FAQ for Blue Audio DivX Database

You cannot download any movies from this site. The purpose of the DivX Database is to provide an easy method for members to organize their personal listings of movies and tv shows. The advantage to using this site is that it will automatically link to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), and you get free access to all of the other member features like online blackjack, tetris, instant messaging, weblogs and more!

In general, members are just using this site to list their CDs, since not many people run servers. But you can try messaging another user and asking them. Make sure you are looking at the right listing, each member has their own personal list. If you then click on the username, it will take you to their member info page. There are two links on this page, one will send an email to the user, and the other will send an online message. The online message will popup in a window the next time that user logs in to the site. Note that email addresses are never shown for security purposes, but you can send any user an email using the form provided. Usually you need to offer something to trade with the other person.

Sure, just leave me a message online and tell me what you would like added. My username is 'blahdio'. Also feel free to email me anytime with any feature requests that you would like.

While you are viewing your list, click on the number in the first column to edit any entry. You can change any of the fields on the page, and at the bottom there is a "Delete" button to delete the entry completely. Alternatively, you can click the link that says "Switch to Edit Page" and set the command to "Delete all selected entries" then click the checkbox to delete multiple entries at once.

Make sure you are logged in to the site and viewing your list, then click on the "Add New Entries" link on the right. You can then enter up to 5 new movies or tv shows to add. When you click on the button to "Verify Input", all of the titles will be searched on IMDb and the year of release, total running time, and IMDb number will automatically be displayed. In some cases, multiple matches may be found and a menu will be shown so that you can pick from the list. If you don't see the correct movie or tv show listed, try typing in fewer words in the title. You can also search IMDb directly using the box at the upper right (which will open in a new window).

If you are getting something from another member on the site, rather than retyping the information you can simply enter their username and part of the title in the boxes at the bottom of the "Add New Entries" page. This will search their list and if a unique match is found, it will automatically copy the entry over to your listing.

Click on the number in the first column to edit any entry in your list. You can then change any of the fields shown. The last field contains notes, these can be anything you want to write, such as subtitles, alternate languages, original source or whatever you want to remember. These notes will then popup when you hover the mouse over that entry in your list.

The column labeled "Min" is the total running time of a movie, which is retrieved from the IMDb page automatically when you add a new entry. "Min" is short for the runtime in minutes. You can update the value manually by editing an entry (clicking on the number in the first column). There is an additional link on the edit page to fetch the runtime from IMDb. This uses the current IMDB number for that entry, so make sure it is correct.

The storage code allows you to specify up to a 3-letter code. This is your personal system which you can use, for example, to type in a spindle number, a CD book code, or whatever you choose. You can use this to quickly find the CD again later. This field will not be copied from or to other people, since it only applies to your system of storage. If you need to set the storage code on multiple entries, click on the link that says "Switch to Edit Page" and follow the instructions there.

For a complete list of terms with descriptions and helpful information, please see the DivX and VCD Terminology page.

If you would like to add detailed information for a particular title, simply edit the entry (by clicking on the number in the first column), then type in html code in the "Title" box. You can put <br> to make a new line, <i> and </i> to italicize certain text, or change the font size with something like <font size=-4>. Email me if you have any questions or requests for new features!

The wish list allows you to store movies or tv shows that you are planning to get. You can also link to other members on the site and add them as your friends. If they have any of the entries on your list, you can see their name on your list. They can also leave messages for you on particular entries. If you have general requests, you can add a text note to your wish list. Finally, if you get one of the entries on your list, you can edit it and select your friend's name to copy their entry to your DivX Database.