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

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Before trying anything else, please make sure you have the latest release!

Make sure you have the pre-requisite Java installed - at least 1.6 ( http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp ). NM Collector Sofware JE will not start without it and you will see a message to that effect. If all goes well, it will then automatically send you to the Java download page. If not just use the link above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: How do I start NM Collector Software on the Custom USB Flash Drive?
Answer: Run in accordance with computer as listed below:
Windows: Run NMCollectorJE6.exe
Mac: Run NMCollectorJE.app
Linux: Issue the following command: java -jar NMCollectorJE6.jar

Question: Why can't I enter data? All of the fields appear to be disabled.
Answer: You need to select a collection type and then insert an item or edit an existing item already in the collection. Please see the Create a Wish List example to see how this works.

Question: Why can't I copy and paste?
Answer: Please see following links on how to copy/paste for your operating system:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Question: How do I install and run NM Collector Software on my Mac?
Answer: I created the following step by step instructions. Please carefully follow them! Thanks.

Question: How do I copy NM Collector Software from one computer to another?
Answer: You can copy your entire NM Collector Software directory to any computer you want to run it on - no need to install it on the new computer. Then, to update the data only from one system to the other just copy the database (nmcswDB) between computers. Please be careful not to overwrite more recent data with older data! [Note - you must use the USB version of the software to run on multiple operating systems using the method described above]

Question: Why is NM Collector Software behaving strangely on my 64 bit Windows system?
Answer: Most likely you are not running the correct Java for your Windows system. Please see these detailed instructions for Java on 64 bit Windows Systems: http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_win64bit.xml

Question: How do I import my data from NM Gun Collector software?
Answer: Please see Import Data From NM Gun Collector

Question: Will NM Collector Software meet the approval of a BATFE C&R FFL inspection?
Answer: Given the new BATFE requirements for alternate records (found here) the answer is "no". However, given the BATFE definition for a "Bound Book"(found here) you can print a C&R report from NM Collector Software and assemble the pages to make up your bound book. Further, the rulings listed above may change at any time. It is up to you to keep track of the latest BATFE rulings and make your own decision as to the suitability of this software for your purposes.

Question: When I use my USB flash drive in a computer other than the one I originally stored my pictures on the pictures go away. I store my pictures on the USB flash drive. However, the drive letter changes on different computers.
Answer: You can manually set your USB drive letter so that it is the same on any computer. Search for "assign drive letter" to find instructions on how to do it for your operating system!

Here are a few One Time Complaints that I have received that might be helpful to others
Complaint: This is a worthless piece of software. I completely removed it from my system and refuse to use it any more because it won't allow me to print reports. I can see them but I cannot print them. What good is that? I wish I had never purchased this lousy software! My gut feelings told me not to. I should have listened to my gut!
Answer: Of course you can print the reports. There is a little printer icon in the upper left corner. Just click it to print the report! There is also a save icon that can be used to save the report in many formats including PDF! Give it a try! [Hint: I'm working for a perfect application but I am not there yet! Please contact me if you are having problems - preferably before you get so frustrated that you start to bad mouth NM Collector Software! Believe me, I want to help you AND improve my product.]

Complaint: I am getting an error when I try to print the bar code reports. What is wrong?
Answer: The bar code reports require that the bar code font be installed on your system. Please ensure you have installed the Free Code 39 Bar Code Front from idautomation.com in accordance with their instructions.

Last Revised: January 22, 2012


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Here are a few One Time Complaints that I have received that might be helpful to others