[RESOLVED]Errors building my collection

[Encore_Prime]

Hey first post, nice place.

I keep trying to add stuff to my collection and so far I've gotten errors on every figure. I tried the little Spychanger Jazz but I don't know exactly what model car he is so I put Sports car. And then when I went to submit I got an error.

So I went over to Henkei Grimlock and put it all the info then at the bottom I get to what region and I put Japan, Henkei, Cybertron, then another little box opens up and none of the options are for Grimlock, I hit submit anyway and I get this:

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[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /nfs/c01/h06/mnt/44139/domains/shmax.com/html/classes/widgets/RecordLinkWidget.class.php5 on line 237: Invalid argument supplied for foreach()
Fatal error! Please post the URL you were trying to view along with a short description of how to reproduce the problem in the forums.

So now I'm 2 for 2. None of the figures are going in. Do I really need to know exactly every little piece of information on each figure I own before I can build my database of my collection? I can't just say "Henkei Grimlock" and submit it and have it in my database. And do I need to take pictures of everyone of my figures? I really am very excited to finally have a database of my collection, hell I'm curious just to know how many I've actually got since I never counted them, but this is....getting frustrating and not very user friendly. I'm beginning to feel like I need to be an expert on each individual figure before I'm going to be able to make this work.

I mean I've got a stack of cardbacks like 6-8 inches high and I would think it would be easy to use those for the info to put in this database, but so far it's not working. And the thought of going through all these cardbacks and none of it working is kind of depressing.

Thanks for your time.

-M-

Edit: I've started adding them as 'Package' instead of 'figure' though none of my stuff is MISB, it's all MIB. But I think it's working, not sure yet. Seems like Jazz took since I didn't get any errors, but I still don't see him showing up in the collection. And really knowing what year all these figures were released is going to be hard. I'm really hoping this doesn't turn out to be more trouble then it's worth. I just can't believe people are supposed to know every little detail about a figure like this. Not trying to whine but jeez, I just wanted to input names, factions, mold size (deluxe, voyager, etc.) line (animated, universe) and have this all be relatively easy. So far it's really not, and with no 'Help' of 'FAQ' sections anywhere that I can see, I'm really kind of floundering here.

Edit: Well I've added legends/spychanger Autobot Jazz, Henkei Grimlock, and Hasbro Universe Cyclonus *(which doesn't have a UPC btw) and so far none of this seems to be showing up. It'll say "added" after I click submit, but my collection still shows zero entries. I think I'm gonna give up for the night, this is just getting really frustrating.

[shmax]

Whoops, little misunderstanding,here. To add a toy to your collection, all you have to do is find it in the database (either by searching, or just browsing), and then click the little "Add to my Collection" link. And that's it! The links you've been using are for adding information to the database. I'll clean those up, and look into the errors you posted. Thanks for posting, and good luck!

Hey first post, nice place.

I keep trying to add stuff to my collection and so far I've gotten errors on every figure. I tried the little Spychanger Jazz but I don't know exactly what model car he is so I put Sports car. And then when I went to submit I got an error.

So I went over to Henkei Grimlock and put it all the info then at the bottom I get to what region and I put Japan, Henkei, Cybertron, then another little box opens up and none of the options are for Grimlock, I hit submit anyway and I get this:

[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /nfs/c01/h06/mnt/44139/domains/shmax.com/html/mode/transformers/TrDatabase.class.php5 on line 925: Invalid argument supplied for foreach()
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /nfs/c01/h06/mnt/44139/domains/shmax.com/html/classes/widgets/RecordLinkWidget.class.php5 on line 237: Invalid argument supplied for foreach()
Fatal error! Please post the URL you were trying to view along with a short description of how to reproduce the problem in the forums.

So now I'm 2 for 2. None of the figures are going in. Do I really need to know exactly every little piece of information on each figure I own before I can build my database of my collection? I can't just say "Henkei Grimlock" and submit it and have it in my database. And do I need to take pictures of everyone of my figures? I really am very excited to finally have a database of my collection, hell I'm curious just to know how many I've actually got since I never counted them, but this is....getting frustrating and not very user friendly. I'm beginning to feel like I need to be an expert on each individual figure before I'm going to be able to make this work.

I mean I've got a stack of cardbacks like 6-8 inches high and I would think it would be easy to use those for the info to put in this database, but so far it's not working. And the thought of going through all these cardbacks and none of it working is kind of depressing.

Thanks for your time.

-M-

Edit: I've started adding them as 'Package' instead of 'figure' though none of my stuff is MISB, it's all MIB. But I think it's working, not sure yet. Seems like Jazz took since I didn't get any errors, but I still don't see him showing up in the collection. And really knowing what year all these figures were released is going to be hard. I'm really hoping this doesn't turn out to be more trouble then it's worth. I just can't believe people are supposed to know every little detail about a figure like this. Not trying to whine but jeez, I just wanted to input names, factions, mold size (deluxe, voyager, etc.) line (animated, universe) and have this all be relatively easy. So far it's really not, and with no 'Help' of 'FAQ' sections anywhere that I can see, I'm really kind of floundering here.

[Encore_Prime]

Lol, man I didn't know it was that easy. I just cleaned up all my cardbacks and instructions too, guess I'll get them out and give it another shot.

Thanks man, I really was getting frustrated.

you know a FAQ or something I think might make things easier for some people, people like me who can be dense and always seem to take the hard road. (while thinking it's the easy road.  :wink: )

[shmax]

You're absolutely right, and you're not the first to make this mistake. I'll start thinking about ways to make it more clear. In the meantime, if you have cardbacks and instruction booklets, I'll do my usual duty and mention that we're always looking for UPC numbers from packages (for now, only mods can update exising records, but you can post any you find in the forums and we'll put 'em in--a user-submitted modification system is in the planning stages), and of course, PHOTOS of toys, particularly accessories. Got a camera? Got some time?

Lol, man I didn't know it was that easy. I just cleaned up all my cardbacks and instructions too, guess I'll get them out and give it another shot.

Thanks man, I really was getting frustrated.

you know a FAQ or something I think might make things easier for some people, people like me who can be dense and always seem to take the hard road. (while thinking it's the easy road.  :wink: )

[Encore_Prime]

Hmm, do got camera and do got time, lol. I've kept the cardbacks of about 99% of the figures I have, some of them though like Universe Cyclonus don't seem to have a UPC, or the Henkei's of course.

I think I've got it going now and have successfully added some figures to my collection. Thanks again, I'm sure I'll bug you some more if I've got any more questions.

[shmax]

Yep, looks like you're really on a roll. I see you have a sealed MA-04 Autobot Jazz... mmm, sure could use a photo for that 'un (fair warning--if you were frustrated by your first attempts at building your collection, wait 'til you see our photo guidelines). As for Henkei's, do they not have UPCs? I have a variety of Japanese retail-bought toys here, and they all have bar codes (the Japanese upc format is a little different from the American ones, but the system supports it).

Hmm, do got camera and do got time, lol. I've kept the cardbacks of about 99% of the figures I have, some of them though like Universe Cyclonus don't seem to have a UPC, or the Henkei's of course.

I think I've got it going now and have successfully added some figures to my collection. Thanks again, I'm sure I'll bug you some more if I've got any more questions.

[Encore_Prime]

How do I delete something from my collection. For example putting in Japan/movie Jazz by accident instead of USA one?

[shmax]

How do I delete something from my collection. For example putting in Japan/movie Jazz by accident instead of USA one?

You should see the word "remove" on each item row when editing your collection. Does it not work?

[Encore_Prime]

I don't see remove anywhere. I put Europe Megatron and Japan Jazz by mistake and want to correct them.



Gonna try and see if I can get my whole collection in tonight. This is really cool now that I'm getting it right. This is pretty much exactly what I've been wanting for my collection for awhile now.

[shmax]

Ah, you have to be in either "Edit Collection" mode (there's a link in the "Membership" box), or regular browsing. The "View Collection" is non-editable for now (though that may change at some point). Glad you're enjoying the site--it's taken about 2 and a half years of intense work to get it where it is. If you want to spread the love, just spread the word (use the sig in any forums you visit, tell your friends, make your own bumper sticker, etc). Or you can submit some photos (no, I never shut up about photos). =)

I don't see remove anywhere. I put Europe Megatron and Japan Jazz by mistake and want to correct them.



Gonna try and see if I can get my whole collection in tonight. This is really cool now that I'm getting it right. This is pretty much exactly what I've been wanting for my collection for awhile now.

[Encore_Prime]

ok I think I got it. I got rid of the 2 I was trying to change. I guess when I get them all in there I can look at my collection and see if I can offer photos of any that are missing. I take pretty decent photos I can tell by the pics I've seen you want well lite, white background, minimal to no shadows, close ups, focused, etc.

And I am enjoying the site, thanks for the time and work you've obviously put alot into it. I really like the little box that pops up on the right hand side with little facts about my collection. (though I find it hard to believe my Sentinel Prime is worth more then any of my Encores, lol)

It's really neat though. I can see I'm not gonna be sleeping tonight because I'll keep thinking, "just one more entry" until they're all in there.  :mrgreen:

[shmax]

Way ahead of ya:
http://www.shmax.com/View_Collection/1/483?psub=1

You can access this link at any time by clicking on the "Photos you can provide" link in the "Membership" box. You're right about the photos--you'll generally need to build a "photo box" out of foam core or white cardboard and get yourself a couple of bright clip-on lights or desk lamps. It's all discussed to death in the photo guidelines links, but you can also just discuss it in the forums. Engledogg has become something of an expert, and I can usually suggest some tips.

Don't forget you can bid photos for a free "Mickey Mouse" transformer. Don't bid in this thread--do it in the main contest thread--but I think the current bid is 250. I have a feeling you have enough parts 'n pieces to top that, so keep it in mind.

Max

ok I think I got it. I got rid of the 2 I was trying to change. I guess when I get them all in there I can look at my collection and see if I can offer photos of any that are missing. I take pretty decent photos I can tell by the pics I've seen you want well lite, white background, minimal to no shadows, close ups, focused, etc.

And I am enjoying the site, thanks for the time and work you've obviously put alot into it. I really like the little box that pops up on the right hand side with little facts about my collection. (though I find it hard to believe my Sentinel Prime is worth more then any of my Encores, lol)

It's really neat though. I can see I'm not gonna be sleeping tonight because I'll keep thinking, "just one more entry" until they're all in there.  :mrgreen:

[Encore_Prime]

thanks man, this has been fun. Glad I saw that thread today on The Allspark to remind me of this place.

Almost done, just gotta figure out who the hell these 3 loose mini-cons are and I think I've got them all in there.

250 photos for the Mickey? Dang that's alot of photos, lol. I'll be happy to contribute what I can, I noticed putting stuff in tonight that a few of the figures I put in didn't have photos.

as for accessories, yes, I've got a box FULL of missiles, guns, minicons and assorted stuff. I can't seem to throw anything out. I still have the instructions for Brakedown and Doomlock (found them tonight while doing this) and I haven't had those figures in over a year and a half. Tonight I actually learned what a packrat I am with these figures.

[Encore_Prime]

oh yeah, when I click 'summary' 'details' or 'gallery' in my collection, nothing seems to change.

[shmax]

Almost done, just gotta figure out who the hell these 3 loose mini-cons are and I think I've got them all in there.

Try just doing a search. If it's a blue and yellow speedboat, search for "blue yellow speedboat". Too many results? Try "blue yellow speedboat mini-con". You'll get the idea. Amaze your friends.

250 photos for the Mickey? Dang that's alot of photos, lol.

Yes and no. Remember that each missile, fist, etc counts as one photo. If you have some big fussy toy like Metroplex or one of those combiner toys, that's 10 percent right there. And it goes pretty fast once you have a photo box set up. If you have all your toys close at hand, you could conceivably snap 'em all in one day, and post 'em all in the next (provided you really get on a roll, and have a fast connection).

I'll be happy to contribute what I can, I noticed putting stuff in tonight that a few of the figures I put in didn't have photos.

Use the link I gave you! Hmm, it would be close. I'll have to write a little code to calculate exactly how many photos we can squeeze out of a collection, but I just sort of eyeballed it and you're right around the 300 mark. I'll get back to you on that after I do a little crunching.

as for accessories, yes, I've got a box FULL of missiles, guns, minicons and assorted stuff. I can't seem to throw anything out. I still have the instructions for Brakedown and Doomlock (found them tonight while doing this) and I haven't had those figures in over a year and a half. Tonight I actually learned what a packrat I am with these figures.

Pshaw, why would you want to throw any of that stuff away? What else are you going to fill your drawers with? But if these parts are in addition to your collection proper, then 300 should be a breeze. The trouble is that we're pretty strict about making sure that a part photo is indeed of THAT photo, and not just a guess. But if you think you can remember what went with what, all is well.