Freeware inventory prg?

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I need a prg where I can catalog my inventory. Ie I can take a picture
of all items (TV, Vcr, PC etc etc) and insert them into the prg with
information, serialnr, when it was puchased etc.
Do you have any recommendations?
It would be great if I could change the language to Danish, but thats
absolutely not the primary.

Falcon
 
I need a prg where I can catalog my inventory. Ie I can take a picture
of all items (TV, Vcr, PC etc etc) and insert them into the prg with
information, serialnr, when it was puchased etc.
Do you have any recommendations?
It would be great if I could change the language to Danish, but thats
absolutely not the primary.
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You may be able to use a spreadsheet. Many now support storing
images. See the previous thread:
<http://groups-beta.google.com/groups?q=spreadsheet+capable+of+storing+images+in+cells>

I haven't played with the beta version of OpenOffice yet, but I've
heard it includes a nice database. That is another possibility.
 
You may be able to use a spreadsheet. Many now support storing
images. See the previous thread:
<http://groups-beta.google.com/groups?q=spreadsheet+capable+of+storing+images+in+cells>
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Yeah, that's one solution, but I have never used a spreadsheet before,
so I was looking for a ready made prg that I could start using right
away.
But if there isn't anyone, I may have to study how to do it in a
spreadsheet.
I haven't played with the beta version of OpenOffice yet, but I've
heard it includes a nice database. That is another possibility.
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Ok I'll look into that

Falcon
 
I need a prg where I can catalog my inventory. Ie I can take a picture
of all items (TV, Vcr, PC etc etc) and insert them into the prg with
information, serialnr, when it was puchased etc.
Do you have any recommendations?
It would be great if I could change the language to Danish, but thats
absolutely not the primary.

Falcon
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Not sure if you can find it or not but PCMag used to have a free program
called ThingVentory that would do what you are looking for. This was
back in the days when all PCMag utilities were free.

You can read about it and see some screenshots at
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,26382,00.asp

Good luck
 
Falcon said:
Yeah, that's one solution, but I have never used a spreadsheet before,
so I was looking for a ready made prg that I could start using right
away.
But if there isn't anyone, I may have to study how to do it in a
spreadsheet.
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There isn't a lot of choice in "readymade" apps. The app Retiredff posted about looks like a
possibility - about a 2 MB download - Registerware (fake email address works fine).

The download page also has a PDF file that may be helpful:

http://www.knowyourstuff.org/home_inventory_lists.pdf

A couple of other inventory apps are listed on the ACF program info pages - don't bother looking -
one's gone Adware, the other has disappeared from the author's site. FWIW I don't think they're
worth tracking down. . .

Instead I suggest you look at some all-purpose organizer apps - starting here:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/acf/P_ORGANIZERS.php#2.10Organizer:Notes

Some apps can store graphics, others can link to graphics files. In particular take a look at
Treepad (very easy to learn) and Keynote (less easy, more and different features).
GoldenSectionNotes is well liked and can store graphics *but* AFAIK you are locked into their format
(no way to export data). That's a cardinal sin in *my* book - especially for inventories. ;)



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There isn't a lot of choice in "readymade" apps. The app Retiredff posted about looks like a
possibility - about a 2 MB download - Registerware (fake email address works fine).
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Hmm, I'm not sure excately what you mean, what's the name of the prg?
Instead I suggest you look at some all-purpose organizer apps - starting here:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/acf/P_ORGANIZERS.php#2.10Organizer:Notes

Some apps can store graphics, others can link to graphics files. In particular take a look at
Treepad (very easy to learn) and Keynote (less easy, more and different features).
GoldenSectionNotes is well liked and can store graphics *but* AFAIK you are locked into their format
(no way to export data). That's a cardinal sin in *my* book - especially for inventories. ;)
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Naah, maybe I'm difficult, but that's not what I had in mind, so I
guess I'll just have to keep looking. It's out there somewher I'm
sure. I remember I had a prg a couple of years back especially made to
catalog inventory, but at the time I had no use for it so it's deleted
:-(

Thanks anyway

Falcon
 
Hmm, I'm not sure excately what you mean, what's the name of the prg?
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I was referring to this info:
The Insurance Information Institute, www.iii.org, has an inventory program
that will allow photos, etc. It is free, and can be downloaded at
http://www.knowyourstuff.org/.

I have not used it, but found out about it from a news story.

<SNIP> I
guess I'll just have to keep looking. It's out there somewher I'm
sure. I remember I had a prg a couple of years back especially made to
catalog inventory, but at the time I had no use for it so it's deleted
:-(
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In that case just FYI:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/acf/P_BUSINESS-HOME.php#6.00Organizer:Possessions

The page hasn't been updated yet - the latest info:

My Stuff (Adware), Possessions (gone), ThingVentory (thngvent.zip) ($ware) (no change)

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Have a look at this one.

Aquarius Database
http://markmason.net/aq/
Aquarius is a database for small businesses and other small
organizations. It is fully customizable to your business. A perpetual
inventory and purchasing report help you optimize stock levels. Sales
Reports help you prepare tax returns. It has an easy to use Sales form
for making sales, printed receipts and invoices, product search,
customer database, and much more. Provision has been made to allow
Aquarius to grow with your business. It includes a sample database to
experiment with. When you are ready, you switch to a blank working
database, fill in your business name, etc., on the Customize form,
import or type in your data, and you are ready to make sales!

Other features:
- Ability to use your word processor to design the receipts, invoices,
envelope addressing, mailing labels, form letters, address lists and
product catalogs Aquarius produces (initially set up for MS Word). This
enables you to present the image you want to your customers and
potential customers.
- Ability to add photos of some or all of your products, and to show a
photo by clicking on a product.
- Ability to swich between the working database, the sample database
and backed up databases (say from previous years) at any stage.
- Ability to backup, restore, compact and repair your database from the
File menu.
- Customizable user help, which you can rewrite specifically for your
business and your staff.
- Customizable banner display for the education (and diversion?) of
your staff.
- Easy editing forms for the Customer, Product, Sales, Items and
Suppliers tables.
- Many options in the Sales and Purchasing reports to provide for the
practical needs of a real business.
- Full control of the appearance of the various forms in terms of color
and pictures which show in them - new pictures can be specified.
- A variety of effective strategies to enable you to expand your
database and add new custom features to it as your business changes and
grows.
- And It's free!
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
 
Retiredff said:
Turns out you can't download the program and install later. It is a
web-install. Sorry about that.
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http://www.knowyourstuff.org/download.htm

<q>
To download the home inventory software, please fill out the following form. Once you click on the
download button, you will be prompted to either run or save the home inventory installation file. If
you choose to run the software, the installation process will automatically begin. If you choose to
save the file, you will have to run the file after it is saved.
</q>

Downloading worked here. If you aren't being given a choice you might need to change some settings
in your browser. I dunno what but I'm sure someone else will. . .

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Turns out you can't download the program and install later. It is a
web-install. Sorry about that.
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No wonder it didn't work. Well I'll just do without it then. I refuse
to let some unknown web site install anything onto my computer.
 
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