three new slab-related fields, plus a new look for slabs! Mar 14, 2023 v23.3: Improved Pull List and new “Discover” mode! Jan 04, 2023 v23.2: ReLink Core Variant Nov 02, 2022 v23.1: Two improvements to the CovrPrice integration Oct 24, 2022 v23.0: Get comic values from CovrPrice! Oct 04, 2022 v22.2: Configurable Pre-fill, more configurable Update from Core fields + WebP support Mar 02, 2022 v22.1: Minor Keys vs Major Keys and Key Categories Jan 12, 2022 v22.0: Automatic key comic info from Core and lots more Nov 18, 2021 v21.6 Improved Submit to Core system Oct 08, 2021 v21.5: Sync web-links with CLZ Cloud Sep 28, 2021 v21.4: Bar chart in folder panel background Sep 14, 2021 v21.3: New “Transfer Field Data” tool Aug 09, 2021 v21.2: New Link Comics with Core screen Jun 08, 2021 v21.1: Now download values in other currencies Apr 06, 2021 v21.0.4 Extra Collection Status dropdown button in Add Screen Mar 17, 2021 v21.0.3 Various improvements and fixes Mar 04, 2021 v21.0: Add by Issue, Update Values report and a new Missing Comics tool! Dec 02, 2020 v20.2: Now fully Big Sur compatible Dec 01, 2020 v20.6 Easier access to the Manage Pick Lists screen Aug 25, 2020 v20.5: Changing your folder field is now much easier Jul 30, 2020 v20.4: Faster image downloads, faster Update from Core Jun 25, 2020 v20.3: Faster Shelves View + 2 new Shelf Styles Jun 08, 2020 v20.1 Faster CLZ Cloud syncing! Apr 14, 2020

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