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roverlandpark
04-18-2010, 06:31 PM
Does anybody have a Mac software recommendation for managing a frame-off restoration? I've seen a few for Windows, but nothing for a Mac. I'm looking for something that can help me manage inventory and document the tear-down and rebuild process. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Tim Smith
04-19-2010, 08:23 AM
I would just use a spreadsheet. I've done that for multiple fix up sessions and it helps to track parts pricing. Somehow though, I still go over budget. :o

roverlandpark
04-19-2010, 08:36 AM
I would just use a spreadsheet. I've done that for multiple fix up sessions and it helps to track parts pricing. Somehow though, I still go over budget. :o

Thanks. I've been using Excel 2008 for my Mac. I find that it hogs quite a bit of system resources. I guess if I can't find any software I'll add more RAM and see if that fixes things. Of course, I'd be happier if Microsoft just came out with a version of Access for Mac.

Tim Smith
04-19-2010, 08:44 AM
http://docs.google.com/

or

http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/

Both are free and have spreadsheets. You could give them a try.

roverlandpark
04-21-2010, 07:51 AM
I installed Open Office and the database program, Base, was not very robust. I checked Google docs and they really don't have a database. The spreadsheet is okay, but I like databases better. I guess I'll build a database in Access and run it via Parallels. Thanks!