Description

From This screen you access all the powerful features of this system. It includes automatic one step backup, backup reminders, various reports and sorting features. powerful query features and an emergency recovery button to restore your latest backup.

The kind of database power you have come to expect from UniverShell.

The data entry screen features species lookup. You enter the Genus and it provides you with a list of the known species IN THAT GENUS ONLY! many of the other fields have automatic indexes so you can quickly and consistently enter location, state, county, body of water data. The pictures are automatically displayed once they have been added to the Picture database. Simply enter the genus and species and Viola - You've got pictures. Add your own pictures or purchase a set from UniverShell. This screen also includes the shell ratung system. Answer a few questions about this specimen and get a rating [Good/Fine/Gem]. The numbering system allows you to individually number each specimen, or treat them as lots.

We have created a Linnean Information database with a comprehensive listing of Unionidae, Margaritiferidae and Corbiculidae species. This makes the data entry Easy, consistent and very fast. We have also included information such as Common Name. Federal status [Endangered, Threatened, Extinct] so that all this information can be automatically posted to your records for each specie.

The Zoom screen shows the pcitures at a much higher magnification and enable you to review the specimens in your collection with a pair of photos. We use a photo of the shells exterior as phot one and the second is a closeup of the hinge/umbo areas. This will be an invaluable guide to the mussels in your collection.

Here is a screenshot of the Linnean Information Screen. This incorporates a lot of informaton that is automatically transfered to the Collection databasewhen you enter the Genus and Species. Save a lot of typing and keep your data entry consistent. This feature keeps the queries consistent. You will find what you are looking for - a very significant quality safeguard.

We choose to store the pictures for this system in a separate database. This makes the collection system much faster and allows us to automatically display a picture when you enter the genus and species. A real timesaver and a quick way to caltalog all your pictures - or use ours!

The System will print over 10 different reports, including specimen labels and tray/box inventories. A perfect way to keep track of your specimens. We even include printouts to help you keep track of needed photography or web publishing requirements. You can search this database on any single field or any MULTIPLE set of fields. Think about finding all your shells from a single lake, single state, only the Eastern US, from a single Family or genera. Power in the hands of the user.