Ceramics-targeted info management for ongoing testing & development of bodies, glazes, engobes, etc. More..
| Personal | Group | Managed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data not erased on lapse (unless you request) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintain recipes, units | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Do chemistry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintain materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintain photos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintain firing schedules | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintain projects | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Maintain testing records | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sharing OnLine | ✓ | ||
| Number of users | 1 | 20 | 20+ |
| Our oversight and training | ✓ |
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