Re: How do I fix a corrupted database?

[Baasha <baasha shaw ca>]

On 01/07/09 11:09 AM, Pat Suwalski wrote:
> Baasha wrote:
> > I had a look at the database, but there are so many different 
> > sections, and bits of information, that I'm not sure what I can edit 
> > safely without making a complete mess.  What can I do to safely 
> > restore my photos so that F-Spot can see them?  The 200 missing 
> > pictures represent approximately half of my total collection.  I am 
> > running F-Spot 0.4.3.1 on Ubuntu Linux.
>
> If all else fails, you can re-import your photo directory. The "detect 
> duplicates" checkbox will only import what is missing...
>
> --Pat

Unfortunately, F-Spot will not allow me to choose the folder where my 
photos are stored.  All it can see are a couple of Windows partitions 
and my camera card (if it were plugged in).  My photos are on my linux 
partition.  There is also no place to check "detect duplicates" either. 
 Are these features only available with extensions, or newer versions 
of F-Spot?  I have a repository for extensions registered, but all it 
can see are a few export extensions, which I already have.  Has there 
been a change in the repository location that I don't know about?

In the meantime, I am stumped.  Nearly half of my pnoto collection is 
inaccessible and I really need to get to them.  Does anybody have a 
suggestion?
Bob