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How about the future of DVD Profiler???
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Can (general) you tell me one other program using any kind of db which has "repair db" function and you should use it quite often?


I have a number legacy programs I use that have older back ends that I use that I will run the compact/repair/re-index on pretty regularly.  Though that is mostly to keep things packed, under certain file sizes, and for performance reasons on the systems involved.

Granted that is a pretty special case.
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To be honest, I often use the repair tool as a "cleaner" (to remove unused cast/crew)


That's my main purpose as well. Since we can't download profiles without cast, crew or studios I regularily clean up the database to remove names that don't match with mine and all studios.
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The only big program where I run a DB repair (so to speak) is Outlook.

I regularily move old mails into archive PST files. But that doesn't stop Outlook's main PST file from growing and growing (and growing). Only a "compress" function will actually remove the "empty sections" of the file.

I once reduced the PST file from 1.2 gigs to 230 megs.
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But I have probably a "simple" database (no parent/child profiles, no group dividers...)

How about diacritics?
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How about diacritics?
I never got any problem linked to correct spelling. It seems that the program is far more intelligent than the rules.
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The only big program where I run a DB repair (so to speak) is Outlook.

I regularily move old mails into archive PST files. But that doesn't stop Outlook's main PST file from growing and growing (and growing). Only a "compress" function will actually remove the "empty sections" of the file.

I once reduced the PST file from 1.2 gigs to 230 megs.

Which version of Outlook are you using? I may remember incorrectly but didn't Outlook change from .pst to .ost several versions ago? Again, I might remember incorrectly, but many problems went away at the same time.
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Which version of Outlook are you using?


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Lighten up everyone.

The program works well at the moment.

But with no Ken feedback we have no idea if he is still alive and well, or in a nursing home, or moving on to other challenges, or if any plans have been made for such enevitable future eventualities.
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I haven't been checking the forums recently... has Ken ever bothered to check in to this, or any other threads?
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... has Ken ever bothered to check in to this, or any other threads?

It seems that he drops by the forums now and then...
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I agree it has been too long for an update. They ask to refer friends and I have in the past when it was being updated but kind of hard to tell folks this is the best out there. I hope things will change because I have tried many others and I love the layout and user friendly of this program.
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I agree it has been too long for an update.

A warm welcome to you, rockinwil. Another seven years until your second post?
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I've been using DVD Profiler for 3 years and I must admit that it has really covered almost all my needs.
But IMHO we all have to admit that there is one major drawback that is has to be fixed.
This is called UNICODE support.
We're living the year of 2014 and I think that any Database application that does not support Unicode is almost OBSOLETE.
I also have to say that if I had known this before purchasing DVDP I would have chosen another product, but now it's too late, as it is almost impossible for me to start cataloging 2500 titles from the beginning.
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I also have to say that if I had known this before purchasing DVDP I would have chosen another product, but now it's too late, as it is almost impossible for me to start cataloging 2500 titles from the beginning.

Is that latter comment really true? DVDP has complete and powerful facilities, augmented by plugins, to convert its profile data into just about any format, unless of course the target product has no import function.

I'm willing to bet that the main reason you don't switch, is that there isn't anything better! 
Thanks for your support.
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Advanced plugins available here.
Hey, new product!!! BDPFrog.
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I also have to say that if I had known this before purchasing DVDP I would have chosen another product, but now it's too late, as it is almost impossible for me to start cataloging 2500 titles from the beginning.

Is that latter comment really true? DVDP has complete and powerful facilities, augmented by plugins, to convert its profile data into just about any format, unless of course the target product has no import function.

I'm willing to bet that the main reason you don't switch, is that there isn't anything better! 

I never meant that it's impossible to switch to another program. I just meant that I do not have the time to do it.
Anyway I think you're missing the point here.
I wish you'd commented on my opinion about the Unicode support than telling me that it's easy to abandon PVD for another Application.
I still believe that DVDP is really great Application
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I also have to say that if I had known this before purchasing DVDP I would have chosen another product, but now it's too late, as it is almost impossible for me to start cataloging 2500 titles from the beginning.

Is that latter comment really true? DVDP has complete and powerful facilities, augmented by plugins, to convert its profile data into just about any format, unless of course the target product has no import function.

I'm willing to bet that the main reason you don't switch, is that there isn't anything better! 

I never meant that it's impossible to switch to another program. I just meant that I do not have the time to do it.
Anyway I think you're missing the point here.
I wish you'd commented on my opinion about the Unicode support than telling me that it's easy to abandon PVD for another Application.
I still believe that DVDP is really great Application


I periodically check to see if there is better out there, and I have yet to find one that is better and fulfills my requirements.
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