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Independent Reviews
- Read the NM Collector Software Reviews at Brownells (Look for the reviews link under the Stars)
- Cataloging Software Review in Maine Antique Digest! Here is an excerpt from that review:
"NM Collector JE is a simple, inexpensive, versatile collection cataloging program that will run on a Windows, Linux, or Macintosh computer."- A review by smallarms-usa.blogspot.com from December of 2011 that I just discovered. The reviewer compares three different gun collector software packages and choses NM Collector Software.
- Tactical Tupperware - NM Collector Software, first impressions. It sounds like he will be providing us with future installments as well. One component of the review that I am very glad he noticed is as follows:
"Quite possibly the best feature about this software is that it is entirely self contained with no 'cloud' component."
- Firearms Talk Review - Comming Soon, please check back later!
What is this?
NM Collector Software is a desktop application written in Java using an embedded Derby database for data storage. It is designed to be run on any computer that has Java 6 (or greater) installed. Java 6 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is a very stable platform that has been around for many years with no foreseeable end to its availability on these platforms.
Java is also available on the Android and Kindle Fire platforms but this program won't run on those. However, NM Collector Software for the Android and Kindle Fire have also been developed and have been released on the Android and Kindle markets. Data can be easily transferred between NM Collector Software for the desktop and the NM Collector Android applications so you take your data with you on a USB flash drive or on an Android device or both!
Since NM Collector Software is written in Java, it can be run directly off of a USB flash drive with no installation required. When run directly from a USB flash drive all data resides on the flash drive itself so it can be removed from the computer and taken with you to be run on any other computer - again - with no installation required. It can also be stored in a safe location.
It does run slower off of a USB flash drive so many people chose to run NM Collector Software off of their hard drive. In this case, it can still be easily copied to a USB flash drive for backup and for sharing with others.
Although NM Collector Software, with its foundation based squarely on NM Gun Collector Software, is great for gun collections, it can be used for any collection. Many pre-defined collection types are provided by default. All of these can be customized to individual needs and new collection types can be developed from scratch or by starting with a copy of an existing collection type that is close to the new collection type.
Extensive customizations are available including the ability to edit captions, automatic addition of values to drop down lists so they only have to be typed once and then reused, manual editing of drop down lists, and more. You can even change font types and colors to your own preferences!
Other features include unlimited pictures for each item, a view (Statistics) that shows all of your items in a spreadsheet format with sortable columns. Clicking on a row takes you back to the main interface for the item in that row. Summary values are displayed to show you how much your collection is worth and how much it has gone up in value over time!
Other views include Identification, Description, Receipt, Disposition, Events, Maintenance, Data Sheets, and more. Sample screen shots are included below. A complete set can be found in the online documentation.
Inventory Software for any type of collection
You get all of the following inventory software templates and more with one purchase. No need to purchase each collection type separately like many other collecting software packages that support multiple collection types. Pictures may be out of date so be sure to download NM Collector Software for free so you can see the latest program features first hand.
Guns Knives Japanese Swords
Coins Stamps Gems
* Also see how to create your own collection type by following the Home Inventory Software example.
A Few References
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"Great product. Hit a snag or two when I got started, but Clay guided me through it in a very fast and professional manner. Everything is going smoothly now. As a gunsmith I provide appraisals for gun collectors and insurance purposes. My customers have been more than satisfied with the results and I have been asked by some to do other collections as well. This is easily done because of the versatility of this program. The adaptability of the format ensures very efficient and professional results. I highly recommend this product. Thanks again Clay for your help and support."
- ivgunsmithing, La Salle, IL
"I was looking for something to keep track of all my valuables that I have collected. I came across NM Collector Software and downloaded the "free version" to get a feel for what it was like. Software is absolutely amazing, the inventor really spent some time ensuring that nothing was missed, it even allows for 100% customization which is great because everyone wants a different configuration. I would recommend the USB version/software to any person that has more than a couple of valuable items. I intended to use this software for my firearm and other collectibles but also decided it would be great storage for home inventory in case something happens I will have something to show my rental insurance company. This product was a brilliant idea and well worth the money. "
- Corey, Issaquah WAPortable Collector Software
This is truly portable software designed to be run on any computer with any operating system from a USB Flash drive. Although it can be installed on the computer hard drive it is also designed to run entirely off of a USB flash drive that can be plugged into any computer making it a truly portable application.
* Java 6 run-time engine required - comes with Windows, Mac OS, and LinuxIf you are looking for collecting software for your Android please consider: NM Collecting Software for the Android.Help is available any time!
NM Collector Software Support Page
Get latest User Manual here:"How to" Videos demonstrating some of the features and how to do common tasks with the software. This is a work in progress so check back if you don't see what you want now. Probably some of the most useful videos include the following:
- Install NM Collector Software on a USB Flash Drive
- Run NM Collector Software from a USB Flash Drive (includes instructions for proper shutdown and removal of the USB Flash drive)
- How to Start Entering Data
Suggestion: Install as many copies as your want - one for each of your collection types. Hide all other collection types for each install so only one collection type is visible with each install.
Performance Best Practice: For performance and reliability it is best to run the program from a computer hard drive and use the USB flash drive for backup and sharing with others. The USB flash drive is a great way to run the software on any computer but you should have one main computer that you use for data entry.A Few More References
"I really enjoy the portability of the new version. I have been able to show off my collection to friends on their computers just by using the thumb drive. I think the whole thing is pretty darn close to perfect, and I'm very grateful to you for producing it." (via email)
"I just bought the NM Collector software. I like it very much. I was going through the thought process that if something happens to me, I want my three sons to understand what I have and what it MAY be worth instead of having someone take advantage of them if they choose to dispose of any of them. Taking photos and making detailed descriptions of all my guns is a pain in the butt, but I feel that I would like to have that info in written form somewhere."
"I have taken the downloads for GunSafe 2.8 offline. The program has grown quite old, and there are more modern free and commercial offerings now available. I recommend trying out NM Collector Software." ( http://somanyroads.org/gunsafe/ )
"The author is a stand up guy, and puts out updates based on problems/suggestions."
"Your software is well written and you deserve the revenue. I am a greedy capitalist pig who believes you should be rewarded for your talents... It's the John Galt in me." (from a customer who purchased two registrations)
This collecting software is now better able to support large collections!
NM Collector Software was never intended for commercial purposes so the initial design did not emphasize performance for large collections. However, there are many individuals out there with very large collections so, in release 2.4.0, the database interface for NM Collector Software has been rewritten to maximize performance for large collections. Small collectors will see a small improvement as well.
Please see inventory software benchmark results for an idea of the improvements in performance.
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Home Inventory Software
In addition to well defined fields for gun collections there are also templates for coin collections, knife collections, Japanese sword collections, stamp collections, gem collections and others. You can even define your own collection types from scratch (see creating a Home Inventory example). If you have suggestions for what to include for any collection type please let me know so I can make them available to others.
Customizable
You can customize this collecting software to your personal preferences including the following and more:
- Look and Feel - pick and choose your own Fonts including style and size as well as foreground and background colors.
- Field Headings - standard headings available which you can modify and/or make your own.
- Drop Down Values - many provided for each type of collection but you can add and modify your own.
- Collection Type Templates - many are provided and you can create your own.
If you do not like the fields provided by default you can redefine them to your own. You get over 32 fields that you can define.
- More ... see for yourself what you can do ...
Other Features Include:
- Truly portable collecting software - When installed on USB flash drive it can be run on any computer and any computer.
- Free email support.
- Handles multiple inventory software collection types all in one program. No need for separate purchases for each collection you want to manage.
- Collections can be broken up into separate instance of NM Collector Software if you wish. One license allows you to install the software on multiple computers and multiple times on the same computer allowing you the flexibility you need.
- Primary interface is treeview with associated tabs.
- Statistics feature that summarizes dollar values (including purchase price, appraised value, insured value, and sales price if applicable) with ability to sort on any field and quickly go to details for any selected item.
- Ability to import and export to and from Excel.
- Ability to import data from old NM Gun Collector Software.
- Ability to access your data from mobile devises. (See also NM Collecting Software for the Android.)
This Collecting Software capitalizes on lessons learned from NM Gun Collector Software
Feedback and experience from many years of success with NM Gun Collector Software was incorporated into this new inventory software. One of the biggest complaints from users of NM Gun Collector Software was that pictures were not stored in the database itself. Instead, the path to each picture was stored in the database while the pictures themselves remained in the file system. This is a very effective approach from a disk management standpoint but required additional care and backups from a user perspective. This new collecting software allows for either approach to storing pictures - you choose which one you prefer.
A very common request from users of NM Gun Collector software was that it support other types of collectibles. That was impossible before but now you can track any and all of your collections in one or multiple copies of this software. Again, the choice is up to you.
Another frequent request was to be able to run NM Gun Collector software on platforms other than Windows. This new inventory program can be run on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
As with most things in life, it is best to contact us first to see if we can resolve your issues before you request a refund. If we cannot resolve your issues, uninstall the software, destroy the activation email, and request a refund within 30 days of your original purchase. The original purchase price will be refunded in full.
If you purchased a USB Flash Drive you must request a refund before returning it and it must arrive undamaged and in re-sellable condition. Shipping is not refundable.
Please ask any questions before you purchase.
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Last Revised: May 4, 2012
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