Logos Flowâ„¢ is proud to announce the latest version of the CollectorsMDâ„¢ - version 7.0!

Firstly, we would like to express a sincere thanks to all the clients who use this product and have supported it over the years. Your suggestions are always appreciated and many of them have gone into the version 7.0 upgrade.

The CollectorsMDâ„¢ has been on the market for a number of years and the client-base is growing steadily. In the light of this, and other growth areas, we have introduced online client relations software to improve the service, delivery and communication with you. To access this, go to the Logos Flowâ„¢ website and click Login. Note: you will need a username and password - please contact us if you require one. You will be able to download version 7.0 via this service.

CollectorsMDâ„¢ version 7.0 has undergone a number of changes. Below are all the details:

Evaluation

More and more frequently the CollectorsMDâ„¢ is used to document and manage, not only a business, but clients of the business. This involves evaluating artworks and antiques on behalf of a client. Version 7.0 now has new sections to capture evaluation dates and amounts. It also offers running totals which automatically calculate totals per client, year, artist, etc. Including percentage of appeciation.

Consignment

Previous version recorded On Consignment To and From. You can now record the type of consignment and return dates.

Projected costs

Previous versions of the CollectorsMDâ„¢ recorded costs associated with an item, i.e. restoration, framing, etc. You can now record Projected Cost to assist in planning and budgeting. It also offers running totals which automatically calculate totals per exhibition, client, year, etc.

Exhibitions

Apart from recording full details and image from an exhibition, including all the items associated. There is a much more convenient way of adding a selection of items to an exhibition automatically - saves associating each individual item to an exhibition. There is also a useful section that lets you immediately print full details of the exhibiton and items associated, or call up the generic print and export options.

Groups

Groups are for associating items to a group, i.e. a portfolio, series, etc. The improvements are similar to the Exhibitions above: there is a much more convenient way of adding a selection of items to a group automatically - saves associating each individual item to a group. There is also a useful section that lets you immediately print full details of the group and items associated, or call up the generic print and export options.

Quick Accessioning Wizard

This module has been enhanced from previous versions: you can now send links to images and capture additional data.

Highlight / pick

This new option functions in conjunction with the web version of the CollectorsMDâ„¢ which lets you select items that you would like to draw attention to, i.e. highlight artworks to appear on the home page of your website.

Selecting records

Previous versions of the CollectorsMDâ„¢ offered you the option of selecting records for printing and exporting purposes. Essentially this let you choose, or tag, records to use for printing and exporting. The limitation was you could only select one set of records and could not add to records already selected. With the version 8.0 you choose whether to make a new selection or keep on adding to records you have already selected. This offers you unlimited choices in selecting what to print and export.

If this is used in combination with the new data merging feature, you can not only choose what, but how, to display your information. You can also choose to select all the records in the database as well.

Create your own reports

Although there are a variety of print and export options, these are limited in what is displayed and how it is displayed. With the new verison and the new merging feature, you can choose not only what to display but how it is displayed. Merging functions with any product with merging options, for example: Microsoft® Word. Utilising this new feature is not difficult but you will need to know how to merge with data. We will be posting more information on this website along with examples.

Some other general improvements

Added additional Jump To and Go buttons to improve getting around your information. Added a more convenient Refresh button to quickly refresh the data in the section you are working on - this refreshes look-up lists, totals, etc. Also, if you change an existing unique ID associated with an item - to avoid accidental changes - you receive a prompt asking if you are sure about the change.

CollectorsMDâ„¢ new look-and-feel

Version 7.0 now has a new branding generic to all Logos Flowâ„¢ off-line products. Making use of various techniques to enter and view information much clearer ways. There are also more explanatory notes to guide you through various processes.

Online help and support

As you are probably aware, all support manuals are now placed on the Logos Flowâ„¢ website - a centralised service where everyone sees the latest help and support. To access you will need Login details. The links are built into the CollectorsMDâ„¢

Export to the Internet

Placing your information on the Internet is becoming more and more popular and the Online version of the CollectorsMDâ„¢ has been available for a number of years. In version 7.0, the data that is exported has been enhanced to allow for more options when available on the website, especially when searching the information. There is a PDF download available that explains how you can update your website yourself : click here to download - format: PDF, file size: 36kb.

Advanced filtering options

The View menu option now has a vast number of advanced filtering options. This is an important development due to users requiring indepth options of retrieving information. We will be posting more information on this website about advanced filtering – you are welcome to contact us for further details in the meantime. However, for the advanced users, there are a variety of ways in which you can display your results such as freezing columns, moving columns, changing fonts … and much more.

CollectorsMDâ„¢ name change

The previous Collector's Database is now : CollectorsMDâ„¢. All Logos Flowâ„¢ products have gone through a name change. For more details: click on the Off-line Products section of the website then click the FAQs option.