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1. Do not apply the upgrade if you are running the Evaluation Version. Doing so will make it harder for you to install the real version at a later date.

2. Do not uninstall the current version before installing the upgrade. To minimize filesize, the latest upgrade includes only changed components. In other words, it is designed to be installed over the current version.

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1. Current users of the shareware version (4.8.20 or earlier) must retain their registered name and unlock key in case they lose their database. Loss of data should never happen but it is always possible.

If you have backed up your database, all you need to do is install the latest version and recover your backed up database.

If you have lost your backup database and have to recover NM Gun Collector Software from scratch, the proper procedure for reinstalling the software is as follows (These instructions assume a freshly formatted hard drive with no previous installation of NM Gun Collector Software. If this is not true, you need to delete your previous installation directory (C:\Program Files\nmCollector) after uninstalling the previous installation. Deleting the directory will delete your database so this should only be a last resort and you are willing to re-enter all of your data from scratch.):

a. Obtain a copy of the 4.8.20 shareware software. You can use your own or obtain one here.
b. Install the 4.8.20 shareware version.
c. Unlock your shareware version using the name and key provided to you when you registered your copy.
d. Upgrade to version 5.0 (or later).

If this procedure is not followed you will end up with the Evaluation Version with no provision for an unlock key.

2. There is no difference in functionality between the Evaluation (Version 4.9.x) and the Unlocked (Retail) (Version 5.x). The difference in numbering allows one to upgrade to the Unlocked (Retail) Version from the Evaluation Version. The upgrade remembers whether you have an Evaluation or Unlocked version while at the same time upgrading the version number to 5.x. This is why applying the Upgrade to an Evaluation version will prevent you from unlocking it with the Retail Version. If you have any questions, please contact me before applying the upgrade. If you call me after applying the upgrade it will be too late and you will forfeit your data should you choose to purchase the software at a later date.

3. Occasionally the upgrade from 4.8.20 and earlier to 5.0 and later versions fails.  This is due to extensive database changes between 4.8 and 5.0 that sometimes fail during the upgrade.  There is no way to predict or know beforehand when this failure will occur.  The only way to recover is to send me the database so I can upgrade it for you.  Sometimes I am not available to perform the manual database upgrade immediately and you may have to wait a few days for this service.

4. Upgrade Problem on Vista:  Upgrades may be failing on all PCs Running Vista - please let me know if an upgrade works for you on Vista.  In order to preserve your data I write each new release in such a way that it uses a Windows Component known as ADOX to add new tables to your existing database. This database upgrade occurs the first time you run NM Gun Collector Software after it has been upgraded. Unfortunately, on occassion, this component is missing or damaged on some Windows systems including every copy of Vista I have tried so far. When that is the case you will get strange errors after installing the upgrade.

If an upgrade fails on Vista you have four options as listed below.  All of these options assume that, per upgrade instructions, you backed up your database before attempting the upgrade.

• Upgrade to the latest version of NM Gun Collector on your old computer.  This will help ensure a successful upgrade of the NM Gun Collector database.  Install the latest version of NM Gun Collector on Vista and then migrate your data from the old computer to Vista.
• Upgrade using another Windows PC on which ADOX is functioning (with fresh, unaltered Windows install - preferably NOT Vista).
  
  1. Install NM Gun Collector Software using your original installation CD.
  2. Recover your backed up database to the new installation directory replacing the existing nmgcsw.mdb file with the backup.
  3. Install the NM Gun Collector Sofware upgrade.
  4. Run the new upgraded NM Gun Collector Software. This will upgrade your database.
  5. Copy the upgraded database (nmgcsw.mdb) to your other computer where the upgrade failed.
• Send your database (nmgcsw.mdb) to me to upgrade for you.
  
  1. Contact me to let me know that you will be sending me your database.
  2. Attach your copy of nmgcsw.mdb from your installation directory to an email sent to me.
  3. I will perform the upgrade and send the updated datbase to you as a self extracting archive.
  4. Run the self extracting archive and extract the new nmgcsw.mdb to your installation directory.
• Revert to the previous version and forget the upgrade (not reccomended).

1. Use Add/Remove programs to uninstall all instances of NM Gun Collector Software
2. Delete the installation directory (Default: "c:\Program Files\nmCollector")
3. Reinstall your original version from your installation CD
4. Recover your backed up database to the installation directory replacing the existing nmgcsw.mdb file with the backup.

History of Changes

List of changes from Version 6.0.1 to 6.0.2

   1.	Added Date Manufact to Description tab.
   2.	Fixed Appraisal Date bug.
   3.   Formatted dates in Statistics tab.
   4.	Link current item in Statistics to current Item Selected in other tabs.
   5.   Prevent crash when nulls loaded into drop down lists.
   6.   Fix problems with list edits when you try to add a value.

List of changes from Version 6.0.0 to 6.0.1

   1.	Correct error with clear database functionality.
   2.	Update support email address.
   3.	Fix minor Firearms export/import problems resulting from the many new fields added.

List of changes from Version 5.6.4 to 6.0.0

   1.	Collapse Report Wizard .dll into nmgcsw.exe.
   2.	Change Window Headings.
   3.	Allow Tab Caption Text to be changed.
   4.	Add Person Web and Email fields to Person Table List Edits.
   5.	Add Nationality, Metal Finish, Stock Or Grip Type, Storage Location, Custom Tag, Date Manufactured, Head Space, and Insured Value to Description tab.
   6.	Add Accessory flag to Description tab – used to designate items that are accessories.
   7.	Add option to set auto fit picture by default.
   8.	Rearrange layout of fields on Description tab to accommodate new fields.
   9.	Fix resize problems.
   10.	Rewrite Export to accommodate true CSV format (for import to Excel).
   11.	Add animation to splash screen for long load times.
   12.	Add “Data Sheets”.
   13.	Add Maintenance and Gunsmithing record keeping.
   14.	Add Field Trips.
   15.	Add loads/ammo.
   16.	Add Wish list.
   17.	Add ability to associate accessories with firearms.
   18.	On startup return to last viewed item.
   19.	Add ability to reset database to eliminate all demonstration data and start from scratch.


List of changes from Version 5.6.3 to 5.6.4

   1. Fix bug where duplicated item is not set as the current item.
   2. Correct miscellaneous misspellings of gauge.
   3. Add Browse button to export/import utilities

List of changes from Version 5.6.2 to 5.6.3

   1. Fix bug where added item is not set as the current item.

List of changes from Version 5.6.1 to 5.6.2

   1. Reposition initial startup of Report Wizard.
   2. Improve Help by making more context sensitive.
   3. Change ATF to BATFE.

List of changes from Version 5.6 to 5.6.1

   1. Eliminated invalid bar code message whenever return is pressed.
   2. Allow automatic open of drop downs when they become current.
   3. Allow return to be used to move to next field.
   4. Do not delete highlighted value when return key is pressed.
   5. Incorporate Report Wizard as integral part of software rather than an add on.
   6. Changed "Patch" icon to Cartouche.
   7. Other minor format adjustments.

List of changes from Version 5.4 to 5.6

   1. Added Bar Codes.
   2. Improved search capabilities by adding person searches.
   3. Added capability to backup and restore custom fields database.
   4. Fixed problems with Disposition, Receipt, and Current Values criteria.
   5. Fixed unusual situation where a receipt or disposition is added but no data was entered that could result in loss of data by entering values in person data field without first selecting a person.
   6. Resized icons to display properly on all screen resolutions.
   7. Changed default screen size to accommodate bar code.  Will no longer fit on 640x480 resolution screens.
   8. Other minor format adjustments.

List of changes from Version 5.3 to 5.4

   1. Fixed instructions on List Edits Tab

List of changes from Version 5.2 to 5.3

   1. Eliminated very rare bug: “Run Time Error ‘94’ Invalid Use of Nulls”
   2. Added ability to sort Statistics Tab table by clicking header.
   3. Added ability to sort List Edits Tab table by clicking header.

List of changes from Version 5.0 to 5.2

   1. Eliminated time element from C&R Report date of birth.
   2. Fixed Duplicate Record date appraised problems.
   3. Retain Statistics Criteria after leaving and then re-entering Statistics tab.
   4. Improved name functionality including newly added prefix and suffix.
   5. Improved export/import functionality (particularly with regard to headers).

List of changes from Version 4.8.20 to 5.0

   1. Remove "C&R" from bound book report headings.
   2. Disable OK button on multiple person selection window until a person is selected.
   3. Update name change immediately so it shows up in reports without having to restart the application first.
   4. Resize width of image path when screen width is changed.
   5. Add new "Alternative Description" report better suited for some insurance companies.
   6. Refine “Alternative Description” report and rename to “Condensed”
   7. Add Custom Fields capability to Picture, Description, Receipt, and Disposition tabs.
   8. Eliminated shareware version.
   9. Built 30 day Evaluation version in its place.
  10. Allow new evaluation software to update unexpired shareware versions.
  11. Allow Retail CD version to update all previous versions including expired shareware and evaluation versions.
  12. Upgrades will apply to all unexpired shareware and evaluation versions as well as previously unlocked shareware versions as well as Retail CD.
  13. Updated urls.
  14. Changed url cursor to a more pleasing icon.
  15. Avery 5961 labels report added.
  16. Added condensed Description report with appraised values.
  17. Added ability to query and filter on Custom Report fields for statistics tab.
  18. Force refresh of Statistics tab values whenever tab is re-entered.
  19. Force refresh of Statistics tab values when Custom Description report is displayed (solved disappearing statistics when custom report is generated while Statistics tab is active).
  20. Eliminate refresh button.
  21. Hide (rather than disable) Add/Duplicate/Delete Item buttons when they don’t apply (Statistics, List Edits).
  22. Force refresh of List Edits whenever List Edits tab is re-entered.
  23. Added Basic Instructions that display at startup unless disabled by user.
  24. Added Picture Thumbnail viewer that allows you to select current picture to view.
  25. Changed Description With Picture report to use currently viewed picture.
  26. Fix custom report criteria drop down list bug.
  27. Found and fixed "Invalid name entry" problem even when valid name is entered.

List of changes from Version 4.8.1 to 4.8.20

   1. Converts unlocked shareware version 4.8.1 or earlier into retail version 4.8.20. Will not work for Evaluation Version that has not been unlocked.
   2. Allows you to change the name associated with your copy of the software.
   3. Remembers the size of your NMGCSW window when you close it so the next time you run the application it will reopen to the same size. This makes it easier to adjust the window for your desired picture size given your screen resolution.

List of changes from Version 4.8 to 4.8.1

   1. Added ability to use Page Up, Page Down, Up Arrow, Down Arrow and Return keys to scroll through and select items.

List of changes from Version 4.7.8 to 4.8

   1. Added ability to print labels for attaching to your firearms using hang tags.
   2. Corrected problem with image not resizing properly when window is resized.

List of changes from Version 4.7.7 to 4.7.8

   1. Enable entry of person first or last name when Business name is entered.

List of changes from Version 4.7.6 to 4.7.7

   1. Extended width of Item field to better display long names.
   2. Programmed width of Item field to automatically adjust to width of window.
   3. Increased the width of the Caliber Or Gauge field for those long calibers.
   4. Decreased the width of the Serial Number field. How much room does one need for serial numbers anyway?
   5. Added functionality to easily enter multiple instances of the same type of firearm (Duplicate Current Item). This will reduce the amount of data entry for those of you who purchase multiple guns at once or have to disposition and receive the same firearm more than once.
   6. Improved ability to manage multiple duplicate firearms.
   7. Added a few more data entry refinements to make the software a little more user friendly for certain data entry situations.

List of changes from Version 4.7.5 to 4.7.6

   1. Description report of the current item that includes a picture of it.

List of changes from Version 4.7.4 to 4.7.5

Due to popular demand, I have made the following improvements in this release:

   1. BIGGEST CHANGE: For those of you who wanted to remove an accidentally entered Receipt or Disposition, I finally saw the light and allow you to do so. *
   2. ANOTHER BIG CHANGE: For those of you who need to enter AND USE duplicate names or duplicate business names, you now have this capability. **
   3. Added ability to manage and record your own FFL data in the program. You can also ask the program to warn you when your FFL will be expired within the number of days that you specify.
   4. Added your FFL number to the top of the C&R report. This only appears if you entered your FFL number in the program.
   5. Can now use Criteria screen to filter firearms in the Statistics tab by disposition status (in other words, you can now list only firearms that you still possess or list only firearms that you have disposed of.) This filter applies to reports as well.
   6. Added hints to Filter Criteria screen explaining how to filter by disposition status.
   7. Added “Realized Value” column to statistics tab (for disposed of firearms).
   8. Added “Sales Price” and “Realized Value” fields to Statistics Report (for disposed of firearms).
   9. Added “Purchase Price” field to Description Report.
  10. Increased the width of the Model, Importer, and Condition fields. Rearranged other fields to accommodate the new widths and adjusted reports accordingly.
  11. Eliminated blank lines in the “Business Name” field of the Receipt and Disposition tabs.
  12. Eliminated lines with a single comma in “Name” field of the Receipt and Disposition tabs.
  13. Eliminated error message and forced data entry that occurred whenever one entered the “Business Name” and “Name” fields of the Receipt and Disposition tabs without changing the values.
  14. Prevent attempted edits to “Business Name” and “Name” fields of the Receipt and Disposition tabs with instructions as to how to properly add “persons” to the database.
  15. Eliminated error that occurred when “Cancel” button is clicked in load pictures window.
  16. Added Insert and Delete instructions to List Edits Tab.
  17. Prevent attempted edits to “Item” field with instructions as to how to properly update values found in this field.
  18. Updated the help to reflect these changes.

Last Revised: March 11, 2007

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