Question on actor(role) in version 7

[fabio]

Two questions on the new version:
- Can you import only the name of the actor (and not the role in the film) as in the previous version?
- Can you limit the number of imported actors? then in some way change later the number of actors?

Thanks

[Gemini]

Hi!
Unfortunately, you can't import only the actor's name.

As for the number, you get more actors from imdb if the option Get more details is activated in Preferences - Online databases tab. Otherwise you can't limit the number of actors.

Regards,

[fabio]

If can help someone..
I would suggest a "solution" using MS access for my first question....
I think I understand that the databese of AMM is a MS access standard format.... so ...
I opened the file with access...
Selected table "actor-link"...
Eliminated the column "role"...
Created a new column "role" empty...
voilà... the role of the actors is gone...

[Gemini]

fabio
Really clever of you!
Thanks for sharing! It could be useful for other users

Regards,

[Viki]

I realize that this post is quite old, but still relevant!

It is not necessary to delete the entire column - just the contents, will remove the "Role" from the movie cards.
Could I just delete the column "Role" and not re-create it?
Would the database still work without it? This way "Role" could be permanently disabled for those, like myself, who do not wish to list them.

I will backup my database and try this to see if it works.
Be back soon...

Edit -
Of course, the entire database is messed up when you delete this column.
Putting it back did restore the database, though.
It is my opinion that this data (Role) should be a choice for the user instead of the way it is right now.