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Introduction
As of My Movies for Windows 5.11, it is possible to contribute details about case types on disc profiles. To assist with contributing the correct case type, we have included examples and descriptions below. Mac OS X users currently cannot contribute case type details to the service.
Case Types
Case types come in many different forms, but can be summarized into the follow types:
- Box
- Clamshell
- Digibook
- Digipack
- Drawer
- Evelope
- Jewel Case
- Keep Case (HD, Low)
- Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)
- Keep Case (Std.)
- Metal Case
- Slip Case
- Snapper
- SteelBook
- THINpak
- Other
If you in any situation are unsure in which category your case fits, please ask on our forums before contributing it.
BoxThe below image shows an example of a Box.
ClamshellThe below image shows an example of a Clamshell
DigibookThe below image shows an example of a Digibook. A Digibook is similar to a hardbound book, with the addition of a disc tray.
DigipackThe below image shows an example of a Digipack. A Digipack typically has 3 or more segments that unfold, revealing access to the discs.
DrawerThe below image shows an example of a Drawer.
EnvelopeThe below image shows an example of a Envelope.
Jewel CaseThe below image shows an example of a Jewel Case.
Keep Case (HD, Low)The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (HD, Low). Typically used for Blu-ray and HD DVD, about the same thickness has a standard DVD keep case.
Keep Case (HD Slim, Low)The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (HD Slim, Low). Standard case tupe for Blu-ray and HD DVD. Thinner than an Keep Case (HD, Low).
Keep Case (Std.)The below image shows an example of a Keep Case (Std). Standard, full-height keep case primarily only used for DVD discs.
Metal CaseThe below image shows examples of a Metal Case. For all types of metal packaging except SteelBook.
Slip CaseThe below image shows an example of a Slip Case. A Slip Case holds two or more cases.
SteelBookThe below image shows an example of a SteelBook. A metal keep case produced by Scanovo. Not to be confused with similar metal cases such as MetalPak -- all metal cases not specifically branded as SteelBook must be listed as Metal Case.
THINpakThe below image shows an example of a THINpak. A very thin keep case.
OtherThe below image shows examples of Other case types, not handled by any of the above.