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[Rob McKee]

Thanks everyone for all of the tips.

It sounds like Excel would be the best solution.

[mopar68]

You might already be aware, but if you do use Excel, a template might make it easier
http://www.gcflearnf.../excel2007/14.2

[my66s55]

That's an interesting program Clay. Now if only someone would do one in OpenSource or OfficeLibre.

You want to use LibreOffice? It's simple. Just make your own. If you want to add pictures, just drag and drop. Here's mine:

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[moparmagiclives]

I guess I never though about having enough to need to Inventory, you guys are pretty intense !! Cool info !

[kataranga]

I keep an inventory of my kits in Excel. So far I only have for columns manufacturer, kit number (easier to track reissues), series (ex. Streetburner), title (## stock car), make, model, and year. I do like your system, my66s55, of keeping track of what condition its in, missing parts, etc. I think an overhaul of my inventory may be in order...

[darquewanderer]

Right now I've got my inventories in M$ Works 2003 .wdb. Been trying to convert to OpenSource .odb for a while, but so far no luck.

[Gregg]

I was trying to work with a couple of companies to develop this for us modelers.
So far, it's a no go
But, I did find Delicious Library for the Mac, which will let me scan in the bar codes, and it does find most of the kits, through a Google/Amazon search.
it's not perfect, but it is the only one so far that does what I want it to, somewhat.
For those unfortunate few who still use a PC, can't help you there.

I have worked on the MySQL behind IntelliScanner's software, but that's a story for another day.

[martinfan5]

Doing a quick check on download.cnet , here are some free ones that are showing up.

http://download.cnet...4-10772674.html
http://download.cnet...4-75176782.html
http://download.cnet...4-75567337.html

[Aaronw]

Sounds like it would be a good smart phone app. That way you would always have it handy at the hobby shop, vender table etc.

I made an Excel spread sheet for my paints after I found myself with 15 bottles of flat black. A little duplication isn't bad, but paint isn't cheap and I thought that was a bit excessive. It works fine shopping on line, but I don't have it when shopping at a hobby shop.

[tabsscale1]

Used to be a guy that sold one on ebay it was perfect for models and diecast cars

[Rob McKee]

Sounds like it would be a good smart phone app. That way you would always have it handy at the hobby shop, vender table etc.

I made an Excel spread sheet for my paints after I found myself with 15 bottles of flat black. A little duplication isn't bad, but paint isn't cheap and I thought that was a bit excessive. It works fine shopping on line, but I don't have it when shopping at a hobby shop.

That is a great idea to be able to check your stock on a smart phone. I know what you mean when it comes to multiples of paints.

[daveparker]

Filemaker would be cool too, you could include a photo with each record an also host the db on the web quite easily if desired. Not free, but easy to create cool databases.

[Junkman]

Excel sheet. I have one for my Märklin railways.

Edited by Junkman, 21 September 2012 - 02:40 PM.