Modes Compact is the entry-level version of the Modes collections management system. It can be installed in single-user (not networked) configuration only.
Modes Compact supports the Spectrum primary procedures, to achieve Accreditation standards.
Indexes, outputs and reports, validation and terminology control are all pre-defined.
Minimum hardware requirement
Client: Pentium 4 600 MHz processor with 4GB RAM
Operating system(s)
Windows 7 and above.
Database architecture
Single user system with embedded server using NexusDB database.
Public access support
It is simple to export data as CSV or XML for upload to web services.
Backup support
Modes creates an XML backup at the close of each editing session, with options for either full backups or incremental backups, and a choice of backup locations.
Data auditing and cleaning
Modes maintains a log of when records were created, when modified, who created by, and who modified by. There is a range of data cleaning tools within the system, including find and replace, and automatic correction as the data is validated.
Single user cost
£625 +VAT to purchase Modes Compact.
12 months support is included in this price.
Five user cost
N/A. Modes Compact is a single-user system.
Additional copies can be purchased for £312.50 +VAT per licence
Additional pricing notes
N/A
Training
On-site training for up to 6 delegates from £660 +VAT (according to location).
Scheduled courses in Derby £110 +VAT per delegate, discounts available for more than one delegate.
Technical support
Support by phone, email, website and remote support. 1 user £72 +VAT per year (first year included with purchase).
Special features
Modes Compact provides support for object cataloguing, with links to procedure files for recording the management of SPECTRUM primary procedures.
Modes Compact uses a subset of the full Modes data structure, which is mapped to Spectrum units of information. Record templates are supplied for books, objects and photographs.
As well as images, any multimedia or document type can be linked to the database, using a simple drag-and-drop interface. Data entry is supported by terminology control and spell checking.
All record templates, indexes and validation settings are predefined and cannot be configured by the user.
Additional features:
- Audit Trails – As standard
- Password – As standard
- Picklist – As standard
- Thesaurus for data entry – As standard
- Modifiable data structure – Field groups can be added from standard list of elements
Image formats
- BMP
- PCX
- TIFF
- DXF
- Targa
- JPEG
- PNG
- GIF
- EPS
- PSD
- ICO
- JPC
- IEV
- LYR
Media formats
Any media type can be launched and played from within Modes Compact by association with any available media player installed on the computer.
Are image and media formats configurable?
No.Integrated DAMS
No.
Support for integration with other DAMS
Data exchange based on XML / LinkedData.
Business process automation
No.
Digital rights management
No.
Mobile support
No.
Remote thesauri
No.
User generated content
No.
API
Imports:
Data can be imported from XML. Conversion from CSV available on request.
Exports:
Data can be exported as XML, HTML, PDF, CSV, Text and RTF.
Ready for Europeana Connection Kit (ECK)
YesProtocols/interfaces
OAI-PMH - Free download.
Metadata schemata
- CIDOC CRM RDF
- DIDL
- DDI
- IEEE_LOM
- MARC
- METS
- MODS
- OWL
- PREMIS
- RDA
- RDF
- SCORM
- UK_LOM_Core
Can be mapped to any data schema.
Museum / heritage standards
- Spectrum (supports Spectrum primary procedures only).
Spectrum procedures
Object Entry (primary)Acquisition and accessioning (primary)
Location and movement control (primary)
Inventory (primary)
Cataloguing (primary)
Object Exit (primary)
Loans In - borrowing objects (primary)
Loans Out - lending objects (primary)
Documentation planning (primary)
Bibliographical records
No.
Bibliographic / library standards
None.
Archival records support
No.
Archival records standards
None.
Integration with other library and archive management systems
No.
Support site URL
twitter.com/modesusersDocumentation URL
www.modes.org.uk/softwareContact postal address
Modes
Sadler Bridge Studios
Bold Lane
Derby
DE1 3NT
United Kingdom
Software developer name
Modes Users AssociationSoftware developer contact name
Richard LangleySoftware developer contact address
Modes
Sadler Bridge Studios
Bold Lane
Derby
DE1 3NT
United Kingdom
Software developer email
richard@modes.org.ukUK users and sites
Over 200 Organisations use Modes Compact in UK
International users and sites
None.
Referee
N/A