Steven L. Dasinger

Yes they did. Power outages, malfunctioning UPS, Looping system restores, RAID Rebuilds... It was a very long weekend... Things should (mostly) be back to normal (fingers crossed...).

This may be related. For the past three weeks, the covers downloaded had 'problems'. This has been fixed but you may still have these bad cover on your disk. One easy (but very slow) way to get rid of them is to use File Tools->Rebuild Lists and use 'Picture Files List (slow)' (and it is very slow for my Archive pictures took several hours to finish (4-6? I didn't time it but it was a very long time.) Alternately, you can look at the last 3 log files and use the Pictures downloaded paths to find all the pictures (but this is both slow and manual).

Unfortunately, it looks like the updated deleted the Spiral entry and left the TPB entry. This is backwards as the Spiral should have been left and the TPB deleted.

Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\A\All-New Iron Manual Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg From: Pictures\M\Marvel\A\All-New Marvel Backlist Reading Chronology

I can't tell from your description but Rebuild lists works on the entire database and not just one Type. Looking at the ComicBase web site, in the ComicBase Info box (top right), it lists: Titles: 963,923 Comics: 963,344 Publishers: 7,462. Clicking on the Titles number, it brings up a list of all Titles for all types (Books, Comic Books, Magazines). Because Titles lists everything, 963,344 should be the total number of Items in CB for all Types (from the last time it was generated).

I added a Variation that started with 'S' It was located between Variation Z and Var27 (the same as yours) After that All the Var 27 - 150 are listed in sort order.

Ah, thank you for clarifying that. Look at this Post as it looks like a similar issue to yours. If that doesn't help you may need to contact support. CB is finding those Items somewhere.

What I see in the Variation Set-up window is: 3-D Edition through Westfield Comics Edition Variation A through Variation Z Var27 through Var28 (I think these were added first and the name doesn't match the other Variations) Variation 29 through Variation 150 (in correct sort order) When Editing an Item, the Variation drop-down box is identical to what I have in the variation set-up window. As for Custom Variation, I don't use. The main reason is they are not in the master database so when an Update is run, none of them will be updated (since they would be unrecognized. Also, if I sold on Atomic Avenue, I am guessing that they wouldn't show up there for the same reason (since I don't sell on AA, this is only a guess).

I tried searching for Mutant Empire on the Internet and all I can find are 3 text novels and 1 book that collects them. I checked MyComicShop and GCD and can't find any comic listing (MyComicShop has the text novels listed). Is what you have an actual comic or a text story? Did the same for Giant-Size X-Men Tribute. Only finding the one with Wein and Cockrum item (both single issues with variations and a book) at MyComicShop and GCD. Can you supply scans or links to the issues? It is possible you have something that isn't in CB (or MyComicShop or GCD) but if so, I am not finding any indication.

I think there is something wrong/different about how your computer is sorting. The may be a Windows setting problem When I check the Variation drop-down box, all the variations are sorted correctly. And in the Grid display they are also sorted correctly. So it isn't CB directly causing the problem. You may need to contact support and see if they can help with your problem.

If you have #8, what does the indicia have for the Title. This is a better guide for the title then what is on the cover (as sometimes they are not the same).

By the way, if you use the Find box (top middle of the window) and change it to Publisher, you can start typing a Publisher name and see what shows up. Since the part left off of the Publisher is on the end, this should find any you are looking for that are already in the database. Don't trust the Setup->Publisher listing as not all Publishers are in there (not sure why). For example, I checked there for Dream Weaver and didn't see it. But the Find DID find the Titles that are using it.

First, I would be careful about adding Publishers. For example, 'Dream Weaver Press' would just be 'Dream Weaver' CB usually leaves of common endings for a Publisher. These include (but are not limited to) Press, Meida, Publishing, ext. Sometimes they are added if there are Publishers with similar names. If you do enter an 'incorrect' (from HC's perspective), and they catch it, they well change it. What this means is the next Update will add a New Title in your database with the 'correct' publisher which will be a duplicate of the one you entered. This should show up on the Unmatched Items list that is part of the Update. Not saying I agree with this but it is so ingrained in CB that it is not likely to change. PS I just check and CB already has Publisher 'Dream Weaver' (2 titles) in the database. How many Items are you importing? If it is a small amount, I would just import the minimum need to get the entry into CB This would be: Title, Item#, Condition, and Qty and either let CB fill in the info with Updates or manually enter it. If you have 'thousands', again, do as little as possible. Now for your questions. A) New Title not in CB. Double Click an issue to bring up the Edit window. In the top right corner should be an Edit Title Information button. Click it. Type in the Publisher. As you type suggestions for Publisher will be displayed. Either select the one in CB or finish typing in the New Publisher name. Save the change then Cancel or Save the Issue Edit window. B) Is the same as A. IF the Title is in CB and the name you have matches, it will go to that Title. If not, it will be imported with Unknown Publisher. C) No, there is no way to Import Publisher.

Here are instructions from another post here: https://forums.comicbase.com/index.php?/topic/966-installation-error-from-crystal-reports/&tab=comments#comment-3357 The only difference is these instructions have you uninstalling CB, running the Crystal Report fix, and then reinstalling CB. PS When uninstalling CB, there is also ComicBase xxxx Resources. I don't know if you need to uninstall that or not, but I would go ahead and Uninstall it at the same time. It will be put back when you reinstall CB.

That is strange. I wonder if anyone else is having that problem. Mine displays correctly. See Attachments.

When you type the Title name in the find box at the top, it should display Titles for all three types. However, the different types will be after the current type. For example If you are in Comics and start typing 'Amazing H', the Magazine 'Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special' should be in the list but AFTER all the Comic Book listings (and Books should show up at the bottom, too).

I can find 3 Issues with at least 100 variations and they all display properly in the grid. Where do you see this and do you have an example?

Some things to check when this happens. A) Did the Title move from one type to another? (i.e. from Comic Books to Books or Magazines) The Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Special in my database (and on AA) is listed with Magazines. (I am guessing yours is in Comic Books). B) Did the Publisher change? C) Check the name very closely. Some Title name changes sure due to typos or punctuation. Sometime these changes are very subtle and hard to see.

Delete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 3.jpg) From: Pictures\C\C&T\Bathing Machine To: Pictures\C\C&T\Bathing Machine, The Rename 1.jpg to TPB.jpg From: Pictures\M\Matrix\Canuck Comics Delete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 2.jpg) From: Pictures\D\DC\H\Harley Quinn- The Animated Series-The Eat. Bang. Kill Tour To: Pictures\D\DC\H\Harley Quinn- The Animated Series- The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour Delete or Move ALL (1-A.jpg - 4-A.jpg) From: Pictures\I\Image\S\Six Sidekicks of Triggered Keaton To: Pictures\I\Image\S\Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton Delete 2-A.jpg or Rename 1-A.jpg to 1-A.jpg then Move From: Pictures\I\Idea + Design Works\Godzilla Rivals vs. Hedorah To: Pictures\I\Idea + Design Works\Godzilla Rivals vs. Mothra Delete Bk 1-HC.jpg or Rename Bk 1-HC.jpg to either HC.jpg or HC-2.jpg (cover appears to be the same for both printings) then Move From: Pictures\D\Dark Horse\T\Tarzan- The Lost Adventure (Edgar Rice Burroughs'-) To: Pictures\D\Dark Horse\T\Tarzan- The Lost Adventure (Dark Horse)

One last thing. See if the actual Log file for Unknown Item exists. It should be located in: C:\Users\<logon-id>\Documents\Human Computing\<ComicBase Edition>\Log Files With a file name of: <your-database-name> Unknown Items <date-time of update>

In CB, try selecting Menu item Internet->Check for Updates. It should bring up the window you get after an update and the Unrecognized Items like should be there (if you have any that don't match). At least it does for me but I update through CB and not sidekick. But I thinks it should still work.

Delete or Move 1.jpg From: Pictures\B\Binge\Sitcomics Presents The Heroes Union Binge Book To: Pictures\S\Sitcomics\Sitcomics Presents The Heroes Union Binge Book Delete or Move ALL (1.jpg - 1`-G.jpg) From: Pictures\M\Marvel\E\Extreme Carnage- Omega To: Pictures\M\Marvel\E\Extreme Carnage Omega Delete or Move 1.jpg From: Pictures\A\AC\Cave Girl To: Pictures\A\AC\Cave Girl (AC) Rename Bk 1.jpg to Dlx 1.jpg From: Pictures\D\DC\D\Doomsday Clock

Difference of opinion, I guess. I have one of these for Elfquest but it reproduces the original art for the entire first 4 or 5 issues. In this case it would be in Comic books (as it reproduces the entire story). For this one, it is just a 'pin-up' type of illustrations which happen to be covers. There is no story content. This would be no different from any other 'art book' in the Books category. But, HC can place it where ever they think best as it really doesn't matter to me. (just trying to keep straight the parameters which determine Book/Comic Book/Magazine type.)

I just looked inside the first few pages of E.C. Covers: Artist's Edition. (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676108/ec-covers-artists-edition-by-scott-dunbier/)Looks like a book to me. It appears all it is are single page original artwork for various E.C. comics. No comic story content.

I believe he if only referring to the 2 variants (10/A and 13/A). At this time CB doesn't not recognize any difference between a Newsstand and Direct Market issues (unless there is a different cover or price).