Virtual WineCellar 4.6
© 1997-2006, Stefan Schramm
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About Virtual WineCellar
Thank you for your interest in Virtual WineCellar. If you have downloaded this software from somewhere other than the rootsolutions homepage, plase make sure you have the latest version by clicking here.
Virtual WineCellar is an easy-to-use cellaring software for wine collectors. It keeps you informed about stock and history, shows the current value of your wine collection, keeps track of your suppliers, and gives you the option of ordering directly from within wine cellar.
Apart from the standard data entry fields, it features several advanced functions, like user definable fields, a suppliers database with order-to-inventory processing, integration with Vinote (TM) barcoded neck tags, support for digitized bottle labels, and much more.
Key features
- intuitive, point and click interface.
- fields for wine name, country, appellation, variety, year, maturity, etc.
- summaries for number of bottles, total cost, market value, and appreciation.
- automatic reminders for wines that reached/passed maturity.
- easy order - order wine directly using your computer's faxmodem or printed order form.
- one-click order-to-inventory processing.
- integration with Vinoté (TM) neck tags for easier cellaring.
- extensive finding and sorting functions.
- displays your own rating numerically and graphically.
- advanced printing and exporting functions.
- extensive, context-sensitive on-line help.
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System requirements
Several versions for both the Macintosh and the Windows platform are available.If you have FileMaker Pro, you can use the space saving document-only version. Requirements as specified by FileMaker.
If you do not have FileMaker Pro, download the standalone application. The following system requirements apply. All download archives are available here.
Macintosh OS X
- Any Mac with OS X 10.1 or higher.
- Stuffit Expander to unpack the archive (included with most versions of OS X).
Macintosh PPC OS Classic
- PPC 601 Macintosh or higher.
- 16 Mb RAM minimum.
- 24 Mb hard disk space.
- OS 8.1 or later.
- Stuffit Expander to unpack the archive.
Windows
- 486/33 CPU or higher.
- Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP.
- 16 Mb RAM minimum.
- 30 Mb hard disk space.
- Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.
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Key features and fixes of this release
- cleaned up application folder.
- support for 7 and 8 digit vinote nack tags.
- new sale price field.
- printable price list.
- import filter for Vinote Plus databases.
- additional cellar location field.
- bottle cost and value calculations sensitive to inventory status.
- smart list for winery field.
- performance meter in extended mode fixed.
- vinote label alignment fixed.
- occasional name problem in bottle data overview fixed.
- many smaller fixes and enhancements.
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Installing Virtual WineCellar
Virtual WineCellar consists of a number of files that are distributed as a single compressed archive. If you have received an 'unpacked' copy (consisting of single files), it is recommended that you download a fresh copy, because your copy is probably incomplete or has been tampered with. Virtual WineCellar does not run on a locked volume, such as a CD ROM. You must copy it to your hard disk or some other writable volume.
Macintosh
- Unstuff the archive. A folder called 'Virtual WineCellar (version#)' is created on your hard disk. After you have expanded the file and verified operation, you can delete the compressed file to reclaim hard disk space.
- Drag the folder to the preferred location on your hard disk. Important: Please make sure that all files remain inside the Virtual WineCellar folder. Do not move or remove them independently and do not change any file names, otherwise fatal errors will occur.
- Open the folder and double click the Virtual WineCellar application icon (in the standalone application version) or Virtual WineCellar.fp5 (in the FM datafiles version). Your copy is verified and initialized. Installation is now complete. If any errors are returned during this procedure, your copy is probably damaged. Please make sure you have followed these instructions and try again. If you still have problems, contact technical support.
Windows
- Doubleclick the download archive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Virtual WineCellar. When installation is complete, you can delete the compressed file to reclaim hard disk space.
- If you accepted all defaults during installation, Virtual WineCellar is available from the Windown 'Start' menu, along with an internet shortcut to the rootsolutions website and an 'Uninstall' program, if you wish to delete Virtual WineCellar. In addition, a desktop shortcut and/or Quick launch icon may be created.
- Start the Virtual WineCellar application. Your copy is verified and initialized. Installation is now complete. If any errors are returned during this procedure, your copy is probably damaged. Please make sure you have followed these instructions and try again. If you still have problems, contact technical support.
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License agreement
This license agreement replaces any license agrement of previous versions where they may differ.
rootsolutions grants you a non-exclusive license to use the software free of charge if your use of the software is for the purpose of evaluating whether to purchase an ongoing license to the software. The evaluation period is limited to 30 days. After that you are required to purchase a license or delete your evaluation copy.
A single user license allows you to
- use the software on any single computer per license;
- use the software on a second computer so long as only one copy is used at a time;
- copy the software for archival or backup purposes.
In addition, a site license (if available) allows you to use the software on multiple machines or on a network, provided that the number of users using the software are within a 100 mile (160 km) radius.
In addition, a world wide license (if available) allows you to use of the software on a network or multiple networks, regardless of how many users are using the software or where they are located.
If you are publishing a CD-ROM collection of software, you may include the software without restriction, provided that an original package as provided by the current rootsolutions download link is used. Please notify rootsolutions about such use by sending an informal note to info@rootsolutions.de.
The software is provided 'as is' and without warranty, express and implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will rootsolutions be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages, even if rootsolutions is advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by you or any third party.
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How to order
Before you buy, you are encouraged to try the software. For current prices, please visit the Virtual WineCellar homepage or the rootsolutions online order page.
Payments are handled by KAGI.
Order now using KAGI's secure order page.
If you do not want to, or are unable to, order online, please click here for more payment options.
Special information for German customers
Wenn Sie die Gebühr lieber in Euro überweisen möchten, als online mit Kreditkarte zu bezahlen, schreiben Sie bitte eine kurze mail an info@rootsolutions.de. Ich werde Ihnen dann die Bankverbindung mitteilen. Das Passwort wird nach Zahlungseingang an die gleiche email Adresse geschickt. Die aktuellen Preise entnehmen Sie bitte der Virtual WineCellar Pro homepage.
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Upgrading from a previous version
Upgrades to new versions of Virtual WineCellar are free for registered users. To receive your free upgrade password, please follow these steps:
- Make a backup copy of your old version.
- Download and install the new version.
- In the main menu, click register and follow the directions.
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