Tomato Tracker Software

mikemansker · February 22, 2017

Last spring I offered my Tomato Tracker software to forum users. I've updated the program a little and will be offering it for a time to download.

The software will run on Windows 7, 8 and 10. It will not run on XP.

There is a form to fill out when you click the link, but the sole purpose of the form is for you to decide whether you want to notified by email for updates (also free). The form also tells me when members have finished with your downloads. When I get no responses for a while, I will delete the files from my web server. (It doesn't cost a ton to store these on the cloud, but if no one is downloading, it's a waste of money.)

There are two links on the download page, one for the full program and one for an update for users who have the software already installed.

Improvements:

1. You can now store 2 pictures with each of your tomato records. (Whole and sliced maybe?)
2. You can move your data file anywhere you would like and connect your program to it.
3. The general search has been improved.
4. There is a link on the front page to allow you ask a question about the software so I can respond directly instead of your having to post your question. (I will also respond to questions here.)

Here's the link:
Tomato Tracker Program and Update Download

ddsack · February 23, 2017

Glad to hear about the added pictures, Mike! I look forward to downloading the update when I get a chance. It's an easy to use program with nice options.

kayrobbins · February 23, 2017

Thanks Mike. I have downloaded it. I had forgotten that I have to disable my virus protection to do it but after I did that it was easy to do. Are you going to do the same thing for the Pepper Tracker?

mikemansker · February 23, 2017

Hi Kay,

I'll see what I can do with the Pepper Tracker and let you know.

MissS · February 23, 2017

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. It is a very welcome tool to organize the mess that Gary has blessed us with...

mikemansker · February 23, 2017

We already have revisions to the Tomato Tracker software.

1. I've added a search box on the Varieties screen for those of you that have a ridiculous number of tomatoes. Just begin to type the name of the tomato in the search box and it will find the closest match. When it matches, press Enter on your keyboard to go to that variety.

2. Revised the report for plant lists. If you click the Plant Lists button on the opening screen or click the plant list year on the Varieties screen, you can choose the plant list year you want. When you print the report, it will print the information for the variety as well as any notes you entered for that plant list.

To enter a note, from the Variety screen, select the variety and assign it to a plant year if it isn't already assigned. Click the plant year in the box on the right and you will see the plant list for that year. Click on the variety and enter any notes you have for that year for that variety. You can basically enter any information you want up to 64000 characters.

Click the link in the first post and enter your email on the form and check that you are downloading the update. If you already submitted your email for update notifications, do not check the box at the bottom.

One last thing. The update file is TTUpdate_105.exe. If the file name is wrong when you click the link to download it, refresh the screen by clicking the refresh symbol at the top or press F5 on your keyboard.

whistech · February 23, 2017

Mike, I downloaded the program last night and just want say a big thank you for sharing.

mikemansker · February 23, 2017

Hi Whistech,

I develop software for a living, but this is my first "hobby" project. I hope it is a useful tool for you.

imp · February 23, 2017

Mike, thanks!

kayrobbins · February 24, 2017

I have downloaded and tried the new revision and I really like it. It is nice to be able to keep previous year's tomato info in there but only print out what I growing the current season since like many I rotate what I grow from year to year.

Having that 2nd picture will be very helpful for those working on the Dwarf Project because they could have a picture of the leaf type and well as the tomato.

MrBig46 · March 1, 2017

TTS program I downloaded. Originally I could not use it because I had Windows XP. I have Windows 10 now. Thank you very much.
Vladimír

mikemansker · March 21, 2017

I believe that those interested in the software have had time to download the software and/or the latest update.

I will leave the software link up until the end of March. I will continue to offer updates for those who asked that I keep their emails as those updates become available.

mikemansker · March 31, 2017

Today is the last day that the Tomato Tracker download will be available this spring. If you have already downloaded and ask that I keep your email address, I will let you know if any updates to the program are available and how to download and install them.

Thanks for the interest and I hope the software proves to be valuable to you.

Mike

February 22, 2017	#1
mikemansker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Branson MO Posts: 441	Tomato Tracker Software Last spring I offered my Tomato Tracker software to forum users. I've updated the program a little and will be offering it for a time to download. The software will run on Windows 7, 8 and 10. It will not run on XP. There is a form to fill out when you click the link, but the sole purpose of the form is for you to decide whether you want to notified by email for updates (also free). The form also tells me when members have finished with your downloads. When I get no responses for a while, I will delete the files from my web server. (It doesn't cost a ton to store these on the cloud, but if no one is downloading, it's a waste of money.) There are two links on the download page, one for the full program and one for an update for users who have the software already installed. Improvements: 1. You can now store 2 pictures with each of your tomato records. (Whole and sliced maybe?) 2. You can move your data file anywhere you would like and connect your program to it. 3. The general search has been improved. 4. There is a link on the front page to allow you ask a question about the software so I can respond directly instead of your having to post your question. (I will also respond to questions here.) Here's the link: Tomato Tracker Program and Update Download

February 23, 2017	#2
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	Glad to hear about the added pictures, Mike! I look forward to downloading the update when I get a chance. It's an easy to use program with nice options. __________________ Dee **************

February 23, 2017	#5
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	Thank you for sharing this with all of us. It is a very welcome tool to organize the mess that Gary has blessed us with... __________________ ~ Patti ~

February 23, 2017	#6
mikemansker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Branson MO Posts: 441	Revisions We already have revisions to the Tomato Tracker software. 1. I've added a search box on the Varieties screen for those of you that have a ridiculous number of tomatoes. Just begin to type the name of the tomato in the search box and it will find the closest match. When it matches, press Enter on your keyboard to go to that variety. 2. Revised the report for plant lists. If you click the Plant Lists button on the opening screen or click the plant list year on the Varieties screen, you can choose the plant list year you want. When you print the report, it will print the information for the variety as well as any notes you entered for that plant list. To enter a note, from the Variety screen, select the variety and assign it to a plant year if it isn't already assigned. Click the plant year in the box on the right and you will see the plant list for that year. Click on the variety and enter any notes you have for that year for that variety. You can basically enter any information you want up to 64000 characters. Click the link in the first post and enter your email on the form and check that you are downloading the update. If you already submitted your email for update notifications, do not check the box at the bottom. One last thing. The update file is TTUpdate_105.exe. If the file name is wrong when you click the link to download it, refresh the screen by clicking the refresh symbol at the top or press F5 on your keyboard.

February 23, 2017	#7
whistech Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Between The Woodlands and Spring, Texas Posts: 553	Mike, I downloaded the program last night and just want say a big thank you for sharing. __________________ Arlie

February 23, 2017	#3
kayrobbins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 820	Thanks Mike. I have downloaded it. I had forgotten that I have to disable my virus protection to do it but after I did that it was easy to do. Are you going to do the same thing for the Pepper Tracker?

February 23, 2017	#9
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Mike, thanks!

February 24, 2017	#10
kayrobbins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 820	I have downloaded and tried the new revision and I really like it. It is nice to be able to keep previous year's tomato info in there but only print out what I growing the current season since like many I rotate what I grow from year to year. Having that 2nd picture will be very helpful for those working on the Dwarf Project because they could have a picture of the leaf type and well as the tomato.

March 1, 2017	#11
MrBig46 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Czech republic Posts: 2,542	TTS program I downloaded. Originally I could not use it because I had Windows XP. I have Windows 10 now. Thank you very much. Vladimír

March 21, 2017	#12
mikemansker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Branson MO Posts: 441	I believe that those interested in the software have had time to download the software and/or the latest update. I will leave the software link up until the end of March. I will continue to offer updates for those who asked that I keep their emails as those updates become available.

March 31, 2017	#13
mikemansker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Branson MO Posts: 441	Last day to download Today is the last day that the Tomato Tracker download will be available this spring. If you have already downloaded and ask that I keep your email address, I will let you know if any updates to the program are available and how to download and install them. Thanks for the interest and I hope the software proves to be valuable to you. Mike