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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2017, 06:43:51 pm »
DTJ, usually you have a schematic from which you'll import your BOM references, each one having a unique number. So, even if you can add BOM refs manually on BOMER, ideally you'll always import it from a CAD software (EagleCAD, Kicad, etc) through a CSV file. Those nuts would probably be associated to holes you put on your design.
When writing "2x M2.5 nuts" you are not telling where they'll be used.
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2017, 08:53:47 pm »
Hi MSR
 Great to know that work is progressing with this app.  I have downloaded the latest version from your website.  Currently I am using an earlier version (20170214) and I would like to preserve the data I have entered in that  version. I temporarily installed the new version in a different directory and copied the workspace directory from the old version to the new version.  When I open the new version I can see the parts I had before but I have lost  all links to my datasheets.
What am I doing wrong? How can I update without loosing any data?

Thanks.
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2017, 09:01:04 pm »
Hi mstck,

Glad you didn't delete the old folder! :D You should copy these two folders: "global" and "workspace", and the ".settings" file if you want to preserve some settings.
On old versions documents/files were stored on "global" folder, that's why you lost links to files. Now everything is stored in "workspace".

But the best thing is: now BOMER has a update utility. Whenever there's an update an update dialog will show up when starting BOMER and it will automatically update. As a good practice you should keep backing up your files though (that's something I want to improve in future versions - create backups automatically),
 
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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2017, 02:05:56 pm »
Hi mstck,

Glad you didn't delete the old folder! :D You should copy these two folders: "global" and "workspace", and the ".settings" file if you want to preserve some settings.
On old versions documents/files were stored on "global" folder, that's why you lost links to files. Now everything is stored in "workspace".

But the best thing is: now BOMER has a update utility. Whenever there's an update an update dialog will show up when starting BOMER and it will automatically update. As a good practice you should keep backing up your files though (that's something I want to improve in future versions - create backups automatically),


Hi MSR

Thanks for the quick response.  I created a folder and unzipped the new version into it. I then copied the "global" and "workspace"  folders into it as recommended.
As before, I can see the parts etc. but no links to the datasheets.  I added a new "dummy" part and attached a file to it. The app created a new folder in the workspace called "files"  with a datasheet.  If I copy the "doc" files from the global folder to this "files" folder, they show up as being in the "workspace" but still not linked.
I guess I must still be doing something wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
I apologize if I am violating any forum protocols by seeking this assistance here.

MSTCK
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2017, 06:53:00 pm »
Ah yes, my bad.
After copying the "docs" folder to "workspace/default/data" you also need to rename the "docs" folder to "files", so you'll end up with this directory structure: "workspace/default/data/files". Let me know if this works.

If you prefer we can chat about BOMER here: https://gitter.im/testjig-bomer/Lobby
So we don't hijack other people's threads :)
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #30 on: May 03, 2017, 01:49:23 am »
Hi MSR, I noticed a pop up when I tried to add further Projects saying the free version was limited to 2 Projects. What sort of price do you have in mind for the full version when it's completed?
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #31 on: May 03, 2017, 03:11:49 am »
I'm releasing all those details very soon. But here's some relevant info: BOMER will always have a FREE version and also a paid one. The difference is on limits and some features. I want it to be as FAIR as possible so the FREE version will be useful for makers/hobbyists and the (lack of) limits and additional features of the PRO version would only make sense for people that makes money out of electronics.

The BETA's limits may be adjusted though. How many projects do you want to add?

(is it ok to keep this conversation here?)
 
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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #32 on: May 03, 2017, 04:46:12 am »

The BETA's limits may be adjusted though. How many projects do you want to add?

(is it OK to keep this conversation here?)

I don't know what would be a fair number of projects,  the current limitation of 2 is probably a bit too low. I'd say maybe a dozen or so?
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2017, 06:13:13 pm »
Hey guys, just to let you know that BOMER has a new website, and the app itself has been improved on a day to day basis :)
It's now available on Linux too! (Ubuntu)

http://bomer.co

 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2017, 01:31:50 pm »
I like the look and feel of Bomer and the fact that it's local storage is a big plus (I wouldn't even consider cloud/subscription stuff) but 200 parts is way on the low side for me (even as a hobbyist) and without knowing the cost of the Pro version I'm reluctant to spend much time with it if it ends up out of budget anyway.

So is it going be $10, $100 or $1000?

I have many of my parts in boxes like in the attached image. Each compartmnet is assigned a letter so the storage location for my BC547 transistors are 12-D for example. I don't see a way to handle this efficiently in Bomer as I'd need to configure 18 individual storage locations for each of box. How would you recommend me handling this?

Thanks!

 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2017, 01:38:45 pm »
H.O, how many part numbers do you need to manage?

Right now you really have to create 18 storage names by hand. I'm planning to create a "generate" button where you can insert a pattern and BOMER will do the job for you. Other option is to create an .csv file (with a spreadsheet app) with all your storage names in one column (and part numbers in another column) and then import those parts to BOMER (Parts > IMPORT button, top right corner).

I want the price to be as FAIR as possible, more on that through PM.
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2017, 03:30:08 pm »
My current Excel list has 436 entries. Some of it could be cleaned up but I'd also need room to grow obviously.

I certainly don't exepect it to be free but fair usually means different things to different people - which is why I asked how much it'll cost. Like,
$10 = A total no brainer
$100 = Yeah, OK, if I REALLY like it
$1000 = Nah, to expensive for me
Subscription = Not for me - never. Doesn't matter if it's "free".


As for the storage names I think I may not have explained myself properly.
Lets say I have 20 of those boxes, each with 18 compartments. I would then need to create (or import) 360 storage names for those. I then also have a couple of boxes/containers (with no compartments) with random Digikey bags.

I don't know very much about database design etc but I think what I'd personally like to see is something in the line of the Label aproach you have. Primary > Secondary or Main > Sub location or something like that, so it becomes Box > Compartment or Cabinet > Drawer or Room > Shelf > Box > Compartment for those with a LOT of parts :-)
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #37 on: May 12, 2017, 06:08:58 pm »
H.O, you can now import labels, storage and categories through a CSV file, like this:



(the CSV file contains a name per line)

The update is on the way!
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #38 on: October 26, 2017, 10:51:23 am »
Hey guys,

Just to let you know that BOMER is now BOMIST and new home is at: https://bomist.com
It's also out of BETA, so you finally can see pricing. Give it a try if you haven't yet, it's FREE.
Your feedback is always very welcome!
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #39 on: October 26, 2017, 01:08:18 pm »
so what's wrong with just using a plaintext file?   :-//

it has worked for me since i got a c64 with a floppydrive!!  8)
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #40 on: October 26, 2017, 01:31:25 pm »
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Your feedback is always very welcome!

I might be a bit late to the party, but...

1. Part number: each part is identified by the manufacturer's part number, right? I think it should use a user-defined part number, normally specific to the user. The reason for that is because you might want to treat jelly bean parts from different sources as the same thing, and additionally it prevents a mix of long/short and weirdo foreign part references.

2. Subscription: if I used this I would want to buy a pro license (even a hobbyist or maker might easily exceed the parts limits), and very bottom of my list of potential purchases are subscriptions. One reason is because I do things in spurts: for instance, I might spend a month or so designing and building a PCB and then it's all software for the next year. Paying per month for something I'm not using isn't an attractive proposition. Further, I don't want to think about this stuff after I'm set up - it should Just Work and otherwise drop off my radar. A price for a perpetual license is what I'd want before I even bother looking at whether it is something I want to use.

You did ask :)
 
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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #41 on: October 26, 2017, 02:11:50 pm »
dunkemhigh, thanks!

1. You can also specify an Internal Part Number (it's available only in the PRO version though)
2. You can pay the PRO features/limits on a monthly basis, only when you need them. Then you can keep using BOMIST's FREE plan, all your data is preserved. You won't have the PRO version features (namely, real-time pricing) and you can not add new parts/projects/orders if total number is greater than the FREE version limits, but everything is accessible and should work within the FREE limits. Does it make sense?
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #42 on: October 26, 2017, 02:18:58 pm »
Thanks for the clarification. The pay-as-you-go aspect is an interesting twist which I would need to digest - on the one hand it's not a cliff edge if you stop paying, but on the other hand 12 Euro to add a part is a bit of a barrier.
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #43 on: October 27, 2017, 01:51:29 pm »
I've got an old Intel dual Xeon terabyte RAID 1 server in storage that might now have a purpose if I can install LAMP on it and get it up & running again.  :-+
Retired - Formerly: Navy ET, University of Buffalo Electronic Tech, Field Engineer and former laptop repair business owner
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #44 on: October 27, 2017, 08:08:28 pm »
I've got an old Intel dual Xeon terabyte RAID 1 server in storage that might now have a purpose if I can install LAMP on it and get it up & running again.  :-+

Should be more than adequate for axtparts.
It comes down to whether you want to run the server 24/7.
I use a tiny mini-ITX board with a quad core CPU, no fans and a NAS DB drive (OS on a small SSD). Consumes very little power, is completely silent and sits on the network.
Periodic backups are made to a separate NAS box.
Was it really supposed to do that?
 

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Re: Component Organizer Software
« Reply #45 on: September 24, 2022, 04:31:36 am »
AXTParts-4 has just been released on GitHub.

https://github.com/gswan/axtparts

It's a responsive version of AXTParts-3. So it can be used with phones and tablets.
One (minor) database change for a feature and it is entirely compatible with version 3.


Was it really supposed to do that?
 


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