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Version 3.40 UPDATE

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Updating PC Card Catalog to from earlier versions (v3.0x - 3.20) will also require updating PUBLIC ACCESS, Utilities and Net Card Catalog. Versions prior to v3.30 are incompatible with v3.40.
v3.40 will NOT run on Windows 95, 98, or NT.


UPDATE PRICES      Public Access      Net Card Catalog      HomeWork     LOC Pick      ReInstate      Recover 

PC Card Catalog
(BASIC & CIRCULATION)
[UPDATE price based on current license. See Update Prices page.]

• UPDATE on CD is mailed to your library.  (No need to download large files.) UPDATE also comes with a separate Install program (for Windows 7 and earlier) simplifying the eventual move to another computer.  

• One-click cataloging: Type or scan the ISBN onto the NEW Entry screen. Click the qLOC button, and in seconds, the record is completely filled in! You won't believe your eyes! Works with both Dewey and LC cataloging. Uses Library of Congress online catalog.
    Requires Internet access and a current Support subscription.

ONE-CLICK Cataloging uses the ISBN to find at LOC

• Variable-screen sizing. No more tiny windows on high-rez monitors.

• Includes 90 days of [Enhanced] Support at no extra cost: unlimited phone support; no-cost updates; priority e-mail. 

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• Support costs have been slashed! Now HALF (or less) of the old Support fees!

• Tighter security in XP, Vista and Win7 is permitted.
  
• Tracks number of rechecks.

• Line shading improves readability on screen and printed Lists.  

• Uses "XP Themes" for a more attractive, interactive look in XP, Vista, Win7.  



PUBLIC ACCESS
[UPDATE price based on current license. See Update Prices page.]

• The v3.40 UPDATE for PUBLIC ACCESS is now available. The PUBLIC ACCESS v3.30 is completely compatible with v3.40.



Utility UPDATES:

HomeWork
• The v3.40 Homework UPDATE is now available. While HomeWork v3.30 is completely compatible with v3.40, we think you will want to UPDATE your HomeWork, too. It now includes qLOC One-click cataloging.

• If you are UPDATING PC Card Catalog from versions prior to v3.30, you must UPDATE your HomeWork to the current version (v3.40).

 


LOC Pick
• No v3.40 UPDATE is currently available for LOC Pick. The LOC Pick v3.30 is completely compatible with v3.40.

• If you are UPDATING PC Card Catalog from versions prior to v3.30, you will need to UPDATE your LOC Pick to the current version (v3.30).

ReInstate
Required for v3.40 deletion recovery.

• Works with all versions of PC Card Catalog deleted data.

Recover
• Automatically installed or updated with the PC card Catalog v3.40 update. (No additional cost.)
• Works with all versions of PC Card Catalog backup files.

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Net Card Catalog
Clients using Library Concepts hosting services will automatically receive NetCC UPDATE software.
SELF HOSTING clients contact us for UPDATE details.

PC Card Catalog v3.40
Changes List:

*  Runs with more restrictive PERMISSION settings allowing improved security in XP and Vista.
*  One-click ISBN cataloging provides 'instant' data entry by accessing the Library of Congress online catalog. (Requires Internet access and a current Support subscription.)
*  Items presented for check out that are already checked out (a "problem" situation) can display the current patron.
*  90 days of free [Enhanced] Support included at no extra cost.
*  Number of rechecks for an Item by a single patron is noted for libraries that have recheck policies.
*  Improved MARC imports include more 'depth' in Subject headings.

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*  Support Subscription screen provides service information and handy renewal features.
*  UPDATE CD includes the v3.40 Install for Vista and for XP (and earlier) to simplify the "moving to a new computer" process.
*  Automatically adjusts the screen size to fit the actual monitor resolution. Eliminates small windows on high resolution monitors. Can be manually overridden and set as a Preference.
*  A Reserve showing in the check screen's Items Out list (shows the ® character) can display the Reserving patron with right-click menu selection. 
*  Implements "XP Themes" to provide more attractive and interactive screens. Rounded and highlighted buttons provide pleasant visual feedback. (XP and Vista only)
*  Text exports are now TAB-delimited to resolve occassional ambiguities with imports.  
*  Imports can accept either TAB- or comma-delimited (also inter-mixed) text files.
*  RECOVER and ReInstate implement the TAB- and comma-delimited capabilities of PC Card Catalog.
*  Resolved the inability to delete a Reserve issue.
*  A message was added to warn of 'too short' bar code labels. (Bar code numbers should be 7 digits or more.)
*  Shading alternate lines improves readability on screen and printed lists.

Version History

PUBLIC ACCESS v3.40
Change List :

*  Upgraded database version to provide improved security settings on networked installations. Data Directory can point to a READ-only folder.
Improved Catalog List formatting for better readability.
* Mouse scroll-wheel scrolls both the Catalog List and Item Detail screens.
* Added two skins (Elegant & WLM.)

 

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