Downloads

Here you can download the trial version of our products. In most cases, our products come with a 30-day trial license, except for Quiniela, which only has a 7-day trial license. The trial version of our products are fully functional, so you can fully evaluate them.

Most of our products require an instance of SQL Server. Only RAIDer, Quiniela, Almoner and Castellan Tools don't require SQL Server. If you don't already have an SQL Server instance, you will need to install a version of Microsoft SQL Server; but don't worry, our products will work just fine with the free Express edition. All of our products have been tested on this version of SQL Server.

You can find a link to download Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition below. You will also find a link to download Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SMSS) also there; With this product you'll be able to monitor and manage your SQL Server instance and all of its databases.

You can also download our free offerings, which come with an unlimited use license, and other useful free downloads that will assist with the operations of Castellan Systems' products.

Business

Chancellor

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import vacant positions, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 4.4 now can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It allows for the recording of timesheets which can then be submitted to the employee’s manager for review and approval. It allows managers to review and approve/reject timesheets or individual entries.

Chancellor is an application that helps manage employees as required by the business, including their details records, leave, performance appraisal reviews and training plans. It manages the recruitment process to fill in vacant positions.

Merchant

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To use the import options, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.8 now can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave.

Merchant is a Supply Chain Management application. Supply chain management systems span the activities of procurement, product lifecycle management, supply chain planning (including inventory planning and the maintenance of enterprise assets and production lines), logistics (including transportation and fleet management), and order management. Merchant is a partner application to our Employee Management Systems (EMS), Chancellor. It's been developed to work along side Version 4.0 of Chancellor and together form a strong solution for any business.

Artisan

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To use the import options, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.1 cow can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave. It provides equipment maintenance support, identifying repair tasks following inspections.

Merchant Artisan takes the Supply Chain Management functionality of the original Merchant application and expands for use by those businesses that manufacture the products that the sell, from raw materials purchased from their suppliers. Such businesses, have a form of production process with different process stations/teams taking some raw materials and producing a new item, which may either be a raw material for another process or a finished product.

Cofferer

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To generate reports, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.0 now has a redesigned application theme.

Cofferer allows each team in the IT department to identify their projects for inclusion into the budget and their costs; it also allows them to define their operational costs. It can present the budget graphically and produce documentation to circulate for review and approval.

CeladorEN

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later.

Release Notes

Version 7.0 now includes a built-in DICOM viewer, which can also display standard graphic formats like jpg, png and bmp. It records patients’ medical history, as gathered during admission. Additional medication and surgeries resulting from the admission can be added, if appropriate. Provides improved functionality for defining the hospital’s structure. Records vital signs (e.g. blood pressure) on an ambulance pick-up, outpatient doctor’s visit and inpatient bedside doctor’s visit. It now has improved staff allocation to ambulance facilities including shift planning.

Celador is a Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) that assists medical and nursing staff manage the operations of a hospital; from ambulance calls, doctors' clinics, inpatients & outpatients, wards & beds, surgery bookings, medical procedures, lab testing, medication, catering, inventory management, budget planning, accounting, recruitment, performance management, talent management, succession planning, incident & injury management, return-to-work coordination, housekeeping management and lost & found register. This is the English language version.

CeladorES

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later.

Release Notes

Caterer

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.1 now can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It allows for the recording of timesheets which can then be submitted to the employee’s manager for review and approval. It allows managers to review and approve/reject timesheets or individual entries. This timesheet data can be collected to facilitate the payroll process. It maintains a list of tasks performed by employees which are them used to record time against them. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave.

Caterer is a Supply Chain Management application for businesses or individuals providing food and drink to their clients’ events. Supply chain management systems span the activities of procurement, product lifecycle management, supply chain planning (including inventory planning and the maintenance of enterprise assets and production lines), logistics (including transportation and fleet management), and order management. Caterer can partner with our Employee Management Systems (EMS), Chancellor. It's been developed to work along side Version 4.0 of Chancellor and together form a strong solution for any business.

Tabernero

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.2 ow can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It allows for the recording of timesheets which can then be submitted to the employee’s manager for review and approval. It allows managers to review and approve/reject timesheets or individual entries. This timesheet data can be collected to facilitate the payroll process. It maintains a list of tasks performed by employees which are them used to record time against them. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave.

Tabernero is a Supply Chain Management application for restaurants, cafes and any other type of business preparing and serving food to their clients. Supply chain management systems span the activities of procurement, product lifecycle management, supply chain planning (including inventory planning and the maintenance of enterprise assets and production lines), logistics (including transportation and fleet management), and order management.

Innkeeper

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.1 now allows for the recording of timesheets which can then be submitted to the employee’s manager for review and approval. It allows managers to review and approve/reject timesheets or individual entries. This timesheet data can be collected to facilitate the payroll process. It supports room maintenance tasks identified following inspections. It can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It maintains a list of tasks performed by employees which are them used to record time against them. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave.

Innkeeper is a Property Management System (PMS) for hotels, motels, B&Bs and any other type of business providing accommodation and other services to their clients. A property management system is a solution for successfully managing the day-to-day activities of your hotel or vacation rental. From reservation, housekeeping, maintenance, analytics to billing and reporting, a PMS reduces labour and time-intensive activities

Housekeeper

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.4 now allows for the recording of timesheets which can then be submitted to the employee’s manager for review and approval. It allows managers to review and approve/reject timesheets or individual entries. This timesheet data can be collected to facilitate the payroll process. It performs room maintenance tasks identified following inspections. It can take pictures directly from the application and save them as attachments in various areas of the application. It maintains a list of tasks performed by employees which are them used to record time against them. It manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave.

Housekeeper is a Housekeeping Management System for hotels, motels, B&Bs and any other type of business providing accommodation and other services to their clients. Housekeeping may be defined as ‘provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and aesthetically appealing environment’. By another definition, ‘housekeeping is an operational department in a hotel, which is responsible for cleanliness, maintenance, aesthetic upkeep of rooms, public areas, back areas and the surroundings’.

Journeyman

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Versión 1.3 now provides enhanced quote and work order scheduling functionality.

Journeyman is an Information Management application that assists tradespersons manage their business. Unlike a merchant, whose business is to sell products, a tradesperson effectively sells their time, and skills, to their clients. These tradespersons may be carpenters, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, tilers, roofers to name a few.

Craftsman

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.1 now manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave. It can take employee pictures directly from the application and save on their record.

Craftsman is an Information Management application that assists businesses that provide services to their customers by repairing, modifying or servicing customer owned items. These businesses can include businesses that repair electrical, furniture, clothing goods; they can include businesses that modify items, like clothing; and can include businesses that service items like laundries and dry-cleaners, just to name a few.

Procurator

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.1 now manages employees’ leave entitlements including request for leave. It can take employee pictures directly from the application and save on their record.

Procurator is an Information Management application that assists businesses that hire out items to their customers. These items can cover equipment, machinery, household items, clothing, etc. Procurator is an Information Management application that assists businesses that hire out items to their customers. These items can cover equipment, machinery, household items, clothing, etc.

Toastmaster

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To import timesheet data, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Initial release

Toastmaster is an Event Management System (EMS) that assists an event planner with the planning and coordination of an event for their clients. This includes planning, venue, catering, purchasing, leasing, vendor, staffing and execution management.

Project Management

Condotiero

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To use the "Project Scheduling" functionality, Microsoft Project 2013 or later. To populate the templates, Microsoft Word and Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 6.0 now maintains a list of public holidays and work shift details. These are utilised in the significantly enhanced Project Scheduling sub-system.

Condotiero is an application that helps the project manager track a project’s progress to its budget, generate forecasts and calculate percentage complete. It interfaces with various Microsoft Office 2013 applications like Word, Excel and Project. It's built around the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). The package assists the Project Manager to perform such tasks as estimating, scheduling, requirements management, risk management, defect & issue tracking, document control, status reporting and tracking & monitoring status against the plan.

Almogavar

Requirements

Release Notes

Version 5.0 now maintains a list of public holidays and work shift details. These are utilised in the significantly enhanced Project Scheduling sub-system.

Almogavar is an application that helps manage Agile projects by utilising the power of Condotiero but focusing on what's essential for an Agile project. It's built around the SCRUM Body of Knowledge (SBoK). It records personas and epics, generates personas and epics cards, records user stories and their acceptance criteria, tasks and expenses, maintains product backlogs and sprint backlogs using a graphical interface, records sprints and the allocated user stories/tasks and facilitates project and sprint retrospectives.

Artificer

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word and Excel 2013 or later. Condoiero Version 3.0 or Almogavar Version 1.0, or later must also be installed.

Release Notes

Version 3.0 now provides a significantly enhanced Project Scheduling sub-system.

Artificer is an add-on to Condotiero, and Almogavar, that assists performing the PRINCE2 Product Based Planning (PBP) technique. Artificer provides facilities for preparing a Product Breakdown Structure, Product Descriptions and Product Flow diagrams. But Artificer can also generate a draft project schedule using the product flow defined to partly sequence/relate tasks, and an Estimating Workbook which can be used to obtain approval for the project's budget.

Surveyor

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. Condoiero Version 2.0 or Almogavar Version 1.0, or later must also be installed.

Release Notes

Version 2.2 will consider if the project is suitable for an Agile approach. Based on answers to some of the evaluation questions, an Agile approach may be suggested. If such an approach is selected, additional questions will be asked to determine a possible Agile approach.

Surveyor is an add-on to Condotiero will assist the management of request and ideas for project. It serves as a queue for these ideas and performs an evaluation to determine project size, suggested project complexity and costs to take the idea to the next stage. It can generate a project assessment form which can then be used to obtain approval to proceed to the next phase/stage.

Scribe

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. Condoiero Version 2.0 or Almogavar Version 1.0, or later must also be installed.

Release Notes

Version 1.1 now will resize the window fit user's screen.

Scribe is an add-on to Condotiero for preparing Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) documentation. Condotiero holds the estimates for projects and these are important input into a CBA; they are part of the costs and may also represent part of the benefits (i.e. revenue).

Soothsayer

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. Condoiero Version 2.0 or Almogavar Version 1.0, or later must also be installed.

Release Notes

Version 2.0 now has an improved Gantt chart displayed in line with he improved scheduling functionality in Condotiero and Almogavar.

Soothsayer is an add-on to Condotiero that assists team members record their forecast the effort they have left on their allocated assignments. While this can be done through Condotiero, the project manager may not want team members to have to navigate through that comprehensive application. Soothsayer is a simple addon that a team member can use to simply see their allocated assignments and enter their forecast.

Monarch

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Condotiero version 4.0 or Almogavar version 3.0, or later Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To create extracts, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.4 now includes our upgraded Messenger tool. Version 2.0 of this tool now features a more graphical interface.

Monarch is an application that helps programme managers or portfolio managers manage programmes or portfolios. As per the above description, the programme manager or portfolio manager is selected from a group eligible to provide this type of management and hold this position for the duration of the programme or life of the portfolio. They may even perform this role on multiple programmes or portfolios. They exercise final responsibility of decisions and results.

Constable

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Any of Castellan Systems' project management applications. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later.

Release Notes

Version 1.2 now includes our upgraded Messenger tool. Version 1.2 of this tool now features a more graphical interface.

Constable is an application that provides a central dashboard for starting all of Castellan Systems' project/programme applications. It also provides a central point for importing all timesheet data, no matter whether it's for a project, programme or support project. As well, it provides Email and Instant Messaging facilities to keep the whole team in touch. Constable turns Castellan Systems' project/programme applications in a suite.

Herald

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To export opportunity details, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.1 can now print emails.

Herald is an application that helps monitor an organisation's project/sales pipeline and determines resources required when the opportunity is formalised into a project/sale.

Steward

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To generate reports, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 4.2 now includes our upgraded Messenger tool. Version 2.0 of this tool now features a more graphical interface.

Steward is an application that helps the support team supervise the information generated by project(s) that contributed to systems in operation. Steward relies on the project teams utilising Condotiero and/or Almogavar to manage projects.

ClockKeeper

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To create extracts, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 5.0 allows the administrator to re-open a closed week and receives and sends Emails which are stored within the application’s own database for easy access and storage.

ClockKeeper is an application which enables you to track, manage and control employee time and attendance for uncompromised cost management. But unlike most of similar systems, ClockKeeper has been built with the Project Manager in mind. The package provides all of the standard functionality that similar time recording systems do, but where it excels in in the assistance it provides the Project Manager to track actual effort charged to their project(s) and match it against their budget/estimate.

QuarterMaster

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. To generate reports, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 4.0 now interfaces with Condotiero/Almogavar to obtain project role requests as defined in the project schedule. It also allows for multiple Resource Managers which may manage distinct resource pools. Finally, it has improved workflow features to notify Resource Managers when requests are submitted, notify resources and requesting Project Managers when requests are fulfilled. It now also manages the recruitment process to fill in vacant positions.

The Quartermaster Corps is responsible for supplying materials to an army in the field. QuarterMaster performs a similar role for projects, allowing the Project Manager to request resources and helping the Resource Manager supply those requests.

Librarian

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.0 has been enhanced into a full Document Management System (DMS) for your project documents. Documents can be stored within the database and check-in/check-out and version control facilities are available.

Librarian is a powerful tool that allows the Project Manager, and the whole team, keep track of project documents with its built-in Document Management System (DMS) The project manager can therefore easily locate documents when required. It maintains a register, which meets PMI & CMM requirements, but also allows for the recording of their hard copy location. It can also track and import project communications, including the details of who send it and who was the receiver.

RAIDer

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. To populate the templates, Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 3.6 now will resize the window fit user's screen.

RAIDer stands for RAID Register. RAID is an abbreviation of Risks, Actions, Issues, Defects. RAIDer helps the Project Manager record and track them. It supports Risk Analysis workshops and the preparation of Risk Management Plans including Risk Watch Lists and Action Plans. It tracks defects in all phases of a project and import defects from review documents.

Miscellaneous

Quiniela

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 3.3 now has improved security to prevent covert manipulation of tips, especially after match results are known.

Quiniela is an application that helps run a tipping competition around major competitions like the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, English Premier League, NRL, AFL, NFL or MLB, just to name a few. And yes, we use a Microsoft Access database instead of something more industrial like SQL Server; if you're using Quiniela at your workplace, your DBA team may not be too keen for you to put this database in one of their nice SQL Servers.

Almoner

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later.

Release Notes

Version 3.0 now includes inventory and asset management functionality and retail shop sales support.

Almoner is an application that helps manage the fund-raising activities of a Not-for-Profit Organisation (NPO) and tracking their expenses, be it running expenses or financial assistance provides to other as per their charter.

CastellanTools

Requirements

Microsoft Access 2013 or later.

Release Notes

Version 2.2 includes a new tool that merges multiple PDF files into one without the need for Acrobat.

Castellan Tools comprises 12 distinct tools: Remove DSN Links / Relink Database; SLQ to VBA, Access Database Health Check, Database SQL Generator, Data Dictionary, Set Database Properties, Unicode Character Map, Colour Calculator, Ribbon Assistant, Base64 Encode/Decode, Start Application using Microsoft Access Runtime and Merge Multiple PDFs into Single PDF.

Other

Employee Portal

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. It also requires Chancellor, Merchant, Artisan, Caterer, Tabernero, Innkeeper, Housekeeper, Journeyman, Craftsman or Procurator, with their database in an accessible SQL Server instance.

Release Notes

Version 2.0 now includes functionality that allows the employee to report incidents & hazards, participate in their performance appraisals, review training plans & records and view events that they a required to participate in.

The Employee Portal is a new supporting application which can be freely distributed to all employees not involve in any business process functions performed by our business information management applications. It allows employees to interact with either of those applications and record timesheets, request leave, submit expenses claims (including vehicle mileage expenses), report incidents & hazards, participate in their performance appraisals, review training plans & records and view events that they a required to participate in.

Messenger

Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 or later. Microsoft Access 2013 or later. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later. Any Castellan System's business application, with its database in an accessible SQL Server instance.

Release Notes

Version 3.0 now allows for the selection of any application's database to act as host.

Messenger is an Instant Messaging (IM) tool. It can maintained conversations with other team members. Messages can include attached files. Team members need only have access to one of our business applications databases where the conversations can be hosted and stored.

Supporting Tools

Castellan Systems is not affiliated with any of the vendors listed below. Castellan Systems will not receive any fee or commission from any of those vendors for any purchases made as a result of using any of our products. he information presented above under the heading of Supporting Tools is just that, information to assist you with sourcing the other functions that you may require at a prudent cost to you.

Microsoft Access Runtime

Please Note:

This link will take you to the Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime download page.

Unless Microsoft Office Professional (see above for specific requirements) is installed you won’t be able to use any of the Office interface facilities to import and generated Office documents. It’s assumed that a Project Manager wanting to use these applications will already have the appropriate version of Microsoft Office Professional installed, which includes Access; otherwise Microsoft Access 2016 or the Office365 Access Runtime can be downloaded at:

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express Edition

To operate various of our applications you'll require a Microsoft SQL Server instance. If you don't already have one, you can install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express Edition which can be downloaded at:

Please Note:

All of our applications' SQL Server databases have been tested on this version of SQL Server.

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

To operate various of our applications you'll require a Microsoft SQL Server instance. To manage that instance you will need SQL Server Management Studio which can be downloaded at:

Please Note:

All of our applications' SQL Server databases have been tested on this version of SQL Server.

Free Accounting Software

While our business management applications provide strong accounting functionality, they don't include payroll generation. There are companies that specialise exclusively in payroll solutions. If you are based in Australia, have a look at Free Accounting Software's products.There are now 2 versions of Free Accounting Software. A desktop version and a cloud version.

Please Note:

The desktop version is an easy to use accounting software for micro businesses, providing:

Simple worksheets for Sales, Purchases, Payroll.
Single Touch Payroll compliant.
BAS lodgement.

The desktop software can also access hosted/cloud business files. We recommend installing the desktop software and when you create your business choose the hosted cloud option. This also provides:

Electronic lodgements direct to the ATO, including BAS, STP, TFN and more.
Payroll - Single Touch Payroll (STP).
Automatic payroll award calculations.
Customised invoices and accounts receivable.
Inventory with automatic FIFO calculations.
Financial reporting.
Advanced account reconciliations.

Wave Accounting

If you are based elsewhere and you require more extensive accounting functionality, you’ll need to get some professional advice but you could have a look at Wave Accounting's Wave Suite. They provide accounting software that's powerful and either free or low cost, depending on the solution required.

Please Note:

Wave Financial Inc offer various accounting solutions, including:

Wave Payroll - an easy, more accurate way to pay employees, contractors, and yourself.
Wave Invoicing - saves you time, gets you paid, and makes managing customer information easier.
Wave Receipts - scans receipts effortlessly; anytime, anywhere. You can also eliminate manual expense tracking with their Wave Receipts mobile app.
Wave Payments - helps you get paid quickly by bank deposit, credit card, and Apple Pay.
Wave Accounting - Simple, reliable, and secure; easily manage cash flow; be ready for tax time.
And other modules.