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General Questions

  • How to use the Knowledge Base
  • How to contact PastPerfect support
  • What are the four catalogs and what collection items should be cataloged in each?
  • What's the difference between PastPerfect Online and PastPerfect Web Edition?
  • How do I create a data map to provide to PastPerfect conversion services?
  • How to share your screen with the PastPerfect Support Team
  • Good Resources for Collection Management Questions
  • What is the difference between an Accession Number and an Object ID Number in PastPerfect?
  • Will PastPerfect run on my Mac?
  • When should I use the Archives catalog instead of the Library catalog?
  • What is the difference between photographs and images in PastPerfect?
  • Digital Image Equipment Recommendations
  • Is Nomenclature 4.0 available for PastPerfect?
  • How do I use the People, Subjects, Classification, and Search Terms fields?
  • What does "Found in Collection" mean?
  • Is PastPerfect the proper place for tracking tiered collections?
  • Why should I use Temporary Custody?
  • How do I catalog tiered collection items in PastPerfect?

If you have any questions, please contact our Support Office at 1‑800‑562‑6080 or email support@museumsoftware.com. Thank you for using PastPerfect!

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