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Cost Database App v1.1.0
Release Date: 2025-12-11
Platform: Windows (Standalone .exe)
🆕 What’s New
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Removed Labor and Other columns for simpler cost tracking.
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Added Logged By column to track who entered each record.
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Added Reference feature: link each item to an external file for easy access.
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Right-click context menu on table items:
- Open Reference (if linked)
- Copy Reference
- Paste Reference
This makes managing references fast and convenient.
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Updated Excel structure to match the new column order:
Item Description | Category | Unit | Material | Total | Brand | Date | Logged By | Reference | Remarks
💾 Installation
- Download the
.exefile from the [Assets](https://github.com/DarcMattz/cost-tracker/releases/tag/1.1.0) section. - Run the executable; no Python installation is required.
- Excel file (
cost_data.xlsx) will be automatically created in the same directory if it doesn’t exist.
📝 Usage Instructions
- Use the Add / Edit Item form to input new records.
- Use Search to filter by item description or category.
- Right-click on table rows to manage references.
- The Logged By field helps track who entered or updated the record.
- Double-clicking on the Reference column will open the linked file (if present).
⚡ Notes
- The
.exeis packaged using PyInstaller and includes all necessary dependencies. - Make sure the referenced files are accessible on your computer; moving them may break the links.