Statuz
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Missing Media Detection

Visual warnings for scheduled posts with deleted or missing media files

Statuz monitors media files for scheduled posts and alerts you if files are moved, deleted, or become inaccessible. Visual warnings on calendar prevent publishing posts with broken media references. Fix issues before publish time.

How to Use

  1. 1Schedule post with video attachment
  2. 2Show post appearing on calendar with media icon
  3. 3Outside Statuz, delete or move the video file
  4. 4Return to Statuz calendar
  5. 5Show warning icon appearing on the post
  6. 6Hover over post to see preview
  7. 7Display warning message: "Media file missing"
  8. 8Show broken thumbnail icon for missing media
  9. 9Click to edit the post
  10. 10Show media grid with error indicator
  11. 11Display message: "File not found: video.mp4"
  12. 12Demonstrate reattaching media or removing broken reference
  13. 13Show warning clearing after fixing the issue

Key Features

  • Automatic Detection - Checks media file accessibility regularly
  • Visual Warning Icons - Clear warning indicators on calendar posts
  • Hover Preview Alert - Warning message in quick preview
  • Broken Thumbnail Display - Missing media shows error icon
  • File Path Information - Shows original file path for missing media
  • Security Bookmark Validation - Verifies file access permissions
  • Pre-Publish Prevention - Won't publish posts with missing media
  • Edit Prompts - Click to edit and fix media references
  • Multiple Media Tracking - Detects issues in posts with multiple attachments
  • Reattach Capability - Easy to attach replacement media
  • Remove Option - Can remove broken media reference and publish without
  • Status Notifications - Alerts when media issues detected
  • Batch Detection - Checks all scheduled posts periodically

Why You'll Love It

Publishing a post with missing media is embarrassing and unprofessional. Statuz catches these issues before publish time, giving you a chance to fix or replace media. Never publish broken posts again.

Pro Tips

  • Check warnings immediately when they appear
  • Don't move media files after scheduling - Statuz needs stable paths
  • Security bookmarks help Statuz access files even after restart
  • Reattach same media if you moved files to new location
  • Remove broken media if file is truly lost
  • Regular calendar review catches issues before publish time
  • Export media with posts (future feature) will prevent this issue
  • Keep media organized in stable folders like Desktop or Documents
  • iCloud Drive files may show as missing if not downloaded locally
  • External drive files appear missing if drive is disconnected

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