Where can I locate software to inventory my locos, rolling stock, accessories, etc.
Hi, I dont use software to keep track of all my stuff, I photograph it all with my dig camera and put it on my p,c. This gives me pictures that I could show insurance co should need arise[:)]
I use use Microsoft Word. I list everything by car type, mfg., and improvements (Kadee couplers, metal wheels etc.) As mentioned above, it works for insurance.
Have fun, Rob
The best way would be to use a database program such as Filemaker
Try “Open Office”. It is a freeware collection that is totally and completely cross compatible with Microsoft Office. There is a word processor, spreadsheet, database and screen presentation package. If you build your “forms” correctly in the database you can put the pic right there with date of purchase, cost, modifications, road name, etc.
SWMBO and I have been using it for about two years now. Cost is free, zip, nada. If you register your version, you will get one newsletter each month, no trash junk mail, no irritation, just a 2~3 page newsletter of upcoming changes to the suite and hints on how to do unusual projects. These hints are much like this forum, subscribers ask how and other subscribers answer.
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Toad
Good morning Toad, I refrained from mentioning Tayden in my oroginal post. I bought their software program on line and after M/T a month and a half never received any product. I then disputed the Amex bill cgarge, Tayden never responded and my account was credited. I believe thay have a good product, if you have an extra copy i’ll buy it from you.
Joe D
PS Thanks for the reply, and full steam ahead
I use Excel. I import a picture into one of the cells, and all additional information in an adjacent cell. Works very well for me.
Paul
They do have a key code to each of them.
Toad
Coral Paradox is a data based program. I used it to build up a inventory.
Microsoft includes one it its works package. There are several free downloadable ones.
Something I will strongly suggest. Make a hard copy print out. After I made a very large inventory. Coral made a up date to their program. None of my softwear copies would not load any more.
Another suggestion as you built your inventory. Get a package of self stick labels. Place the line number off your inventory on a small protion of the label and onto the bottom of the car and another on its box. That keeps you from double listing it or missing one.
I use RRTrains2000 v2.7 is a freeware product that works pretty well and you can link to photos of your equipment. It seems to have all the bells and whistles. If you Google it, there are a couple of sites.
One important thing to remember, is compatability. If you plan on maitaining a digital copy (i.e. CD or DVD) you will need to use software compatable with what your insurance compsny uses. That usually means something compatable with Microsoft Office (Xecel) or Microsoft Works. Open Office is shareware software that is completely compatable with MS Office. I’m sure that there are other Shareware/Freeware titles out there that are MS Office compatable. Some of these free programs that do not store in MSO format, will allow you to export and save the file in MSO format. My wife recently “updated” her antiques inventory and such with our insurance agent and she had created the file in Open Office and was able to take the file on a memorystick to the agent. She had no problems at all. The agent had wanted a digital copy that he could forward to his “home office” and all went well. Just thought I’d make the one point that whate ever you use, if it is for insurance purposes than you need to consider the compatibality issue.