ComicBase Updates for Windows
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Special Note:
Due to technical issues (in particular, the rapid approach of a pair of year and title limits that nobody — even us — thought we’d ever reach when we created the first version of ComicBase way back in 1992), you’ll need to upgrade to ComicBase 14.1 or later in order to receive updates and work with the ever-incresing number of titles ComicBase.
If you‘re using an older version of ComicBase, and have a current subscription, you can download ComicBase 14 for free directly from your Registrations page.
Upgrade specials have been extended through December 1st for anyone needing to renew their subscription. If you need assistance, please contact us at 408/266-6883
ComicBase Professional/Archive Edition 15.0.1 Update (New!)
(NEW! Build 201, 5.38 MB)
To use:
1. Exit ComicBase, if you've got it open.
2. Unzip the file and place it into your [Program Files]\Human Computing\ComicBase 15 folder, replacing your existing ComicBase 15.exe file.
ComicBase Professional/Archive Edition 14.1.1 Updater
(Build 112, 6 MB)
ComicBase Express 14.1.1 Updater
(Build 112, 6 MB)
The above updates require a previous full install of ComicBase 14 to function. If you’re using a version earlier than ComicBase 14, download the full installer (or renew/upgrade) using the links on the Registrations page before using these updaters.
To install:
Exit ComicBase if open, then download and run the appropriate updater for your edition of ComicBase above.
If you installed ComicBase in a location other than the default ([Program Files]\Human Computing\ComicBase 14), make sure you change the install location to the location where you’ve installed your current copy of ComicBase.
Changes from ComicBase 14.0.2:
- Solves a “Runtime Error #6/Overflow” error which could occur in databases which contain more than 32,767 different comic titles.
- Allows ComicBase to work with titles whose “years published” extends past 2009
- Allows you to work in an “Offline” mode so that clicking on issues with the Atomic Avenue tab selected won’t result in connection errors (after the first such problem, it automatically switches to Offline until you click to go online again).
- Solves a potential cause of error messages when upgrading from the old “Ice Blue” theme (“Method ~ of ~ was not found”)
- Fixes receipt printing on Batch > Sell Comics
- Fixes the issue of unwanted rounding on Batch > Sell Comics when no discount was in place.
- Added a bit more slack to the margins of Price Labels printed without pictures to help those who had trouble printing label sheets where the tolerances were too tight.
- Adding Issues to Inventory using Batch now correctly uses Cover Price as the basis if a global discount is chosen, instead of value, unless no cover price exists.
- Allows you to select a different printer at report time when printing labels and reports.
ComicBase Atlas UpdatersImportant Note: These updaters require ComicBase Atlas (a.k.a. ComicBase 12.1). Attempting to use this updater before you’ve installed ComicBase Atlas may lead to unpredictable results, most of which are bad. If you have a current ComicBase subscription you can download the current version of ComicBase using the download link found at www.comicbase.com under My Account > Registrations. ComicBase Atlas 12.1.3 Updater (Requires ComicBase Atlas)- For ComicBase Professional/Archive Editions (5.1 MB)- For ComicBase Express Edition (8.4 MB)
ComicBase 12 Updaters
ComicBase Professional/Archive 12.0.4 (14 MB)New feature: Allows sellers to post their collections for sale while offering free shipping on amounts on or over a certain limit. ComicBase Express 12.0.4 (14 MB)New feature: Allows sellers to post their collections for sale while offering free shipping on amounts on or over a certain limit. ComicBase 11 UpdatersComicBase Professional/Archive 11.1.2 Updater (2.7 MB)Adds compatibility with Windows Vista, plus support for Atomic Avenue. Adds support for PGX and restored CGC grades (requires a reset of your conditions to see these new grades), Also adds one major feature: the ability to “normalize conditions” of books when selling so that half-graded books (e.g. VF+) automatically get posted to Atomic Avenue as the next lowest full grade (e.g. VF), with note of the original grade made in the item’s notes, and the original selling price preserved. This version also uses a more “Vista-friendly” set of locations for storing its various files. As an update to a previous install of ComicBase 11, this is evident only in a change to the default locations of pictures, databases, etc. It should automatically pick up on the current locations of these files if 11 has already been installed and use them where they stand.
ComicBase Express Update 11.1 (2.73 MB)
ComicBase 10 Updaters
ComicBase 10.1 Update (7.27 MB)
Report Engine Update
Older Updaters
ComicBase
9.0.4 Update (22.6 MB)
This utility copies files from the ComicBase CD and Bonus Disks to your hard drive so ComicBase can be run without having the CDs inserted. Replaces v3.0 (from the initial release of ComicBase 7) which would not always copy Image and Dark Horse pictures properly. If you are having trouble viewing Dark Horse or Image pictures from within ComicBase 7, try downloading this version of the installer and using it to reinstall the pictures from your ComicBase 7 Program Disk and/or Bonus Disk 2. ComicBase 7.0.1's new Manage Pictures command will also work for putting any misplaced pictures in the proper location. Note to Windows XP users: If you have problems with the program seeming to stall while copying, chances are good that it's still working, but that the progress bar is not being updated. This appears to be a conflict between Windows XP and the development environment the Picture installer was written in, and we are seeking a solution. In the meantime, please give the program time to complete, or try running it under Windows 2000 compatibility mode by right-clicking on the Picture Installer icon and choosing "Compatibility" from the Properties menu that appears.
Sadly, this version also disables the "Sell Comics" feature, since eBay has changed their software in such a way that it makes it virtually impossible for third-party programs such as ComicBase to post ads to their site. eBay has, however, released new posting tools of their own (PC only). See www.ebay.com for details. Recommended for all users. Get the ComicBase 7 Reports Update as well, which lets you select whether cost is included on Basic and Detailed Price List reports
Comic Collector Converter 2.7 (2.7 MB) Cleans up Comic Collector export files so that they can be imported more easily into ComicBase. The new version works with all versions of Comic Collector (including Comic Collector 1.0!), and includes revised documentation. See the documentation for the full details on this program.
Does a better job of handling Null and invalid date fields when importing and exporting. Also fixes a problem importing/exporting custom fields whose names are very long. Also adds an assortment of bug fixes and new features to ComicBase, including revised reports, new keyboard shortcuts, and various program changes. The updater contains a full list of changes.
Works with ComicBase 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, or 4.0.4. Adds a "Duplicate" button to Modify Issues, includes several small bug fixes, and cosmetic changes. See the ComicBase 4.0.4 release notes for the full list of changes. Uses a new updating technology from MindVision which allows it to automatically detect the version of ComicBase you have installed and do the appropriate updating. VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure you download and install the ComicBase 4 System Files Update if you are updating to ComicBase 4.0.4 or later from a previous version. If you have installed ComicBase 4.0.4 or later from the CD, you do not need to run the system files update. ComicBase 4 Reports Updater (76 K) Previously included with the ComicBase 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 updaters. Not necessary if you've already run the reports updater as part of those updates. Updates the ComicBase Price List report to fix a bug on the price list report which repeated the Year 1 price as Year 4 when generating a detailed price list report.
ComicBase
3.0.6 (Win) Update (2.3 MB)
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