Loaded the beta version to MacBook M3, as my original install was 1.0 using High Sierra on mac mini. The PS folder is on a SSD, and I ran PS using beta successfully over the SSD to revalidate the content. Then began a fresh import / dedupe from folders on the SSD. circa 20,0000 images to process.
Part way through there was a power cut. Since then, I am unable get past the error message. Part way through there was a power cut. Since then, I am unable to progress past the error message. 7: Update check failed. The server sent an invalid response. Try again later.
I have restarted, and re-installed. Being new to the system, I don’t see anything of substance in the logs.
Sorry to not be more help here, I was convinced by Photostructure when I first installed it, and this time around I intend to process all files from all sources and use the ‘plus’ facilities.
First question is how to re-set the server response. Or maybe install as a server version?
Steps to Reproduce
I have no working system to run tests against, but best guess would be to run a resync using a USB SSD as both source and target, then pull the plug. (ouch!)
Not wanting to be annoying, but is it worth me looking into how to use docker and installing the docker version? I noted that it was a ‘beta’ version I ended up installing, which I would normally avoid for a ‘production’ situation, but it seemed to be the only thing available for the Macs I have here. Happy to train up on docker (though I may regret saying that) What do you think?
Caveat: I am not a Mac user, and I am not familiar with Mac in general.
But, I’ve been using Photostructure for a long time, and I have a pretty good idea of how it works from a file perspective.
One of the great things about Photostructure is that nothing of value is stored in the Photostructure database. That is, everything in the Photostructure database can be recreated by re-importing.
You mention that you re-installed Photostructure, which was a very reasonable step to take. However, I suspect that process did NOT delete the Photostructure database.
Here’s what I would do if I were you:
Uninstall Photostructure
Delete any files that Photostructure created
If you are using automatic organization in Photostructure, ONLY delete the auto-organized files if you are SURE that your original files are still in tact. If you are unsure for any reason, then DO NOT delete the auto-organized files.
However, DO make sure you delete the sqlite file that is your Photostructure database.
Reinstall Photostructure and go through the setup process again.
This should get you going again.
You should also consider getting a UPS to avoid unexpected shutdown.
Good luck, and report back any results. Thank you!