First of all: welcome to the Asylum! 

Here are some instructions for importing from other programmes that are able to export CSV and XML.
They involve using the plugin called BulkEdit. I'm not familiar with Ant Movie Catalog, but the import procedure should be similar.

If you have any specific questions about the plugin's usage, you might try and contact mediadogg, the author of the plugin. You can do that by sending him a Private Message.

As far as images go: once you have imported your database to DVDP, try Online / Refresh All Images, which should download the correct images from the Invelos database, if available.

As long as you haven't bought a license, DVDP's functionality will be limited for collections numbering over 50, and you won't get high-resolution images.

All right.  Let me tell you a little bit more.

I love the DVDP interface because it's customizable. And with the LoadDvd plugin it's just what I need except for the fact that some movies in my collection aren't found in the online db.  I definitely don't wanna do manual input of movie data.  I come from Ant Movie Catalog which is an amazing piece of freeware.  It's strong points are the ability to grab every field of data about the DVD from numerous sources on the net.  I dunno if it's legal or not and honestly dont wanna get into that.

The downside to Ant Movie Catalog is that in my case (playing .iso files) and in my opinion is not as user friendly (and DVDP is a lot better looking  ).  I say this because I can deal with complexity but I want my family to be able to browse the collection and watch a movie by themselves without much of a hassle.  I dont have a problem with playing the isos for which I use vlc. 

The only dissapointment with DVDP is the software's policy about limiting the online information sources to the propietary online database.  So I was wondering if I could work my profiles on AMC and import it to DVDP so my family could use it more easily.  I'd be willing to pay the registration fee if it could be done.

The ability to import pics is crucial.  And I gotta say that AMC can export to XML but the format isn't the same.  This is a sample xml export from AMC.  I know next to nothing about programming but I think that for a learned dev it'd be fairly simple to do a format converter. 

Here is the sample .xml export from Ant Movie Catalog:




<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<AntMovieCatalog Format="35" Version="3.5.1 (2009-02-01)" Date="2/13/2010 12:16:08 PM">
<Catalog>
  <Properties/>
  <Contents>
  <Movie Number="1" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Aliens In The Attic" FormattedTitle="Aliens In The Attic" Director="John Schultz" Producer="Barry Josephson" Year="2009" Length="86" Actors="Carter Jenkins|Doris Roberts|Ashley Tisdale|Andy Richter|Kevin Nealon|Tim Meadows|Robert Hoffman" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1493819" Description="It&#39;s summer vacation, but the Pearson family kids are stuck at a boring lake house with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty, little, green aliens crash-land on the roof, with plans to conquer the house AND Earth! Using only their wits, courage and video game-playing skills, the youngsters must band together to defeat the aliens and save the world - but the toughest part might be keeping the whole thing a secret from their parents! Featuring an all-star cast including Ashley Tisdale, Andy Richter, Kevin Nealon and Tim Meadows, Aliens In The Attic is the most fun you can have on this planet!" Comments="Rating: PG" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English, Spanish" Disks="1" Picture="Aliens In The Attic.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="2" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Empress And The Warriors, An" FormattedTitle="Empress And The Warriors, An" Director="Siu-Tung Ching" Year="2008" Length="95" Actors="Xiaodong Guo|Kelly Chen|Donnie Yen|Leon Lai" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1474127" Description="In the tradition of Seven Swords comes the action saga of a kingdom locked in a desperate battle for survival. Marital arts superstar Donnie Yen (Seven Swords) and Hong Kong Film Award winners Kelly Chen (Infernal Affairs) and Leon Lai (Seven Swords) team up as sword-wielding heroes on a quest to unite a divided nation and wage a massive war against an invading horde. Created by the celebrated action choreographer and cinematographer behind Jet Li&#39;s Hero and House Of Flying Daggers, An Empress And The Warriors takes epic action to new heights." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English, Spanish" Disks="1" Picture="Empress And The Warriors, An.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="4" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Assault On Precinct 13 (Widescreen)" FormattedTitle="Assault On Precinct 13 (Widescreen)" Director="Jean-Francois Richet" Producer="Jeffrey Silver,Stephanie Sperry,Pascal Caucheteux" Year="2005" Length="109" Actors="Laurence Fishburne|Ethan Hawke|Ja Rule|Maria Bello|John Leguizamo|Drea De Matteo|Brian Dennehy|Gabriel Byrne" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=668528" Description="Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne lead an explosive, all-star cast, including John Leguizamo, Ja Rule and Drea de Matteo, in the gripping, action-packed thriller, Assault on Precinct 13. Run-down Precinct 13 is closing its doors forever. But everything changes when a high-security prison transport bus arrives with some of Detroit&#39;s most lethal prisoners. Soon, the only thing more dangerous than the criminals on the inside is the rogue gang on the outside. And if they&#39;re going to survive the night, two men on opposite sides of the law will have to work together to battle an enemy who doesn&#39;t follow the code of cop or criminal." Comments="Rating: R" VideoFormat="Widescreen 2.40:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="Spanish, French" Disks="1" Picture="Assault On Precinct 13 (Widescreen).jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="5" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie: 12 Dancing Princesses" FormattedTitle="Barbie: 12 Dancing Princesses" Director="Greg Richardson" Producer="Jesyca C. Durchin,Jennifer Twiner McCarron,Shea Wageman" Year="2006" Length="81" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1171246" Description="Enchanted Dancing In A Magical World!|In Barbie? in the 12 Dancing Princesses, Barbie? will dance her way into your heart in this fun and enchanting all-new adventure. Join Barbie? as the beautiful Princess Genevieve? and her eleven dancing princess sisters as they discover a secret entrance to an amazing, magical world where wishes come true! But when their father is in danger of losing his kingdom, Princess Genevieve? and her sisters must work together in order to save the day and their father. They learn that the power of family can overcome all obstacles!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie- 12 Dancing Princesses.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="6" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie In A Christmas Carol" FormattedTitle="Barbie In A Christmas Carol" Year="2008" Length="76" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1411302" Description="Barbie Stars In Her FIRST Holiday Movie!|A Family Classic Filled With Laughs!||Barbie in A Christmas Carol is a heartwarming adaptation of the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fasions and lots of laughs! The tale stars Barbie as Eden Starling, the glamorous singing diva of a theatre in Victorian London. Along with her snooty cat, Chuzzlewit, Eden selfishly plans to make all the theatre performers stay and rehearse on Christmas Day! Not even Eden&#39;s costume designer and childhood friends, Catherine, can talk Eden out of her self-centered tantrum.||It&#39;s up to three very unusual Christmas Spirits to take Eden on a fantastical holiday journey that will open her heart to the spirit of the season and the joy of giving. Barbie in A Christmas Carol is a family favorite to enjoy every holiday season!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie In A Christmas Carol.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="7" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie And The Magic Of Pegasus" FormattedTitle="Barbie And The Magic Of Pegasus" Year="2005" Length="85" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1501408" Description="Barbie takes flight in her first original princess fairy tale movie, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus.||Princess Annika (Barbie) discovers adventure when she is befriended by Brietta - a magnificent winged horse - that flies her to the beautiful Cloud Kingdom. Annika has only three days to break the spell of Wenlock, and evil wizard who has turned her family to stone. On her quest to defeat Wenlock, Annika meets new friends and together they travel to forbidden forests, skate through icy caverns and fly above the clouds as they attempt to build a magical wand of light." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie And The Magic Of Pegasus.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="8" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie &#38; The Diamond Castle" FormattedTitle="Barbie &#38; The Diamond Castle" Year="2008" Length="79" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1408882" Description="Barbie and Teresa star in their first best-friends movie!|Barbie and Teresa tell us the fairy tale of Liana and Alexa, best friends who share everything including their love of music. One day their simple lives change when they are given an enchanted mirror and befriend the girl trapped inside! To save their new friend, Liana and Alexa embark on a dangerous journey to the hidden Diamond Castle that will put their friendship to the test. But through the power of song and with the companionship of two adorable puppies, the girls face their challenges together and learn that friendship is the true treasure." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie &#38; The Diamond Castle.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="9" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie And The Three Musketeers" FormattedTitle="Barbie And The Three Musketeers" Length="81" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1475832" Description="It&#39;s &#34;All for One and One for All&#34; as Barbie and her friends co-star in Barbie And The Three Musketeers! Join Barbie as Corinne, a young country girl headed to Paris to pursue her big dream - to become a female musketeer! Never could she imagine she would meet three other girls who secretly share the same dream! Using their special talents, the girls work together as a team to foil a plot and save the prince. Come along on an action-filled adventure that dares you to dream as never before." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie And The Three Musketeers.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="11" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie As The Island Princess" FormattedTitle="Barbie As The Island Princess" Director="Greg Richardson" Producer="Jesyca C. Durchin,Jennifer Twiner McCarron,Shea Wageman" Length="86" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1327563" Description="It&#39;s time to set sail with Barbie As The Island Princess in this full-length, original musical that features nine fantastic new songs.||After being shipwrecked on an island as a little girl, Princess Rosella (Barbie) grows up learning to talk and sing with a family of loving animals, including the red panda Sagi, the peacock Azul and the baby elephant Tika.  But when Prince Antonio discovers their tropical paradise, curiosity about her past leads Rosella to journey with the prince to his castle.  As she and her animal friends explore civilization, they uncover an evil plot to take over the kingdom! Through its a heartwarming ending, Barbie As The Island Princess shows that when love guides you, miracles may be closer than you know." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie As The Island Princess.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="12" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie: Fairytopia" FormattedTitle="Barbie: Fairytopia" Year="2005" Length="70" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=650499" Description="Discover A Magical New Land|Starring Barbie as Elina. Just through the rainbow in the world of Fairytopia, lives Elina, a beautiful flower fairy who longs to have wings. Her home is a large flower in the Magic Meadow where she lives with Bibble, a quirky but loveable puffball. One day Elina wakes to find that her flower home is sick, and that her fairy friends can&#39;t fly! She summons the courage to help and embarks on a fantastic journey to find Azura, a Guardian Fairy she thinks can solve the problem.||What Elna doesn&#39;t know is that the evil Laverna has cause the flying sickness as part of her plan to take power from the Enchantress, rule of Fairytopia! Elina&#39;s journey, on the back of a giant and beautiful butterfly named Hue takes her to amazing and beautiful places. She meets new people who test her courage and teach her the value of true friendship. But can a wingless fairy save all of Fairytopia? Join Barbie, as Elina, in her first ever Fairytopia movie and discover a magical land of fairies, flowers, and enchanting experiences!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.66:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie- Fairytopia.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="13" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie: Mariposa And Her Butterfly Friends" FormattedTitle="Barbie: Mariposa And Her Butterfly Friends" Director="Conrad Helten" Producer="Tiffany J. Shuttleworth,Luke Carroll" Length="75" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1382191" Description="Join Barbie, in an all new world of Butterfly Fairies! Mariposa is a beautiful butterfly fairy who loves to read and dream about the world outside her home in the land of Flutterfield. Flutterfield is protected by the Queen&#39;s glimmering magical lights, but when the Queen is poisoned by the evil fairy Henna, the special lights begin to go out one by one. It&#39;s up to the brave Mariposa and her friends to journey beyond the safe borders of the city in search of a hidden antidote that will save the Queen. Join the butterfly fairy friends on an exciting adventure that will transform them forever!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie- Mariposa And Her Butterfly Friends.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="14" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie Presents Thumbelina" FormattedTitle="Barbie Presents Thumbelina" Director="Conrad Helten" Producer="Tiffany J. Shuttleworth,Luke Carroll" Length="75" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1446932" Description="Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that&#39;s hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl named Makena, Thumbelina and her two friends have their patch of wildflowers uprooted and are transported to a lavish apartment in the city. Here they learn of construction plans that threaten to destroy the land of the Twillerbees! Harnessing the magic of nature, Thumbelina sets out to prove that even the smallest person can make a big difference." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie Presents Thumbelina.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="15" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper" FormattedTitle="Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper" Year="2004" Length="85" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=612430" Description="Singing In Her First Musical Movie!|In her first animated musical, featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern retelling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by mark Twain, Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper features Barbie in an exciting dual role as a princess and a poor village girl - two girls who look amazingly alike!||The girls&#39; paths are fated to cross when Princess Anneliese is captured and Erika, her look-alike, must try to save her. Can Erika pretend to be the Princess and foil her captor, the evil Preminger? And what of the handsome King Dominick, who falls in love with Erika, mistaking her for Anneliese?||In this magical musical performance, two beautiful, adventurous girls dare to follow their dreams and discover that destiny is written in a very special place: your heart!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.66:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Picture="Barbie- The Princess and the Pauper.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="16" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barbie: Of Swan Lake" FormattedTitle="Barbie: Of Swan Lake" Director="Owen Hurley" Year="2003" Length="83" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=534719" Description="Enter a world of love and enchantment|Barbie magically comes to life in her third animated movie, Barbie: Of Swan Lake.  Based on the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky and the beloved fairy tale, the movie stars Barbie as Odette, the baker&#39;s daughter who follows a unicorn into an enchanted forest.  While there, she is transformed into a swan by Rothbart, an evil wizard intent on defeating the Fairy Queen and taking over the Forest. The Fairy Queen is able to counter Rothbart&#39;s spell so that Odette retains her human form by night but mystically transforms into a swan by day. Odette learns that, even though she feels she is the wrong person for the task, it is her destiny to save the Enchanted Forest from Rothbart. But how can a young girl-armed with only her courage, honesty and intelligence-accomplish this, all while the handsome Prince Daniel is falling in love with her?|||Barbie Of Swan Lake combines fantasy, ballet and Tchaikovsky&#39;s unforgettable music as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet, choreographs the wondrous dance scenes of this spectacular ballet in a way never experienced before. Barbie Of Swan Lake shows that each of us is braver than we think." Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.85:1 Color  Standard 1.33:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Disks="1" Picture="Barbie- Of Swan Lake.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="17" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Barney: Happy, Mad, Silly, Sad" FormattedTitle="Barney: Happy, Mad, Silly, Sad" Year="2000" Length="45" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=578022" Description="Love makes Barney&#39;s world go &#39;round, and the huggable dinosaur encourages his friends to express and understand their emotions in healthy ways. from creating masks to decorating a &#34;Friends &#38; Family tree&#34; with hearts, Barney uses fun songs and games to help his friends get in touch with their feelings. And he reminds them that manners, sharing and taking turns are great ways you show you care about others. It&#39;s always a happy day of fun and learning when you spend it with Barney and his friends!" Comments="Rating: NR" VideoFormat="Standard 1.33:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital Stereo" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Disks="1" Picture="Barney- Happy, Mad, Silly, Sad.jpg"/>
  <Movie Number="18" Checked="True" MediaType="DVD-Video" Date="2/13/2010" OriginalTitle="Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" FormattedTitle="Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" Director="Tim Matheson" Producer="Jeff Freilich" Year="2008" Length="93" Actors="Keith David|Steven Bauer|Mr. Kennedy|Yancey Arias|Joe Manganiello" URL="http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?item_id=1436549" Description="Framed. Abandoned. But Never Defeated.|Escape Is Only The Beginning.||In the jungles of Colombia, there&#39;s nowhere to run... forcing a covert team of U.S. Navy SEALs to make their own solutions in this riveting and explosive new film that takes the Behind Enemy Lines franchise into bold new territory!||Colombia is in chaos, caught in a bitter war between its government and insurgent guerillas. While on a secret mission to observe a meeting between the two factions, the SEALs suddenly find themselves framed for the murder of leaders from both sides! Now, abandoned by their own government, the group must survive long enough to prove their innocence and prevent the brutal war from spilling over the border. Starring Joe Manganiello (Spider-Man), WWE&#39;s Mr. Kennedy, and Keith David (Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil), this viscerally thrilling, action-packed sequel delivers an all-new level of excitement!" Comments="Rating: R" VideoFormat="Widescreen 1.78:1 Color" AudioFormat="Dolby Digital 5.1" Languages="&#38;nbsp;(more info)english" Subtitles="English, Spanish, French" Disks="1" Picture="Behind Enemy Lines- Colombia.jpg"/>
  </Contents>
</Catalog>
</AntMovieCatalog>




Again, would appreciate any help.  Thanks a lot.

Well, thanks for the promp reply mediadogg.  I'm already using your LoadDvd Plugin and I think it's great.  In fact it's the reason for which I'm looking into DVDP. Haven't checked the Pro version though. 
I spent too many hours last night fiddling with the this and I'm tired so as soon as I can I will read the posts on upc's and try to do something with that and the other method you described.  Then I'll get back to you.
I definitely appreciate the input.

I haven't read the whole thread but just wanted to make sure you are aware that while contributing info from sources other than the dvd is against the rules for the online database you are free to keep whatever data you want localy.

In addition to this, if you check out the plugin forum, DJ Doena has made a plug in to grab cast\crew info from imdb. So while this data will not be contributable (at least without checking it against the info on disc) it will give you an easy way to fill in the info for any missing profiles (not sure on what info you are personally interested in).

Also, if you do need to add a missing profile if you add the minimul info (locallity, UPC, and title) and contribute that before adding any 'illegal' data it will create that new profile that a) someone else may then add to and/or b) you can then add 'legal' data when you are bored and want to add to the database

-Agrare

Quoting nycboy:

Quote:
Well, thanks for the promp reply mediadogg.  I'm already using your LoadDvd Plugin and I think it's great.  In fact it's the reason for which I'm looking into DVDP. Haven't checked the Pro version though. 
I spent too many hours last night fiddling with the this and I'm tired so as soon as I can I will read the posts on upc's and try to do something with that and the other method you described.  Then I'll get back to you.
I definitely appreciate the input.

I'm cornfused ... LoadDVD only works with Profiler. Did we just get suckered into hosting an advertisement for "Ant"? (Edit: My Bad ... see following ...)

Quoting nycboy:

Quote:
Not at all mediadogg.  At that point I had both of them installed at the same time and was messing with both ANT and DVDP.  Like I said I liked DVDP interface better but now I know that ANT movie catalog Viewer exists and it's essentially an interface to browse the database created by ANT movie catalog.  I was genuine in all my posts.  I politely said thank you and retired.  Moderators please delete my post and problem solved.

My apologies. Thanks for your polite and candid reply. Actually, I hope the thread is not deleted.

Quoting CathyHall1:
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