Years ago I lost all the image links on Access 
2000. Poof, gone.  I decided then to keep images 
in a separate file or database without linking. I 
switched to Filemaker but for images, I just use 
WIN 7 Explorer's "extra large icons" and label 
the files with the species name preceded 
sometimes with a two-letter code to denote 
subfamily or genus. WIN is slow when sorting a large folder, but bearable.

John
Lancaster, PA

   and At 03:26 AM 9/09/14, you wrote:
>I would think that Microsoft Access would be the 
>logical choice.  Most people who use Microsoft 
>Office will have Access in the bundle.  Excel 
>file can be directly imported into Access.  And 
>Access is not as intimidating as people make it 
>out to be.  There are also numerous web sites 
>that can help with Access set-ups and issues.
>
>Kevin Kutolowski
>Locust, NC
>
>-----Original Message-----
> >From: [log in to unmask]
> >Sent: Sep 8, 2014 10:54 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Olividae sorting method
> >
> >That's a good idea to incorporate a field for 
> province in a FilemakerPro database, Jim.
> >
> >I've used a field for inserting an image of 
> the shell but that has the drawback of delaying 
> the process of scrolling through by at least 
> several seconds. That's led me to delete many of the images.
> >
> >David Kirsh
> >Durham, NC
> >
> >
> >"...This may be premature but if I'm wrong, 
> You can say it's the first time I was happy t' 
> be confused, Singing the Smithsonian Institute 
> blues, All you new dinosaurs, Now it's up t' 
> you t' choose, 'fore your feet hit the tar, you 
> better kick off them old shoes, Now you see it 
> 'n it's up t' you t' choose, It sure looks 
> funny for a new dinosaur, T'be in an old 
> dinosaur's shoes..."  --Captain Beefheart, 1970
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >>From: Jim Brunner <[log in to unmask]>
> >>Sent: Sep 8, 2014 10:06 PM
> >>To: [log in to unmask]
> >>Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Olividae sorting method
> >>
> >>I’m picking up late on this thread.  I also 
> use FilemakerPro.  You might solve your problem 
> merely by adding some additional fields to your 
> data base layout.  In additional to the normal 
> ones I include province (region), locality 
> (country name if small, section of the country 
> if large, in US I go by state), subspecies, 
> synonyms, and common names among others.  A bit 
> of a hassle putting it all in but when it’s 
> there sorting by any factor becomes quite simple.
> >>
> >>Jim Brunner
> >>On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Marcus Coltro 
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Geographical then alphabetical would be a 
> good way to see if you have repeats with different names from the same area.
> >>>
> >>> If you put in alphabetical only then you 
> won't be able to compare shells from that location.
> >>>
> >>> You can use a check list based on books or 
> from internet to see which ones you are missing.
> >>>
> >>> I 've made a list with all Olividae we ever 
> had for sale - of course there must be some 
> errors and synonyms (I have records from the 
> 80's here), lots of missing species too, but is something to start with.
> >>>
> >>> http://www.wonderphotos.com/shellphotos/olividae.xls
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Marcus
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Conchologists List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Scot Lewis
> >>> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 12:57 AM
> >>> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>> Subject: [CONCH-L] Olividae sorting method
> >>>
> >>> So now that I am now approaching 2000 
> specimen of Olividae, I am thinking of 
> re-organizing. How do you think is the best 
> way...Geographical, Sub-genus, or?? I have a 
> big task ahead and wanted to get the input of 
> all the fine minds and experienced 
> professionals that are here on this fine forum. 
> I am roughly Geographical now, but I find it 
> difficult to see what I have or have not, 
> meaning, there are several rare species (forms) 
> I don't have, but it is difficult to sort it 
> all out. I use Filemaker for cataloging my 
> collection, and certainly can search for a 
> species (form), but I would like to find an 
> easier way to know what I am missing without 
> just perusing the literature and going "Oh, I 
> don't have that one." All input welcome. By the 
> way, I am just a private collector doing this 
> on my own time. Sadly, no staff to help!
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