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The main window

The ShotList2 main window

Top

Part What it does
"Input folder:" and "Browse..." The folder to import. You can also drag and drop media here
"Import preset:" Chooses a set of columns. "Edit..." opens the "Columns" settings; "Save..." saves the current column layout under a name
Button row "Import", "Clear", "Renumber", "Regenerate Thumbnails Only", "Refetch All but Thumbnails", "Diff Update" (Import)

Middle

Part What it does
"List" / "Review BOX" tabs Switches between the table and the tile view (Tab, Ctrl+1 / Ctrl+2)
"Filter:" bar Click to open it and narrow the rows by conditions (Filter)
Freeze bar Keeps the left columns in place when scrolling sideways (Editing the list)
List One row per clip

Bottom

Part What it does
Progress and status Progress and results of importing and exporting. If there are errors, an errors panel appears
Totals line "Total files: n : by extension | total size | total duration". Hover for the breakdown
Settings line "Settings: app defaults" or "Settings: project <name>". ▸ shows a summary of the columns, thumbnails, sequences and xlsx settings
Export buttons "Export xlsx", "Export xlsx (compatible)", "Export xlsx (Sheets)", "Export Images" (Export)
Menu Main items
File New window, New Project, Open / Save Project, open in ShotPlayer, Production add-on imports
Settings "Settings...", changing the media folder location, copying cells
View List / Review BOX, font size
Help "About ShotList", "Check for Updates..." (Mac)
License "License Activation...", "Manage Your License on the Web" (Installation and activation)

The window title shows the name of the open project. If there are unsaved changes, a * is added at the end.