PastPerfect 5.0 User's Guide
PastPerfect Software, Inc.

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Version 5.0 User's Guide

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PastPerfect 5.0 User's Guide

Online User's Guide Chapter
PDF Size
Table of Contents and Introduction
280 KB
Chapter 1: Installation and Upgrade
350 KB
Chapter 2: The Basics
862 KB
Chapter 3: Getting Started
1390 KB
Chapter 4: Temporary Custody
502 KB
Chapter 5: The Accession Process
980 KB
Chapter 6: The Objects Catalog
2165 KB
Chapter 7: The Photos Catalog
993 KB
Chapter 8: The Archives Catalog
1460 KB
Chapter 9: The Library Catalog
600 KB
Chapter 10: The Lexicon (Revised Nomeclature 2.0)
566 KB
Chapter 10: The Lexicon (All New Nomenclature 3.0)
566 KB
Chapter 11: Incoming Loans
674 KB
Chapter 12: Outgoing Loans
548 KB
Chapter 13: Exhibits
781 KB
Chapter 14: Research
1120 KB
Chapter 15: Catalog Lists
827 KB
Chapter 16: People & Sites
828 KB
Chapter 17: Reports
791 KB
Chapter 18: Report Maker
799 KB
Chapter 19: Advanced Report Modifications
1330 KB
Chapter 20: Contacts
1610 KB
Chapter 21: Contact Lists
763 KB
Chapter 22: Letters, Labels & Email
2150 KB
Chapter 23: Campaigns and Pledges
439 KB
Chapter 24: Processing Receipts
546 KB
Chapter 25: Utilities
766 KB
Chapter 26: Multimedia
1130 KB
Chapter 27: Barcode Printing
354 KB
Chapter 28: Virtual Exhibit
119 KB
Chapter 29: PastPerfect Software Support
183 KB
Chapter 30: Inventory Manager
366 KB
Bibliography & Index
306 KB

PastPerfect-Online Users' Guide

Online User's Guide Chapter
PDF Size
PastPerfect-Online
1600 KB
Design Guide
208 KB
Common Customizations
122 KB
PastPerfect-Online Tech Tips
833 KB