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April 2007 Newsletter 1.
Important Installation Information about PastPerfect and Microsoft Vista 1. Important Installation Information about PastPerfect and Microsoft Vista Thank you for your patience while PastPerfect was tested with Microsoft Vista. All installations of PastPerfect 4.0 on Vista computers must install at version 4.0D1 or higher. Previous installation CDs for PastPerfect 4.0 are not compatible with the Vista Operating System. All users who are planning to use PastPerfect 4.0 and/or Virtual Exhibit 4 on Microsoft Vista computers should contact our support office toll-free at 1-800-562-6080 for Vista-compatible installation CDs. PastPerfect Version 2 and Version 3 users will need to upgrade to PastPerfect 4.0 if they wish to use PastPerfect on a Vista computer. For updated PastPerfect hardware requirements, please visit our website at http://www.museumsoftware.com/hardware_requirements.htm. 2. PastPerfect is coming to a conference near you! Pastime Software Company is continuing to add new locations to its conference schedule. Below is a list of conferences we are scheduled to attend. Be sure to stop by and say hello- we enjoy meeting our clients! American Association
for State & Local History Tribal Archives,
Libraries, and Museums Conference 3. Upcoming Training Opportunities for PastPerfect 4.0! PastPerfect training classes for 2007 are well under way! Current training locations and dates are listed below. For more information or to register for scheduled regional training classes, please contact our support office at 1-800-562-6080 or by email at training@museumsoftware.com.
To inquire about possibly scheduling a session in your area, please contact our Training Coordinator, Amy Dunn, by phone at 610-304-0973 or by e-mail at training@museumsoftware.com. Weatherford,
TX -- April 17-19 University Park,
PA -- June 5-7
York, PA --
June 19-21
Springfield,
IL -- June 26-28 East Lansing,
MI -- *Date Change* July 17-19 Staten Island,
NY -- August 7-9 Norfolk, NE --
*Date Change* September 18-20 Madison, WI --
October 9-11
Lincoln City,
OR -- October 23-25
Be sure to check out our website at www.museumsoftware.com/training.htm for additional training dates and other information! 4. Free Updates for PastPerfect Museum Software Did you know updates are available from our website for your PastPerfect Museum Software versions 3.5 and 4.0? These free updates are released approximately every two months and are available for download by going to www.museumsoftware.com/software_updates.htm. If you would rather
receive a free update CD, please contact our Support Office toll free
at PastPerfect Version 3.5- Current Update Available 3.5C1 New features available in PastPerfect 3.5C1 include: * Ability to include "Notes" and "Inmemory" fields to the Donations- Money Report PastPerfect Version 4- New Update Available 4.0D1 New features available in PastPerfect 4.0D1 include: * Add "Inventory
Report" as a type of Condition report 5. Look Who's
Using PastPerfect: Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ Built in the Philadelphia
Naval Yard, the USS New Jersey had her first commissioning May
23, 1943 for involvement in World War II. During her forty-eight years
of active service, the New Jersey participated in World War II,
the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as the Beirut Crisis, earning a
combined nineteen Battle and Campaign Stars, making her the most decorated
American battleship. Not only is the New Jersey the most decorated
battleship in American history, but also one of the longest, built at
887 feet, 7 inches. The New Jersey served as the flagship of
the Fleet when Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. took command of the Task
Force operations at sea during WWII. The ship's service continued through
the decades and was under the command of Admiral Paul Reason until the
late 1980s. During her decades of service, the New Jersey became
home to over fifty thousand great men who participated in these world-changing
events. Alterations were made to the battleship at the beginning of
each new commissioning, and with each new addition, the ship became
to be a testimony to the changes in society and technology. Finally
decommissioned in February 1991 for a fourth and final time, the New
Jersey came to life again ten years later as a museum ship in Camden,
New Jersey. The stories of these men, the equipment which served them,
and the compartments they called home are all important aspects that
compose the history and overall significance of the USS New Jersey. Additional information about the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial and its programs can be found at www.battleshipnewjersey.org.
When measuring items with a ruler, it is sometimes difficult to remember the conversion rate when translating fractions into decimals for PastPerfect. For reference, here is a conversion chart that you can use for helping calculate measurements in PastPerfect to three decimals:
7. Tech Tip: Condition Fields vs. Condition Reports in PastPerfect With PastPerfect, you can track not only each item’s movement and status in the collection, but also the condition of the item over time using the catalog’s condition fields and Detailed Condition Reports. The condition fields in each catalog record enable you to briefly describe the item’s general condition as well as give a one word rating (Good, Fair, Poor, Unstable, etc.). You can also set up a schedule and document routine maintenance procedures for each item. These fields are located directly within the Condition and Maintenance Information screen accessed by pressing the Condition button at the top of the lower right quadrant of your screen. Detailed Condition Reports are used for more thorough examinations, including recording the condition of the surface, parts, material, and structure, as well as noting any physical damage and work required. Estimated repair costs, the reason for the report, and staff responsible are also included. As Detailed Condition Reports are created, a history of the item’s condition is recorded and sorted by date. A complete listing of condition reports may be printed and filed along with your Catalog Detail Reports for each item’s hard copy documentation. To add a new Detailed Condition Report, press the Add New Report button located at the bottom of the Condition screen. This will bring up a new window to enter the detailed information. Using the condition fields and Detailed Condition Reports will provide quick access to condition information as well as thorough documentation of your collection. 8. Contact Information |
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