Android NM Collector Software

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NM Collector for the Android!

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This is the home page for the NM Collector Android applications. Through the years many people have requested a mobile version of NM Collector Software. Until now I have been unwilling to put the effort in to deliver on that request because of the variation in mobile platforms. With Android using Java I finally decided it was worth the effort to create a mobile Collecting Software application for the Android.

The Android versions of NM Collector have been available on Google Play since January of 2012. In April some versions were added to the Amazon Android Market. One thing nice about the listings in the Amazon Android Market is that you can test drive them for free through your desktop computer browser! Just go to the Amazon Android Market NM Collector listings select one to try for free, and click the "Test Drive Now" link to see how it works.

The intent of these applications is to work in conjunction with the Desktop version of NM Collector Software which makes it easy to input data. That data can then be easily transferred to your mobile device to take with you and make minor adjustments (like easily adding pictures) as necessary on the go and then uploading the changes back to the desktop. Although the mobile apps allow you to enter data from scratch, they are not meant to be the primary means of data entry.

Suggested usage (Firearms example):

Export Firearms data from your desktop NM Collector Software using File > Export > to Android CSV.
Copy resulting AndroidNMGuns.csv file and related picture folders to your Android device. Start NmCollector on your Android device.
Import your firearms to your Android Device by clicking "Import from CSV" in the Android menu.
Make whatever changes you want. Add pictures.
Export your firearms from your Android device by clicking "Export to CSV" in the Android menu.
Copy resulting AndroidNMGuns.csv file and related picture folders to your desktop computer.
Import the updates into your desktop NM Collector Software firearms using File > Import > from Android CSV.

Note: NM Android Software is designed to add to your collection by importing items so duplicates will occur if you import the same items more than once. Therefore, if you just want to update the data on your Android device with a fresh version of the same data, you need to clear the data from your android device before re-importing from your desktop. The way you do that may vary by Android devices. The way I do it is through “Manage apps” then select NM Guns and choose “Clear data."

These applications are meant to be simple and straight forward to use with only the features necessary to help collectors easily track their items. They will be upgraded as features that add value are requested.

Android Downloads

These collector software for the android applications are available on the Android Market.

NM Home Inventory Software for *FREE*

Download from Android Market
Download direct from NM Collector (for side loading on other Android Devices that do not have access to the Android Market)

NM Items
NM Guns
NM Knives
NM Japanese Swords
NM Coins
NM Stamps

Also Available on the Amazon Android Market (including the Kindle Fire!).

Suggested usage (Firearms example):

Export Firearms data from your desktop NM Collector Software using File > Export > to Android CSV.
Copy resulting AndroidNMGuns.csv file and related picture folders to your Android device.
Start NmCollector on your Android device.
Import your firearms to your Android Device by clicking "Import from CSV" in the Android menu.
Make whatever changes you want. Add pictures.
Export your firearms from your Android device by clicking "Export to CSV" in the Android menu.
Copy resulting AndroidNMGuns.csv file and related picture folders to your desktop computer.
Import the updates into your desktop NM Collector Software firearms using File > Import > from Android CSV.

Note: NM Android Software is designed to add to your collection by importing items so duplicates will occur if you import the same items more than once. Therefore, if you just want to update the data on your Android device with a fresh version of the same data, you need to clear the data from your android device before re-importing from your desktop. The way you do that may vary by Android devices. The way I do it is through “Manage apps” then select NM Guns and choose “Clear data.

Recent Changes

Version 2.3.1

Sort on all visible fields.
Rearranged some buttons and added different formats for different screen sizes for better usability.
Fixed potential managed cursor issue that may have been causing occasional error in NM Home application.
Removed Android Market check from NM Home since it is free.
Removed Save button from Options as it is unnecessary - moved Elijah's Easter Egg!

Version 2.3

Improved image compression algorithm for pictures that may be too big for available device run-time memory.

Version 2.2

Bug Fixed: There was an issue with saving large pictures on Androids with little run-time memory available.
Reworked some screens and button placements for better usability.
When adding pictures from SD, remember path from which the last picture was added so next add picture goes directly to that location.

Version 2.1

Removed most Save buttons as not needed
Added Export / Import to / from CSV)
Added duplicate (1 or more copies at once)
Added sort and filter capability
Added additional picture options (gallery and SD card)
Added a help page

Features

Current Features

Pictures (load from camera, gallery, and SD card)
Identification
Notes
Receipt
Disposition
Export / Import (can use to synch with desktop)
Duplicate (pictures and dispositions are not duplicated)
Sort Filter (can be used to search for items)

Future Features

Thumbnail in Item List
More Collection Types
Implement Customer Requests

Fields

All collection types share the same receipt and disposition fields. NMItems has generic fields that can be used for anything. Other than that, each version of these Android Collector Software applications has its own set of custom fields for the chosen collection. Below are the fields by collection type.

All Collection Types

All collection types share the same receipt and disposition fields as follows:

Business
Name
License
Street 1
Street 2
City
State
Zip
I.D
Other Doc
D.O.B
Date
Price

Custom Collection Type Fields

NM Coin Collector Specific Fields

Notes
Year
Denomination
Mint Test
Type
Variety
Grade
Mintage
Weight

NM Gun Collecting Specific Fields

Notes
Manufacturer
Model
Type
Serial Number
Caliber Or Gauge
Condition
Metal Finish
Stock or Grip Type

NM Home Inventory Specific Fields

Notes
Location
Major Category
Sub Category
Item
Brand
Model
Serial Number
Quantity

NM Japanese Sword Collector Specific Fields

Notes
Type
Yasuri-me
Nakago Shape
Hamon
Hada
Ji
Boshi
Suguta

NM Knife Collector Specific Fields

Notes
Manufacturer
Model
Type
Serial Number
Model Number
Pattern Number
Pattern Name
Number of Blades

NM Stamp Collecting Specific Fields

Notes
Nationality
Denomination
Class
Type
Catalog
Design
Style
Rarity

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Last Revised: August 11, 2012