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Tri-CATALOG analyzes and catalogues an unlimited number of volumes (external and internal hard disks, remote disks, CDs, DVDs, cartridges, etc.) and folders, and saves the collected information in its data base (list of files and folders, thumbnail for the pictures, date, size, Exif and IPTC data, etc.).
Then, you can visualize the contents of analyzed volumes, browse in the folders, display pictures, show information for each file and picture, and run searches despite the original volume is present or not in your machine. The only difference, if the original volume is not
Then, you can visualize the contents of analyzed volumes, browse in the folders, display pictures, show information for each file and picture, and run searches despite the original volume is present or not in your machine. The only difference, if the original volume is not
What's New
Version 6.2.2:
- Fixed a random freeze problem when analyzing images under Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
- Correctly retrieve links to the recent data bases (when they were not mounted).
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS 10.4 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS 10.4 or later
Tri-CATALOG User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:13,250 |
| Version Downloads:233 |
| Type:Utilities : File Management |
| License:Demo |
| Date:05 Oct 2011 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $99.00 |
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Tri-CATALOG analyzes and catalogues an unlimited number of volumes (external and internal hard disks, remote disks, CDs, DVDs, cartridges, etc.) and folders, and saves the collected information in its data base (list of files and folders, thumbnail for the pictures, date, size, Exif and IPTC data, etc.).
Then, you can visualize the contents of analyzed volumes, browse in the folders, display pictures, show information for each file and picture, and run searches despite the original volume is present or not in your machine. The only difference, if the original volume is not present, is that Tri-CATALOG will not be able to display real picture, but only the thumbnail that was created and saved during the scan.
The contents of analyzed volumes can be accessed very fast, as there is no need to scan again the volume to display pictures or launch searches.
At any time, you can enrich the data base with comments and keywords for each file or picture. Comments and keywords are displayed and can be used to retrieve your data.
The data base can be reserved for your own use, or can be shared with other users.
Then, you can visualize the contents of analyzed volumes, browse in the folders, display pictures, show information for each file and picture, and run searches despite the original volume is present or not in your machine. The only difference, if the original volume is not present, is that Tri-CATALOG will not be able to display real picture, but only the thumbnail that was created and saved during the scan.
The contents of analyzed volumes can be accessed very fast, as there is no need to scan again the volume to display pictures or launch searches.
At any time, you can enrich the data base with comments and keywords for each file or picture. Comments and keywords are displayed and can be used to retrieve your data.
The data base can be reserved for your own use, or can be shared with other users.
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I'm still using version 5 for simple cataloguing (any kind of data except for pictures...).
'Versatile' is not the adjective that suits best for this app! ;-)
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Uli Stielike reviewed on 16 Aug 2008
Instread of just improving version 5 and making it Universal, Tri-Catalog 6 looks like a complete rewrite with a new interface as well. And it is horrible. Pressing 'command-F' brings up a new search window which defaults to just searching 1 of your indexed volumes (one that is selected by default). You have to uncheck that volume first to search all of your indexed volumes. Basically that's a custom search then and you have the opton to save this search, but you can't make it the default search behaviour (!).
Version 6 is not compatible with your old indexes. You need a seperate (free) application to convert it to the new format. Once converted hoewever you are not told where to put the new volumes. Turns out they should be somewhere in your Application Data folder. The importer shpuld be integrated in the main application and it should put the imported volumes in the right place automatically.
The main interface consists of 3 columns. In the interface there are two input boxes for search terms. None of the 2 however functions for searching for something in all volumes (a volume is an indexed DVD or CD). You can search for a volume name in those boxes only. That is utterly pointless since all your volumes are shown in the left column already. I want to search for contents on any disk matching my search terms. I don't want to search for the name of a CD or DVD!
Let me stop here because writing about this application is as frustrating as using it. This is a usability nightmare for a very high price considering the more modern and usable applications that have shown up is this category the last couple of years.
The application is very capable but taking advantage of the power it has is very difficult.
Please get yourself an interface designer!!!
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maclover1.1 reviewed on 01 Feb 2007
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fromage-head reviewed on 12 Dec 2006
I don't really know how to use it. Lame lame lame.
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Anonymous reviewed on 26 Jun 2003
The interface is a little clumsy, but it offer more options and significantly greater speed than Portfolio at half the price. What I find especially nice is that it places each cataloged disk in its own file, which reduces a lot of the problems associated with managing a single huge file, yet it allows you to search across multiple disks. This is somthing that none of the other applications offer. I have been using it to catalog one of the clip art sets with 500,000 images spread over 34CDROMs. It is working flawlessly and I will register the application.
If you are looking for a cataloging application, this is the only one worth a serious look.
Anonymous reviewed on 15 Jun 2003
Bobothemd rated on 12 Feb 2011