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A couple of requests
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantPsychotronica13
Registered: June 23, 2007
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I think one of these has already been asked for but it'd be nice to allow multiple copies of the same movie.  For instance, I ended up with two copies of the same movie it'd be nice to allow that into my collection twice. 

The second request is when scanning multiple bar codes the screen does not scroll each time an item is scanned.  This causes me to have to press the down arrow each time to make sure the movie is in the database.  I would think that it wouldn't be too difficult to make this change (ideally it would have the latest thing scanned at the top).  If using .Net it should be as simple as having the code to put the items in the listbox as ListBox1.Items.Insert(0, TextBox1.Text)  (obviously substituting the ListBox1 and TextBox1 with their proper names).
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I think one of these has already been asked for but it'd be nice to allow multiple copies of the same movie.  For instance, I ended up with two copies of the same movie it'd be nice to allow that into my collection twice.

I guess that won't ever happen. The ability to add two or more identical UPCs would be very attractive to video stores and other commercial users, and that for only $30 for a lifetime license? Wouldn't be clever to do that 

But you can always add manual profiles to your local collection:

[1] Add a profile "By Title", uncheck "Download profile from Invelos", type in a temporary title and hit "Add Now to ..."
[2] Select the source profile (the one you downloaded via UPC/DiscID) in the collection list and choose "DVD" --> "Copy" from the menu
[3] Select the manual profile, choose "DVD" --> "Paste" and choose what data to transfer
[4] Additionally you could add the UPC/EAN into the notes field for documentation purposes

Manual profiles are also uploaded to your online collection, they are not contributable tough.


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The second request is when scanning multiple bar codes the screen does not scroll each time an item is scanned.  This causes me to have to press the down arrow each time to make sure the movie is in the database.  I would think that it wouldn't be too difficult to make this change (ideally it would have the latest thing scanned at the top).  If using .Net it should be as simple as having the code to put the items in the listbox as ListBox1.Items.Insert(0, TextBox1.Text)  (obviously substituting the ListBox1 and TextBox1 with their proper names).

Do you mean that you have to press "Enter"/"Return" after scanning a UPC? My barcode scanner automatically appends the keycode for "Return" to the scanned barcode. That way you don't have to press any key while scanning multiple items. Perhaps your scanner can be configured likewise?
 
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantPsychotronica13
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I have to hit the down arrow to see the titles in the listbox.  It automatically appends the enter key but I've had 5 or 6 movies that it didn't find.  I have well over 1000 movies, and it'd save me time if I would know right away that the movie was not found so I could set it aside.

As for two copies of the same movie, we've had 6 Hollywood Videos close in the last year and a half.  When movies are $1 each I'm bound to end up with a second copy.  If the UPC is the key field in the database then I can see it as being difficult to add a second copy of a movie, however if it's not then I really don't think it'd be too difficult.  I guess it really depends on what the data structure is.

As an FYI, most video stores have their own barcode they use for rentals that is separate from the UPC, and I really couldn't see them using DVD Profiler for rental management.
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I have to hit the down arrow to see the titles in the listbox.  It automatically appends the enter key but I've had 5 or 6 movies that it didn't find.  I have well over 1000 movies, and it'd save me time if I would know right away that the movie was not found so I could set it aside.

Sorry, now I get what you mean... That's annoying, you're right.  to your request! 


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If the UPC is the key field in the database then I can see it as being difficult to add a second copy of a movie, however if it's not then I really don't think it'd be too difficult.  I guess it really depends on what the data structure is.

It is indeed. But for a couple of duplicates the manual profile thing is quite adequate, don't you think?
 
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