latest Profiler XML (2.3.1 b826) not recognised

[halephil]

I'm sure I'm not alone in experiencing this - The XML file generated by the latest DVD Profiler (2.3.1) is subtly different to the previous one (version 2.2.0) such that Xlobby can't read it properly. The key layout looks the same just with extra fields added.

Most of the key database fileds are not read as well as the reference to the stored coverscans.

Is there an option I'm overlooking in Xlobby setup to regain compatibility or will this require a version update?

I've also posted on the Profiler Forum to see if an option to export as per the previous version can be added to return compatibility with the older Xlobby I'm running.

Unfortunately sticking with the older DVD Profiler (2.2.0) is no longer an option as it can't access the online database in order to add new DVDs.

thanks, Phil

[karaoke]

I'm new to Xlobby but had the same problem - Xlobby would not recognise the cover scans.
When I exported the xml file I named it "Backup Dec 04" - I redid it naming it "collection" and everything worked fine.

Maybe a coincidence but it worked 100% for me.

Cheers
Clive

[stevenhanna6]

email me your dvd profiler xml file

mailto:steve@xlobby.com

i'll take a look.

[jowaldo]

I've heard that the format of the exported xml file is different than the previous versions of dvd profiler used to make too.

[cubesys]

is there a fix for version 2.3 since I am unable to update my collection within dvdprofiler with the older version

[smurgle]

(bump)
Anyone find a workaround or has there been any progress yet for this problem?

Unfortunately I didn't save my old profiler xml so I can't compare to see the differences...

[MFan]

Until the dvd profiler 2.3 issue is resolved, you can download version 2.2 at (amongst other places):

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,23126,00.asp

I used 2.2 and can now get my movies loaded into the database.

Hope this helps.

Don

[hjackson]

I dissected out the necessary XML template from the old DVDProfiler required to work in Xlobby. If you are psycho like myself and can't wait for Steven to make a fix, you can cut and paste additions to your current DVDProfiler template. Here is the basic template for one DVD.
(The area in itallics represent the beginning and ending of the whole xml file, the specific DVD info is in the regular font)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="us-ascii"?>
<!-- DVD Profiler Version 2.2.0 Collection Export -->
<!-- Exported: 11/21/2004 11:09:05 PM -->
<Collection>

<DVD>
<Title>XXXXX</Title>
<SortTitle>XXXX</SortTitle>
<CollectionType>Owned</CollectionType>
<CollectionNumber>XXXXX</CollectionNumber>
<Rating>XXXX</Rating>
<ProductionYear>XXXX</ProductionYear>
<RunningTime>XXXX</RunningTime>
<Genres>
<Genre>XXXX</Genre>
</Genres>
<Directors>
<Director>
<FirstName>XXXXX</FirstName>
<LastName>XXXXXX</LastName>
</Director>
</Directors>
<Actors>
<Actor>
<FirstName>XXXXX</FirstName>
<MiddleName>XXXXX</MiddleName>
<LastName>XXXXX</LastName>
</Actor>
</Actors>
<Overview>XXXXXXX</Overview>
</DVD>

</Collection>

I don't know if you really need the collection number so I left it in.
Oh yea, in the new version, there is no "Director" line, instead they refer to the director in the gredits like below:

<Credits>
<Credit>
<FirstName>Steven</FirstName>
<LastName>Spielberg</LastName>
<CreditType>Direction</CreditType>
<CreditSubtype>Director</CreditSubtype>
</Credit>
</Credits>

Later!

hjackson

[karaoke]

It seems as though only 2.31 has the problem.
I have a copy of 2.3 and 2.31.
I used the following workaround:-
Download the update using 2.31
then copy the files from the data folder in 2.31 to the data folder in 2.3 (did have a problem but resolved it by not copying the “Retailer” info)

You can then download new movie info using 2.3
The XML file from 2.3 seems to work in XLobby

[smurgle]

Thanks for your help karaoke and hjackson, I have finally been able to get past this problem for now although it is not fun. Looking forward to when it's fixed in XL!

[hjackson]

"Download the update using 2.31 then copy the files from the data folder in 2.31 to the data folder in 2.3 (did have a problem but resolved it by not copying the “Retailer” info) "

Can Xlobby still pull out the "director" info with this method?

hjackson

[stevenhanna6]

i was going to fix this before xmas but I lost track of it

http://www.xlobby.com/xlobby2.zip

should work fine now.

[theendisnye]

It still doesn't appear to be working as the picture location seems to be incorrect. it appears to reference C:\Program Files\InterVocative Software\DVD Profiler\IMAGES\IMAGES\035822965232.4f.jpg rather than C:\Program Files\InterVocative Software\DVD Profiler\IMAGES\035822965232.4f.jpg

Steve

[stevenhanna6]

make sure your dvdprofiler import setting is correct it should be

C:\Program Files\InterVocative Software\DVD Profiler\

NOT

C:\Program Files\InterVocative Software\DVD Profiler\IMAGES\

I could be wrong though....I dont have latest version yet. get back to me if its that or not.

[samrolfe]

i might be wrong but after you posted fix for profiler it is now importing
cover art, genre, tilte and year but not director or actor like it used to
am i right or doing something wrong