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Getting Started

Introduction to Inventory

Questions about Starting  an Inventory Project

Check out the Tutorials and Videos

Setup an Inventory Workstation

Inventory Project Quick Start

Software Installation

Software Installation & MS Access Setup

Network Setup and Advanced Features

Check MS Access Trust Center Settings

 

Download MS Access Runtime

Install Database on a Mac

Installation Options
NAS (Network Accessible Drive) Installation 

Video - Update Trust Center Settings

 

How to determine which version of MS Access you have (32 bit vs 64 bit)

Re-Link Data Tables

Database Setup and Support
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Send Files to Costume Inventory Resources

TeamViewer - How to Install

 
Considering an Online Database?

Web Access to Theatre/Costume Database - Handout

What To Consider and Sample Spreadsheet with Costume Data exported from the Theatre Inventory Database

 

 

See an example webpage with a Costume Catalog and Photo Gallery report you can add to your website. 

Tags & Labels

Applying Tags & Labels

Equipment Labels

 

Tyvek Shipping Tags

Print Hang Tags from Database

Tag and Label Ordering Worksheet

Printing Your Own Tags & Labels

Applying the Tiny Iron-on Tags

Comparison of Label Sizes

Download Tag Board Pictures

Planning Inventory Project / Costume Inventory Day 

Planning your Inventory Project

Inventory Project Planning Worksheet

 

Setting up a Costume/Props Inventory Day

Creating Organized Storage Bins
Set up a Photo Station
 
Photos
Create a Backdrop for Costume Photos
Resize Photos
Set up a Photo Station with a WebCam
Storage Box Labeling
 
Creating Organized Storage Bins
Storage Box - Box Titles
Storage Box - Individual Tag ID Labels
Storage Box - Box Numbers
 
 
Music Dept Inventory
 Inventory and Check-out Sheet Music
 Using the "Multiples" and "Disposable" options in the Uniform Database
 Managing Student Records
Barcode Scanners / Barcode Font
 

Selecting a Barcode Scanner

Installing the Barcode Font

Rack Dividers 
 

Supplies for Rack Dividers

 
Costume/Prop/Uniform Worksheets

Costume Piece Worksheet

Props Worksheet

Wigs Worksheet

Uniform Worksheet

 
Ditty Bags

Ditty Bags

 
Props Book / Jewelry Storage

Prop Book

Labeling and Storage Ideas for Jewelry using the Jewelry Inventory Database

 

Tagging and Storing Accessories and Jewelry 

Creating Organized Storage Bins
Price List

Price List

 
Install Team Viewer

Install Team Viewer