Asset Tracker Basic Help


The purpose of Asset Tracker Basic is to have an easily readable and editable database to store an inventory of all your assets. This program is very handy in case of fire or if you're trying to obtain a loan. Asset Tracker Basic automatically saves your progress to your hard drive whenever an edit is made. In case of a fire you may want to save your progress to a floppy disk and print a hard copy to store in a fire safe location. You will also want to keep your copy of Asset Tracker Basic in a safe place as you will need it to read the saved files on the floppy.


Asset Tracker Basic is very easy to use. Just follow these 8 simple steps:

1.) Add a category - This could be anything you choose. One way you might want to categorize your items is room to room. Another way is to categorizing by person.

2.) Add an item (under the category of your choice). - This is anything you own of which you want to keep a record.

3.) Input the original cost - If it was a gift or it's been so long you don't remember, input your best guess.

4.) Input current value - This is the value of the item as of now. How much money would you be able to sell the item for if you were to sell it now?

5.) Input the location purchased - If the item was a gift, input "gift".

6.) Input date purchased - When did you purchase that item? If you only know the year, just input the year.

7.) If the item has a warranty, input the warranty expiration date. - If the item doesn't have one, leave it blank or type in "N/A".

8.) Input Serial Number and/or description. - Type in serial number of item for reference in case of fire or theft. Description of item can be added in case you have more than one of a certain item listed, or just to remind you of what exactly the item is.


This program will work to the most to your benefit if you list everything you own. You may add an unlimited number of categories and items.
Remember, this program is for your beneift... Have fun with it!