Version Notes
NM Collector Software JE (Java Edition)

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Version 2.1.0 now available!

Special Instructions:  

Release Notes:

2.1.0 Changes

    *      Performance improvements
    *      Provide guidance for when help won't load.
    *      Disable statistics for free version.

2.0.2 Changes

    * Minor database adjustment

2.0.1 Changes

    * Fix Windows Installer which was not placing shortcuts in start menu or desktop - this does not apply to upgrades
    *Adjust Receipt and Disposition date width
    * Add date format note to date fields
    * Allow special characters to be saved to database
    * Allow dates to be cleared after entered
    * Save preferred picture display format
    * Remember last used picture path when adding pictures
    * Change “Prom” and “Dem” buttons to “<<<” and “>>>”
    * Remove excess items from Utilities menu
    * Add Bar Code fonts to USB distribution
    * Reverse order of Firearms imported from NM Gun Collector

2.0 Enhancements

    * Features
          o Added Maintenance, Events, and Data Sheet tabs
          o Allow import of existing collection type by automatically renaming new one
    * New Reports
          o Maintenance, Events, and Data Sheet reports
          o Various Insurance Reporting Formats
          o Inventory with Pictures and Notes
          o General Acquisition and Disposition for any collection type
          o Firearms A&D for all firearms
          o Blank Firearms A&D
          o Compressed Firearms A&D Reports
    * Usability
          o Reworked confirmation messages for clarity
          o Sped up initial load
          o Suppressed unnecessary data refreshes
          o Simplified process of making a new collection type based on existing collection
          o Added paste to ease activation of subscription for those who do not know how to use standard paste key sequence for their operating system

2.0 Bugs Fixed

    * Fixed “disappearing” picture problem – not really disappearing from the database but not loading properly when no longer in the original file location
    * Fixed missing “Demote” button on Mac
    * Fixed all A&D reports to properly handle multiple acquisitions and dispositions
    * Changes after initial Add of Pictures, Receipts, and Dispositions now save properly every time
    * All Reports except A&D no longer include dis-positioned items
    * ID 10 field now properly stores values
    * Can now rename an existing Collection Type without items getting orphaned
    * Can now hide an existing Collection Type and associated items will be hidden as well
    * Deleting a Collection Type will now also delete associated items.
    * Properly shuts down attempt to start when already running
    * NM Collector Data Import window no longer too small to see important fields
    * Renamed “status/Activate” menu item to “Status/Activate”
    * Fixed “Cancel” Image add results in crash
    * Improve “Image too large” error and provide guidance as to acceptable image size
    * Statistics Print is now readable – breaks up table across multiple pages
    * Resolved some problems when dealing with multiple Receipts, Dispositions, and Pictures


1.5.3

    * Fixed ID Field 9 not displaying.
    * Fixed Collection Types Import when collection type being imported already exists.
    * Added functionality to picture manipulation buttons.
    * Added XML and CSV export from Statistics window.
    * Faster Load – especially with large amounts of data.
    * Simplified Mac Install.
    * Simplified Windows Upgrade.


1.5.2

    * Fixed data not saved if too many characters entered in 32 character fields (including captions).
    * Re-sized fields on screens to better reflect character limits.
    * Added custom icon to window frames.
    * Fixed Find window size problems.
    * Enter key on find window now triggers “Find First.”
    * Enter key on Bar Code field triggers selection of that item.
    * Added picture resolution (size) check to eliminate problems caused by over sized pictures.
    * Fixed problem that caused some data not to be saved immediately after inserting a new item.
    * Changed default installation directory to remove Vista issues with “Program Files” directory.


1.5

    * Fixed intermittent update bugs that plagued Pictures, Receipts, Dispositions and drop down list values – This is the most important reason to apply this update for existing customers.
    * Rearranged buttons on  Pictures, Receipts, and Dispositions to make them more intuitive.
    * Added Bar Code capability including new reports.  This requires download of free IDAutomationHC39M Bar Code font from www.idautomation.com/fonts/free/ to see actual bar codes.  Please comply with their license restrictions for their free bar codes.
    * Added direct access to many reports through the menu.
    * Improved backup and restore process.


1.4

    * Import data from NM Gun Collector
    * Add double click to go to item in Statistics
    * Enhanced Statistics with Receipt and Disposition fields
    * Added Find feature in tree
    * Added List edits for Receipt and Disposition
    * Fixed problem with Description list edit
    * Fixed reports problem


1.1, 1.2, 1.3 – minor upgrades

    * Fixed “Ins” button enabled when you could not insert
    * Fixed problem editing Description drop downs
    * Fixed items populating tree when collection type not visible
    * Fixed bug not allowing captions to be edited for new Collection Type
    * Added save/cancel check when changing tabs
    * Added Font Chooser (including font color)
    * Added Background Color Chooser
    * Added java and NM Collector Software JE (Java Edition) versions to about window
    * Added a default value to tree when new item inserted


1.0 – Initial Release
 

Last Revised: July 4, 2010

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