Working on coin program again

Moonbiter

Well after over a year of not working on my coin inventory program, I have picked it back it. The reasons for shelving it are varied, but it comes down to me just being in a bad situation with my home life for awhile, and now that I'm liberated I'm picking it back up. I've been working at it for the last 2 days and have changed and added several things. When I get some more down I'll give a better rundown of the program again and post some screens.

So, if you where watching my program before, it didn't die, I basically did but I'm back and wanting to finish it.

blu62vette

I can't remember, is this MAC friendly?

Moonbiter

No it's not. I don't have a MAC and converting an Access DB to a MAC is tricky at best.

stinkinlincoln

Is it Windows XP friendly?

rgCoinGuy

Cool, what version of access do you use? I think I am still on the 2000 version.

Moonbiter

Yes it's XP friendly.

It is being built using Access 2007 but all you need is the runtime library for it, which is free and will be distributed with the program.

This program is going to be VERY customizable for the individual on how they want the data to come up in text. For example, if you choose don't like my drop down choice of "Gold Quarter Eagles" in the combo box, you can change it to whatever you want. You will also be able to add and delete stuff also, so if you want to take some choices out, you can. My goal is to make a program that fits the needs of most collectors and sellers. Right now I have no plans on providing auto filling in of value, you'll have to do it, but I think my program will offer a lot more flexibility then others on the market.

For you Variety collectors, I think this program will be great for you. I'll be posting more details later on how this all will work. Most of the "Coin" area is done but I still have work to do on "Sets", "Bullion" and doing reports.

Some other things this program will do:
Tracks multiple collections
Full range searches across all collections
Ability to change tables
Ability to add or delete table choices
Reports
Profit or Loss upon sale
Visually see if coin is "special (you would never sell)" or "Sold"
Associate up to 10 images with each coin or set in thumbnail size with ability to click on image for full size view