Modes E-newsletter

Welcome

Summer has been a busy time for Modes with the rolling out of Modes Compact across the country and the development of Modes Complete.

Since the last edition we've been clocking up the miles throughout the UK with the opening of The Hepworth Wakefield (modes member) in May, Open Culture collections management conference in Birmingham in June, and training in Cornwall, Northern Ireland, Ipswich, Winchester and Powys.

There's plenty to look forward to with a Modes Complete launch on 28th September at this year's AGM, and a regional Modes Compact session for East Midland Catalist users coming up soon.

	News

Maps, codes and timelines at your fingertips

No, this is not the release of another Dan Brown novel – it’s far more exciting and absorbing, the launch of Modes Complete!

Next month ModesXML will be upgraded to become Modes Complete. The program is a free upgrade for existing ModesXML users and includes many improvements and new features.

Modes Complete supports SPECTRUM procedures, such as Entry records and Loans records. It is simple to record and manage processes using procedure files linked to your object catalogue.

Enjoy a selection of new dynamic outputs which enable you to use your data in exciting ways. Plot objects on Google Maps, generate QR Codes and barcodes for scanning and create timelines for a fresh perspective on your collection. Upload records direct to Culture Grid and share your collection nationally. Did I mention spell checking capabilities? To find out more click here...

Compact Central

Modes will be running a regional session to assist Catalist users in the East Midlands upgrade to Modes Compact on 20th September 2011. This session will demonstrate how to convert your Catalist records into Modes Compact, followed by an overview of the new program with an opportunity to play around with the program and ask questions...

This half day course will run in the morning and again in the afternoon at the Cathedral Centre in Derby. Find out more here or contact 01332 291345

	Featured project

The Hepworth Wakefield

The launch of The Hepworth Wakefield in May made headline news and for all the right reasons. Modes are pleased to be the CMS provider for this gallery of national and international importance.

This confident statement, by Wakefield Council, has made the Yorkshire town one of the must see destinations in Europe. David Chipperfield's building is angular and striking, the galleries light and airy (perfect for displaying great art) and the site is welcoming and visitor friendly.

It's a venue buzzing with energy, community and ideas, whilst the gallery spaces retain a sense intimacy with the artworks. New perspectives on the artwork and the building reveal themselves subtly as you tour the gallery. Scales change all the time keeping you on your toes. At times this feels like an investigation into Barbara's world with pull-out drawers full of contextual material, such as Neolithic tools from the museum's collection, giving insight into her inspiration.

Inspiring it is at THW, not just as a celebration of one of the 20th Century's leading female artists, but as a venue for fresh contemporary art too. This is a destination not to be missed.

	Top tips

How to record extended characters in your data

Want to record a specific symbol from an extended character set in your data? It's easy to insert a special character/symbol, such as the copyright symbol, Trademark symbol or accented letters, into a record.

To insert an 'entity', Modes Compact and Modes Complete users can use the shortcut Shift F9 or right click and selecting 'Insert Entity'. A list of all available characters (entities) will appear. Now select and click OK. Your entity will now be inserted into your text.

	Latest offers

Free Data Health Check for single screen MfW members

In September we are offering a free Data Health Check to all Modes for Windows single licence holders considering upgrading to Modes Complete.

To qualify you must be a support paying organisation with a single screen licence for Modes for Windows. Modes Complete has a single screen standalone version which is easy to install. After your FREE Data Health Check there might be some cleaning to do, and then you can upgrade to the intuitive Modes Complete and start reaping the benefits instantly.

Please note Modes Complete now can come as a standalone program, easily installed on your computer as a like for like replacement for Modes for Windows.