What's New in Readerware 4?

 

Readerware 4 is a major upgrade for Readerware users, here are the highlights:

  • New advanced search capabilities. Search on multiple fields and conditions. You can perform negative searches, search for date ranges, empty fields etc. You can save searches and run them at any time.
  • You can copy/paste complete items in the same database and between databases. You can now merge multiple databases using copy/paste.
  • Standard columns can now be renamed. Each database can have customized column names.
  • You can now include up to eight images for each item. Four thumbnail and four large images.
  • New automatic backup.
  • Runs on Windows 11
  • New one click Windows upgrade installer.
  • Auto-Catalog can now be hidden. It will continue in the background letting you use other programs while auto-catalog is running.
  • A Readerware database can now include a description to help you keep track of multiple databases.
  • Improved support for accented characters when searching.
  • Network information detection is improved.
  • Readerware 4 Mac builds are now notarized by Apple. Beginning with macOS Catalina, Apple now requires that applications are notarized by Apple prior to release.
  • Readerware 4 (Books) now handles a series number with a decimal place, i.e. 3.1
  • Readerware 4 (Music) now includes support for multiple artists.
  • Readerware 4 (Music) can auto-catalog from Discogs.
  • The Readerware Loan Client now handles all media types. The loan client automatically connects to all databases provided by the server and lets you checkout any item from the one program.
  • Numerous other enhancements and updates
  • Readerware 4 Mobile Edition adds new mobile support, take your database with you on your Android phone or tablet, your iPhone or iPad.

You will also find a number of in-depth articles on the new features in Readerware 4 in our knowledge base. There is a special section devoted to Readerware 4.

Want to lean more about Readerware 4.0? Download a free trial today or checkout our product pages:

 

Upgrading from Readerware 3

Existing Readerware 3 users will have a free 30 day evaluation of Readerware 4. After your evaluation Readerware 3 users can upgrade to Readerware 4.

 

If you purchased Readerware 3 or upgraded to Readerware 3 on or after January 1st 2017, the upgrade is free. If you are eligible for the free upgrade send your upgrade request to upgrades@readerware.com. Please include sufficient information so that we can locate your original order and send you new registration codes.

If you purchased Readerware 3 before January 1st 2017, you can order an upgrade.

There is a knowledge base article with help on upgrading to Readerware 4.

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