Thanks for giving MusiCatalog a try! You should find it easy to use and powerful enough to handle the largest and most diverse collections. When you're ready to register please return to our website, or fill out the included Register program.
As of now this software is only available for the Macintosh platform.
Requirements
Here's what you'll need:
• Macintosh or Power Macintosh with System 7.1 or greater
• 6MB free memory
• 6MB hard drive space
• Free font: Trebuchet (available from <http://www.phantasmicstudio.com/mc/>)
Getting Started
After you download (or copy from CD-ROM) you'll need to first decompress the files using Aladdin's free Stuffit Expander (or compatible decompressing utility). Unstuff the file musicatalog36.sit.hqx and save the folder MusiCatalog 3.6 ƒ to your hard drive.
MusiCatalog opens in Demo mode the first time you open it. If you have a registration code, you can enter it by choosing "Unlock" from the Scripts menu. See below for registration. If it isn't unlocked you're limited to fifteen entries and can't import, but otherwise it's fully functional.
To start entering your collection choose the "List" from the Menu screen. There are a few entries already there, but you can delete or change those and add yours. To look at an entry's details just click its name. To go back to the list, click the "List" button. Click "Menu" to go to back to the Menu screen. To make a new entry click the "New" button. Choose what type of artist it is, then enter the information. Click through the tabs along the left side to enter different types of information (like the songs, lyrics, sorting preferences).
To view the help system click the question mark button on most screens. To get an explanation of most fields, just click its label (in bold next to the field).
Shareware Info
MusiCatalog costs US$25. To register and receive the code to unock MusiCatalog, use the included Register program. Fill out your name, email address, and specify how you'd like to pay (check, money order, invoice, cash, credit card or First Virtual) then fill out the quantity of licenses you want to purchase.
Print out the form to mail, or save the file to send via email. See http://www.kagi.com for more information on the Kagi shareware payment system.
Once you receive the code via email, choose "Unlock" from the Scripts menu. Enter your name, organization (if applicable) and the password code you received from us, then click Continue. It will now be fully functional.
MusiCatalog may not be included on any CD-ROM, Web site, FTP site, or any other publicly accessible internet site or disk without permission. Please contact <info@phantasmicstudio.com> for more details. You may pass this program on to a friend or coworker as long as all files are included.
Upgrading
If you're upgrading from version 3.x the same registration code will work, but you'll still have to re-enter it. If you forgot or lost it, choose "Unlock" from your current version; the password will be displayed there. Place the old version in the same folder as the new one and choose "Import 3.x" from the Scripts menu to import your records into the new version.
Contact
Any updates or new versions will be available at the MusiCatalog Web site at <http://www.phantasmicstudio.com/mc/>. And tech support is free via email: <support@phantasmicstudio.com>. If you have any questions just send them to <info@phantasmicstudio.com>.
Version History
-11/3/99: Version 3.6--
Fixes/Changes:
• Fixed upgrading from previous versions. Now all data, including Artist and CD Changer data, is now imported properly.
New Features:
• If you check the new "Duplicate" check box, the current entry won't count in totals
• You can choose to count mutiple recordings as one entry or seperate items (for example, a three disc set can count as one or three)
• Preferences screen redesigned with tabbed interface
• Ability to search the Help section
• Redesigned Stats screen, and added Total Length summaries for LP/Extended and EP/Single
• Can now export fields in the following order:
Artist
Title
Year
Format
Length
Status
Producer
Conductor
Record Label
Catalog Number
Studio or Live
Blank Tape
Location
Duplicate
Rating
Condition
SPARS Code
Artwork
Source
Price Paid
NewUsed
Date Purchased
Value
Custom Field 1
Custom Field 2
Custom Field 3
Tracking Number
Notes
Artist Track
Track
--9/1/99: Version 3.52--
Fixes/Changes:
• Fixed importing of old MusiCatalog data
• Updated Help
• Updated About screen
--7/11/99: Version 3.51--
Fixes/Changes:
• Fixed importing of old MusiCatalog data
• Updated Help
• Finding entries no longer clears clipboard (text only)
New Features:
• Added "Mark" field to mark off certain entries while browsing. These can be recalled later.
• Page Setup and Print dialogs are now optional (under Preferences)
• Added "Last Updated <date>" to top of user-generated Web page
--5/5/99: Version 3.5--
Fixes/Changes:
• Interface enhancements
• Clicking on the "Artwork By" label displays the correct help message
• "CD-R" and "CD Enhanced" are now counted under Stats totals
• When printing details of various artist entries, both the artists and songs print out
• Georgia font is no longer required, only Trebuchet
• On the Web Sites screen, the web URL's actually open up using your client software (browser or email program) rather than just copy to the clipboard
New Features:
• CD Changer info: if you have a multiple disc changer that you keep your CD's in this can really be useful
• Added additional Custom Field
• New field: Value (dollar amount). This is used to reflect the price of a collector's item, or for insurance/trivia purposes
• More information in Stats report: oldest and newest recordings, total bought new and used, total price paid, and total value
• Tracking Number field added: this can be incremented automatically, and you can specify the next number. The list can also be sorted by the Tracking Number.
• You can now search for artists entered as Guest Musicians on individual tracks by using the main artist field
• Non-US currency is now an option (under preferences) for displaying in Price and Value fields (NOTE: to use the Euro symbol, a new version of Trebuchet must be downloaded from <http://www.phantasmicstudio.com/mc/>). This list is editable, so y
--3/27/99: Version 3.2--
Fixes/Changes:
• Minor interface tweaks
• Printing from List or Data Entry screens goes to the correct screen when finished
• Find works properly and has more options
New Features:
• Complete integrated help system added
• More information in Stats report: Total Discs, Tapes, Vinyl and Videos
• Colored graphics more versatile with option to change color range, and can use them for Ratings or Condition of the media.
--3/18/99: Version 3.11--
Fixes/Changes:
• Minor interface tweaks
• Clicking on the Track 6 button on the songs list now goes to track 6, not 7 (oops).
• Menu screen rearranged
New Features:
• Doesn't require FileMaker Pro
• More information for the artist can be entered: Bio and Discography sections have been added to Artist Info. Discogaphy section provides feedback if you own the album (shows in blue).
--2/24/99: Version 3.1--
Fixes:
• HTML generation bug fixed (you can now generate web pages bigger than 32K). It also generates in a lot less time.
• Menu screen was redesigned
• Lots of minor interface tweaks
• Custom sort no longer requires you to specify sort order every time you sort. Do it once in the preferences, then it remembers those settings.
• Registration process is different
New Features:
• Scheduled Backup: can be run manually or automatically when closed (every time, daily or weekly). It saves a compressed copy of the file (purges out unused space).
• Wish List
• Ability to save a Custom Mood (color scheme for HTML Generation)
