Recollector User’s Guide
(This version of the User’s
Guide documents Version 3.3.24 of Recollector.)
Introduction
Recollector is a flexible and powerful program that lets you organize and manage information about your collections. Collections of any type can be cataloged with Recollector, since you are able to choose exactly the kinds of information that you want to maintain about each of your collections. The program lets you describe and enter data about the items in your collection, using text and images (as well as audio or video clips and other kinds of associated documentation, such as PDF files). The collection database that you create can then be viewed, sorted, searched, printed, etc. You are not restricted to creating a single collection database - you can create as many collection databases as you want with Recollector.
Upgrading
from Demo Mode to a fully registered version
If you have downloaded and installed the Demo Mode version of Recollector, the program will be fully functional, except that in Demo Mode a collection database is restricted to a maximum of 25 records. To upgrade from this evaluation version to a fully registered, unrestricted version, you can purchase a license by selecting Purchase License (upgrade from Demo Mode) from Recollector’s Help menu. Or, if you are not currently running Recollector, you can purchase a license at www.MapRecord.com/PurchaseRecollectorKey.html. You will receive a registration key via e‑mail. Enter this key in the registration dialog, which can be accessed from the collection window, via the About Recollector / Product Registration choice on the Help menu. |
This documentation describes Recollector in two parts:
Index to the User’s Guide
Setting up your collection
database
Creating a Collection
from an Excel Spreadsheet or a Text File
Modifying fields and defining an "Image
Directory"
Importing data into your collection
Adding data to your collection
Adding images to your collection
Managed
Access: Multi-user collaboration on a collection
Using your collection (including information on all the menu items)
Selecting fields for the List view
Creating and using Field Profiles
Generating a Collection Web Site
Securing your collection: Encryption and Backup/Restore
Viewing
your collection on an Android device
Viewing your collection on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For technical support for Recollector, contact us at:
MapRecord Publications
60 Shepard St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Tel:
1-617-682-0339
E-mail: support@maprecord.com