Address: 35 Bartlemy Road, Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 6LD
Phone: 01635 820904
Web: http://www.lfield.co.uk/
Email:
Introduction
Littlefield Consultancy offers a wide range of services for
Recorder 6 users, including the supply of the software,
customisation through addins, report writing, data transfer, and
training. We offer installation support, which can be tailored to
meet user needs, with assistance being provided evenings and
weekends where this is required.
The Consultancy has expertise and experience in the management of
Access databases, and interfacing with and reporting from them. It
is run by Mike Weideli, who has been involved in the development of
biological recording and reporting packages for over 10 years,
including supporting a large database for a national society.
Supply of Recorder 6
Recorder 6 standalone and network versions are supplied for £30
per copy. This does not include any support, but we will help with
queries on the installation process. Additional support
is available at a cost of £37 per hour. Customers requiring
more than one copy should enquire about the special rates available
for multiple copies.
We can also offer versions of Recorder set up to meet specific
requirement. These will be supplied on a memory stick. Typically
they will enable the user to start inputting data immediately after
installation without the need to set up the system. They can
also include customised XML reports. Prices start from
£40.
Upgrades for existing Recorder 2000/2002 users
who have LC (Littlefield Consultancy ) Site id’s will
be supplied at reduced rates. Please enquire for details.
Support
We can offer a wide range of support for Recorder 6. This
includes
1. General support, set up and maintenance of the
system.
2. The production of bespoke XML reports and Batch Updates
. Prices vary depending on the complexity of the report, but can be
under £30.
3. Reporting and data input systems in
MSAccess
4. Transfers of data from a wide range of sources including
spreadsheets, word processors and databases. Prices depend on
the volume and complexity of the data. Transfer from Recorder 3 are
done in conjunction with Sally Rankin, and Sally should be
contacted in the first instance about these transfers.
5. The transfer of data from Recorder 2002 or earlier version
into the latest version of Recorder 6. This service is specifically
designed to help those who are having difficulties with upgrades.
Transfer typically cost £140.
6. Reorganising data, including the identification and removal
of duplicate records, and rationalisation of the Location and
Name structures.
Training
We do not run formal training courses, but are able to offer
customised on site training courses for a few individuals.
These courses would cover the customers specified needs rather than
the general working of Recorder. The rate for the courses is
£250 per day (6 hours) plus travelling and accommodation expenses
as agreed. Typically we would expect an initial course to take two
days.
We can offer customised training in :-
1. Setting up the system and general use.
2. XML reports. This would normally cover some
general training on the use of XML reports, plus the production of
a few reports specifically designed to meet the users needs.
3. XML Batch Updates. The course would be designed
to meet the customers requirements and would typically
involve the production of batch updates to meet some specific
needs. For example a system for validating records.
4. MSAccess . The course would cover the use of MSAcess for
reporting on Recorder 6.