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Export?

Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:37 pm

Is there a way to export data from the program?

I'd like to build a list of movies with associated directors, actors, etc... and I'd love to be able to either export the data from the program, or barring that, opening the database file somehow...

Any suggestions?

J

Re: Export?

Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:08 pm

JasonRed3 wrote:Is there a way to export data from the program?

For the moment, there's only the "print list" button from the filtered search.


JasonRed3 wrote:I'd like to build a list of movies with associated directors, actors, etc...

For the moment, the cast isn't listed, but that feature is about to be improved, normally at the end of May.

Re: Export?

Wed May 01, 2013 12:31 pm

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Re: Export?

Sat May 04, 2013 7:07 am

So the database file is in an encrypted format?

It cannot be opened?

Re: Export?

Sat May 04, 2013 7:35 am

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Re: Export?

Sat May 04, 2013 10:41 am

JasonRed3 wrote:So the database file is in an encrypted format?

It's not encrypted, but it can be read only programmatically, because the structure is very complex. For example, the coollection file can't be read alone, because it contains only the movie IDs, and you need the movie database to find the corresponding movie details.

The export feature will turn your coollection file into something much easier to read (XML, json) and manipulate (transform into html, publish on the internet).

Re: Export?

Mon May 06, 2013 4:08 pm

That would be fantastic. I really need to be able to generate lists with specific movie data. Can't wait!

Re: Export?

Mon May 06, 2013 4:21 pm

This feature is still on track to being available this month :D

There'll be 2 stages:

1) version 3.25.3 will bring export to XML and json.

2) version 3.25.4 will allow to select what information is exported.

:V:

Re: Export?

Mon May 06, 2013 8:16 pm

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(cool) Hector wrote:2) version 3.25.4 will allow to select what information is exported.

Even before I'll be able to simply ignore the unused data fields. I plan to try a few things at 3.25.4

Re: Export?

Sun May 12, 2013 12:45 am

kakashi wrote:I plan to try a few things at 3.25.4
I can't wait to see the results. Knowing you, I'm sure it'll be interesting :excited:

Re: Export?

Mon May 13, 2013 7:45 pm

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I'm using version 3.25.2, do I still have 18 days to wait till 2.25.3?
Have you decided on a data structure for the json arrays?

http://cjagallery.com/cooll/index_files/content.json

Re: Export?

Mon May 13, 2013 8:06 pm

kakashi wrote:do I still have 18 days to wait till 2.25.3?

2.25.3 is scheduled for the 16th, but it's 2.25.4 that you want.

2.25.4 is scheduled for the 25th. I could be wrong... I have a 6 days margin ;)


kakashi wrote:Have you decided on a data structure for the json arrays?

I'm not there yet. I'll take inspiration from your document.

The user will decide which information is exported, so the structure will vary.

Re: Export?

Mon May 13, 2013 8:18 pm

(cool) Hector wrote:I'm not there yet. I'll take inspiration from your document.

Makes sense. I have no idea you structure your data but it would probably enable you to give me some warning of changes i will need to make later on.

I'll refrain from distracting you with any more questions related to exporting.

Re: Export?

Mon May 13, 2013 8:23 pm

(cool) Hector wrote:it would probably enable you to give me some warning of changes i will need to make later on.

I'll refrain from distracting you with any more questions related to exporting.

On the contrary, we could coordinate ourselves. You'd make some kind of beta testing while I develop the feature.

I should have something to show you this week-end or early next week. We stay in touch ;)

Re: Export?

Mon May 13, 2013 9:22 pm

I meant temporarily of course, since you seem to be occupied with other matters right now. :)
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