Database-like application

[Idaho Redneck]

Long story short... I would like to go through my garage and catalogue every item. I know this sounds crazy, but it's complicated to fully explain. Anyways, I would like to take a picture of every item, record an audio clip talking about each one, and have several text fields answering form questions about each one.

Basically, I would like something like a database program to keep track of everything and make it word-searchable. Any ideas? I've tried OpenOffice database, but I couldn't find a way to add audio. I've also tried using a spreadsheet, but the pictures don't fit very well and are basically pointless if I wanted to browse through them.

 

[dmbfan41]

maybe filemaker 10 or pro 10 can do this for you.

 

[mysterytramp]

Filemaker might be overkill. Check out Bento or Delicious Library.

mt

 

[Achiever]

Circus Ponies Notebook, Yojimbo or DEVONThink are all possibilities, depending on how you want to organize things. Personally, I use the former and love it. If you are looking for a pure database, Bento may be the less expensive way top go as the last poster suggests.

You should be able to download trials of all. Give them each a spin and see what works best for you and your workflow.

 

[Pomeroy]

Here is a Free app that should do just what you are looking for, easy to use and Searchable.
http://www.whatyouown.org/

 

[Achiever]

Here is a Free app that should do just what you are looking for, easy to use and Searchable.
http://www.whatyouown.org/

Wow! I had never heard of this app before. The UI looks rather "meh", but the software looks very intriguing for what it does. I may have to give it a try myself. Thanks.

 

[Mugwumper]

More options

Long story short... I would like to go through my garage and catalogue every item. I know this sounds crazy, but it's complicated to fully explain. Anyways, I would like to take a picture of every item, record an audio clip talking about each one, and have several text fields answering form questions about each one.

Basically, I would like something like a database program to keep track of everything and make it word-searchable. Any ideas? I've tried OpenOffice database, but I couldn't find a way to add audio. I've also tried using a spreadsheet, but the pictures don't fit very well and are basically pointless if I wanted to browse through them.

There is also "Know Your Stuff" from Insurance Information Institute - looks
like a free web-based solution that can export info back to your computer (I
had an earlier version that was a Mac app.).

And there is "Home Inventory" from Binary Solutions - $22 for the app.

You are now inspiring me to finish a similar project I started, but I will
probably use Bento. ;^)

Hope this helps . . .

 

[mongrol]

Long story short... I would like to go through my garage and catalogue every item. I know this sounds crazy, but it's complicated to fully explain. Anyways, I would like to take a picture of every item, record an audio clip talking about each one, and have several text fields answering form questions about each one.

What's in your garage? Tell us! The world must know!

 

[Idaho Redneck]

Thanks for all the suggestions. You all opened me up to a whole new genre of software that I didn't know existed. I think I'll use Bento for this project, but I may have to put Delicious on my Christmas list for cataloging my CDs/DVDs. This is fun stuff!

 

[Idaho Redneck]

What's in your garage? Tell us! The world must know!

We'll find out once I start tackling it... now that I'm equipped to do so. But I would say about 1/3 family relics, 1/3 cool useful old stuff, and 1/3 junk. I'll be using the program mostly for recording the history of each of the family relics. Any thoughts on doing it differently?

 

[mongrol]

I'll be using the program mostly for recording the history of each of the family relics. Any thoughts on doing it differently?

Put them in an old folks home. Or if you like them around perhaps build a granny flat. At the very least put a Window in the garage wall to keep Social Services from your door.

 

[Idaho Redneck]

Put them in an old folks home. Or if you like them around perhaps build a granny flat.

What made you think I was referring to my grandparents' stuff? You're right, but for simplicity, I never brought them into the situation.