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Title: Simple Software packages for cataloguing Glass Collections?
Post by: Donna J on June 17, 2012, 02:26:04 AM

Hi,

This is my first post.

Not sure if this belongs here but couldn't see any other areas to post a general question.

I have been collecting green pressed Glass vases, float bowls, posy bowls etc  for around seven years and have around 200 plus pieces. (Too scared to count really...)

I just wondered if anyone can recommend a simple software package for cataloguing each piece?

Obviously being able to insert pictures, possibly more than one if flaws etc need to be documented,  is important with glass.

I could create my own database, I have done this for my glass reference book collection, but if there is an inexpensive one out there for collectors I would rather purchase it  than start from scratch.

Any advice appreciated,

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Software packages for cataloguing Glass Collections?
Post by: Mac on June 17, 2012, 03:22:43 AM

I have been using Collection Master for a few years. No complaints. Easy to use. Check out this link:http://www.nortica.com/Software/CollectionMaster/Features.asp (http://www.nortica.com/Software/CollectionMaster/Features.asp)
Mac

Title: Re: Simple Software packages for cataloguing Glass Collections?
Post by: Donna J on June 17, 2012, 04:47:19 AM

Thanks Mac, just had a quick glance through its features and it looks exactly like what I need, not too expensive either.  Always good to get feedback from people actually using a product.

Donna

Title: Re: Simple Software packages for cataloguing Glass Collections?
Post by: jakgene on June 17, 2012, 07:07:32 AM

What a fabulous question Donna, and great reply Mac.  Something I didn't know existed but really can use!

I probably have about 3000 pieces of glass - only currently recorded with a word doc for each one , so I have downloaded the free trial of the programme to try it and it looks good.
I may eventually learn how many pieces I have, what they cost me (do I really want to know that!) and may be able to insure my collection finally.!

Thanks to both of you.

JAK

Title: Re: Simple Software packages for cataloguing Glass Collections?
Post by: taylog1 on June 17, 2012, 10:17:43 AM

I can recommend Smart Pix manager, have used it for many years. I chose it because, as it only references pictures you store on your drive, rather than store them internally, it's effectively unlimited in how much it can store.

http://www.xequte.com/smartpix/index.html

Gareth