NM Collector Software JE (Java Edition) Collection Management and Collecting Software

Version Notes
NM Collector Software JE (Java Edition)

Version 2.0 now available!

Special Instructions:

From Version	To Version	Special Instructions
Any	Any	Always backup your database (the folder named nmcswDB) to a safe location BEFORE any update or upgrade.
1.3 and earlier	1.4 and later	Make sure all "Include in Tree Description?" checkboxes are checked. Otherwise your tree elements may be out of place when you start the new version.
1.5.2 and earlier	1.5.3 and later	Changed the name of the lite version in Windows to match the full version. When updating lite in windows from 1.5.2 and earlier to 1.5.3 and later, you will have to change your shortcuts to match. You will also have to change the shortcut when upgrading to the full version.

2.0 Enhancements

Reworked confirmation messages for clarity
Sped up initial load
Suppressed unnecessary data refreshes
Simplified process of making a new collection type based on existing collection
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

1.1, 1.2, 1.3 – minor upgrades

1.0 – Initial Release

Last Revised: December 27, 2009