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Comic Collector (Windows)

v23.2: ReLink Core Variant

Nov 02, 2022

Another update for your Comic Collector software, version 23.2, in which we introduce the “Re-Link Core Variant” feature, a new and easier way to link your local entries to a different variant in Core.

Relink Core variant

For most comic issues, Core often has multiple variants listed, e.g. Direct and Newsstand Editions, or for modern comics many different cover variants by different cover artists and in different variations (trade dress, virgin, etc…).

Having your local entries linked to the correct is important for many reasons, like getting the correct data when using Update from Core, for getting the correct key information, for syncing with the CLZ Cloud. etc…
And with the recent CovrPrice integration, being linked to correct variant has become essential for getting the correct value from CovrPrice.

Now, of course you could already “Unlink from Core”, then “Link with Core” again, but today’s new Re-Link Core Variant tool makes re-linking much easier. It lets you link your local entry to a different variant in Core, e.g. from Direct to Newsstand. Doing so will automatically update and overwrite all relevant information, like the Variant letter, the Variant Description, the cover image, barcode, cover date, etc…

You can find the Relink Core Variant command in the right click menu for a comic, or in the action menu of the comic details panel. In screen that pops up, just select the correct variant, then click the blue “Link to variant” button at the bottom right.

REMINDER: How to sign up for CovrPrice and get comic values in Comic Collector

To get access to the comic values from CovrPrice, you will need a subscription to the CovrPrice “UNLIMITED” plan (US $6.95 per month or US $60 per year).

Here’s how to subscribe:

  1. Visit the special CLZ/CovrPrice sign up page here.

    Follow the steps there to:

  2. Create a CovrPrice account
  3. Pay for the Unlimited plan
  4. and finally, to link your CovrPrice and CLZ accounts

It’s super-easy, just follow the steps on-screen.

Now, to finally get the actual CovrPrice values into your app, for your entire collection, use Update Values from the menu!

TIP: CovrPrice is providing fresh values continuously, so to keep your values up-to-date, regularly run Update Values again, e.g. daily or weekly. Each time you do, you will get a nice report of which values have changed and by how much!


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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