BurnSoft News

My Gun Collection version 5.0 is Out!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:25:13 GMT GMT

All, The New Version of the My Gun Collection Version 5.0 is out for download. Since we did some updates to the Application Updater, you can only upgrade By Using the following install package:

http://www.burnsoft.net/Software-Bin/Inventory_Management/BSMGC/BSMyGunCollection_UpdateSetup.msi

To view what is new, what has changed and what has been fixed please visiting the following page

http://wiki.burnsoft.net/KB267.ashx?NoRedirect=1

If you have any questions or suggestions please let us know. Thanks for your business.

My Gun Collection 5.0 is now in Testing Phase!

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:52:29 GMT GMT

The next version of the My Gun Collection application status has changed from it’s BUILDING status to TESTING Status. During this time it will go through it’s 3 month testing process. At this time any future requests are on hold until this version is released.
If all goes well, My Gun Collection version 5.0 should be released by 12/21/2011

To view the status of this process you can go to
http://wiki.burnsoft.net/BETA_MGC-B006.ashx
To view the list of things that have been added or fixed, just follow this link:
http://wiki.burnsoft.net/BETA_MGC-B001.ashx
If you are a currently user of the my gun collection application you will get an email when the new version is released.

www.mymovielists.com is going off-line

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:11:48 GMT GMT

The web service www.mymovielists.com is going offline. Due to streaming videos and other application performing the same function, we have decided to retire this web service and the two PC applications attached to it: My Movie Lists Offline Viewer, and My Movie Lists Offline Viewer for Pocket PC.

With the information that we already have we might bring it back to life in another form, but until then this service and it’s application are no longer supported.

The following were retired and moved to Archive Section

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:09:43 GMT GMT

The following were retired and moved to Archive Section

Grab-It
Personal Alarm Clock
Port Monitor
3D Maze
Darts
Chess
Simple MP3 Player
BurnSoft PocketPC Black Theme
BurnSoft PocketPC Desert Theme
Sabbat PocketPC Theme
Celtic Knot PocketPC Theme
Stone Henge PocketPC Theme
BurnSoft Media Pack
Reversi
Tic Tac Toe for Windows
Tetris
3D Maze
Connection Sniffer
NetWatch
Graphic Pinger and Telnet Client
View Anywhere Client an Server
ThumbNail Viewer
Active eMail Checker
Active eMail Checker ver 3
Cell Pal
Uptime Alerter Command-Line
Port Scanner
Print Queue Manager
Port Monitor ActiveX Component

These products were active for a long time, but we have decided not to update these products past what they currently are. If we do something along the line one of the previous products it will be in a new form.

These applications will remain in the archive until we feel like they are no longer useful to anyone, then we will no longer offer them to the public.

Beta Updates Open to the Public for My Gun Collection

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:52:58 GMT GMT

Beta Updates have been open to the Public for My Gun Collection. Now you can see what is in the current build for the next version and anything that was have on the list for the next version or any future versions. To view the beta section, go to: http://wiki.burnsoft.net/About-the-Beta-My-Gun-Collection-Section.ashx

Live Help is Back up and Running

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:39:36 GMT GMT

Live Help is Back up and Running.

Live Help almost up and running

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:19:45 GMT GMT

The Live Help function on the site is almost back to normal as a reinstall of the application. Since it has been a few years since last we had to configure it, it is taking a little bit longer then expected to get it back to where it was before the server upgrade.

Forum Up and running

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:18:20 GMT GMT

The forum is up and running, with minor issues. Posts and occur but you might notice some small errors about a date function. We are currently researching the issue.

Upgraded Web Server

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:16:42 GMT GMT

The Web server was upgraded and we are currently working out the kinks. The forum and livehelp was mostly impaired and we are working on getting the issues resolved.
There was no issues with www.burnsoft.net, wiki.burnsoft.net or www.mymovielists.com.

New Release - My Gun Collection 4.0

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:21 GMT GMT

We have a new update for the My Gun Collection Application. Summary: 6 Fixes, 34 Additions, 1 Change around in Interface. To view the list on the updates you can visit the wiki at http://wiki.burnsoft.net/KB260.ashx?NoRedirect=1 You can use the application Updater to update your version to the new 4.0, Vista and Windows 7 Users, please use the Update program listed below. If you are having problem with the application updater (common with vista users), you can download and run the My Gun Collection Update at BSMyGunCollection_UpdateSetup.msi Since we had to perform some upgrades to the HotFix Application we recommend that vista users use the update application listed above to update their version of the My Gun Collection Application. We appreciate all the input that you have given us to help update this application and we look forward to future input. This version should work on windows version 7, if you have any issues please let us know. Remember to back up your data before upgrading!

Open Source Section Now Open

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:26:38 GMT GMT

We recently opened up an Open Source Section which combines the archive section, scripts, and any open source application that we are working on to the public. We will still manage to have some application that is not available as Open Source, but we will have others that are. To view the new Open Source Section, go to http://www.burnsoft.net/Software_OpenSource.aspx. We are still working on the structure and some applications that we will post as OpenSource. Some of this information was once posted at different sections of the site and some where in areas unknown to the public, which has all been consolidated to this one Open Source section.

New Release - My Gun Collection v3.2

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:24:25 GMT GMT

One of the updates include our first attempt to create Custom reporting, and the fix to run on windows Vista. along with a few other features(6) and a few fixes (5). To view the list on the updates you can visit the wiki at http://wiki.burnsoft.net/KB255.ashx

You can use the application Updater to update your version to the new 3.2.

If you are having problem with the application updater (common with vista users), you can download and run the My Gun Collection Update at http://www.burnsoft.net/Software-Bin/Inventory_Management/BSMGC/BSMyGunCollection_UpdateSetup.msi

We appreciate all the input that you have given us to help update this application and we look forward to future input.

We are hoping to have a version for Windows Vista and XP 64bit soon, we wil send an email to the users that have reporting an issue running the application on Windows 64 to download the version and to let us know if it works.

New Release - My Gun Collection 3.0

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:55:44 GMT GMT

Version 3.0 of the My Gun Collection Application is now available to download. Registered users will be able to run the Application Updater to get the new version. Upgrades to this application are free so you will not be charged to take advantage of the new features. We do recommend that you backup your database before running the update.

Here is a list of what has been added and fixed in version 3.0

Ability to set the default image for the For Sale Flyer. No longer is the first picture the default Display picture.
Added New C&R Bound Book Report. It's the same style as the Bound Book Report Except it will only pick out the Firearms that are C&R Qualified.
Changed the All the Reports to have the Sorting Option at the Top of the Report
Added the Ability to Sort the Insured by Purchase Price Reports by Price, Caliber, Custom Catalog No. and Type.
Added the Ability to Sort the Insured by Insured Price Reports by Price, Caliber, Custom Catalog No. and Type.
Added the Ability to Sort the Insured by Appraised Value Reports by Price, Caliber, Custom Catalog No. and Type.
Added the Ability to Sort the Bound Book Reports by Normal, C & R Only, Custom Catalog No., Purchase Date, Brand, Caliber, Type, and Gun Shop
Added the ability to sort the Wish List Reports by Normal, Manufacturer, Place To Buy, Qty., and Value
Changed the Sort Options for the Ammunition Reports from the Main Menu to the Sorting Option at the Top of the Report. Now you can select how you want it sort from the same window.
Added the ability to sort the Quick Inventory Report By Default, Manufacturer, Type, and Caliber
Added the ability to sort the Maintenance Report By Default, Operation Performed, Operation Date, Operation Due Date, and Rounds Fired.
Added the ability to sort the Gun Smith Report By Default, Gun Smith, Ship Date, and Receive Date.
Added the ability to sort your gun collection in the main window by C & R and Non C & R
Added the ADODB.DLL to the Setup program to resolve issues on some machines when you attempt to add a picture to the database.
Added a new setting called "Backup on Exit". This way when you exit the application it will start the backup program automatically. This is to ensure that your last backup is the most current.
Set Auto Suggest feature for Stock/Grip Type, Storage Location, Sights, Pet Loads, Metal Finish, Feed, Custom Catalog Number and Action in the Gun Collection Add and Edit Forms
Fixed - When you are adding or editing a firearm and change the Caliber type, the Caliber was suppose to add it's self to the Caliber table if it didn't exist. This helps with the Auto Suggest Feature when adding or editing a firearm or ammunition inventory.
Created a Database Cleanup Option that will allow you to remove all the preloaded data in the database. Also added in Safety cleanup rules that will only clear out data that is not in use by the collection. So if you wanted to clean up the Manufacturers and Models in the database, but keep the firearms that are listed in your database. You can still run the cleanup and it will not delete the manufacture and models that you are still using in your collection.
Removed Barrel Length and Barrel Height, this was not commonly given as the specs from most manufacturers, and useless to a huge majority of the users.
Include Custom Catalog No. in Quick Inventory Report.
Moved around the fields in the Add and Edit Firearms forms, everything that is required is now located on the left side for quick and easy fill out. Optional fields are on the right.
Added the ability to record the Importer of the firearm.
Added the importer Field to the Bound Book reports.
Added the ability to View, Edit, Add, and Delete Grip Types.
Created the Ammo Calculator, which can use when you are entering in maintenance for a firearm, it will allow you to select the ammunition that you used, how much of that brand that you used, and give you a total oh how much was used. It will also take out what was used from the main inventory so you won't have to do it manually.
Added minor stats while viewing the details of the firearms such as Total Ammunition in the Ammunition section and Total rounds fired and Average Rounds fired in the Maintenance Section.
Created the Data Loader Application which will download Manufacturers, Models, Grip Types, Firearm Type, Calibers, Nationality and Maintenance Plans from Our Database server. This will add extra content to your database to help out with the Auto Suggest Feature when filling out Information.
Corperated the Pet Loads with the Ammo in both Individual Ammo and Ammo Calc functions.
Added Options for Image viewing, now by default it will display the picture in it's original size unless it is longer then the work space, which then it will resize the image accordingly.
Added the ability to create a custom user name instead of having to use the default admin login name.
Added the Option to Include and Exclude Pet Loads from Forms.
Added a Full Detail Report Function that will print out the details of the selected firearm and also display the default picture.
Along with being able to create your own user id, we have added a Forgot Password feature at login that will allow you to answer a phrase you created to get your password.
Added a Tool bar for the Ammunition Inventory section that will allow you to add to the current qty, refresh the list, delete the current selected row, and add ammunition to the database. The Old functionality of being able to edit each cell is still active as well.

Mirror Site - www.myweeklyjokes.com

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:52:15 GMT GMT

The Site that once hosted jokes that was sent via email (www.myweeklyjokes.com) is now our mirror site for our software packages.

Change in Services

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:49:04 GMT GMT

We decided to get back to our roots and stick to designing only software and drop the rest of the services that we once offered. The Website will now display things only related to software that we have designed.

New Release - My Gun Collection 2.1

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:22:53 GMT GMT

Version 2.1 of the My Gun Collection Application is now available to download. Registered users will be able to run the Application Updater to get the new version. Upgrades to this application are free so you will not be charged to take advantage of the new features. We do recommend that you backup your database before running the update.

Here is a list of what has been added and fixed in version 2.1

Fixed the "Add picture" function not to error out if you hit cancel while browsing.
Added the ability to export a Picture to a file.
Added the ability to Add New Shops to the Database.
Added the ability to Delete Shops from the Database.
Added the ability to view the firearms that were bought from a shop while viewing details of a shop.
Added Backup Setup Options in the Settings Section. Now you can control if you want to be alerted if a backup has not occurred in x number of days, and if you want to have the backup program to delete older backups.
Added an "Add Ammunition" Button shortcut on the tool bar.
Added a Wish List section that will allow you to create a wish list on the firearms, accessories, etc that you would like.
Added the ability to edit and delete items in the wish list as well as a printout report.
Added an Insurance Report, which will allow you to print out the firearms that you have in your collection and how much you bought them for.
Added the ability to Ammo Report, now you can have the report sort by Name, Qty, Grains, or Caliber.
Added the ability to Edit Accessories.
Added the ability to Copy an Accessory to another firearm to save time and trouble of re-typing redundant information.
Added the ability to Copy all the Details of a Firearm except for the Serial Number. This is just in case you buy another or new version of a previous firearm that has the same specs as the original.
Added the ability to Add Pet Loads to the details of the firearm.
Added the ability to mark the firearm as a C & R Item to the details of the firearm.
Added the ability to Add/Modify the purchase date of the firearm to the details of the firearm. Before the Purchase date was marked as the date the firearm was entered into the database.
Added the ability to rename the display name in the collection list. Before the full name was just by Manufacturer and Model, now after you add the firearm, you can rename it to anything you would like to see as the collection display name.
Added the ability for the backup program to delete older backups based on the number of days that it was last created. If there are only 6 backups and the newest one is over the expiration day it will not delete it. It was also designed not to delete the 6 newest backups.
Fixed - Backup and Restore issues with databases that where bigger then 4MB

Apartment Manager is being discontinued as of Feb 29th, 2008.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:37:45 GMT GMT

The BurnSoft Apartment Manager Application is being discontinued as of Feb 29th, 2008. This will not only include future upgrades, but support for the application as well. Support for the application will continue for this product until Feb 29th, 2008.

New Freeware Downloads

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:51:31 GMT GMT

4 new freeware application available to download.

1 Perl script (Delete Old Files) to delete files based on their file extension if it is x days old.

2 New Command-line application to report a machine's uptime or write an event to the event log if the machine has been rebooted in x days.

BurnSoft Media Pack, which just has the screen savers and back grounds that are loaded on the computers at BurnSoft, we figured, why not and left it as a free download for public use.

Cracked versions of our Applications

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:24:39 GMT GMT

It has been brought to our attention that there are cracked version of our applications around the web. Even Though we do find it a bit of an honor that someone would try, we do want to warn others that the application that is said to be "cracked" may be a false version of the actual application, which might cause damage to your machine.