Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I got a chance to preview the software recently. I really like it. It’s MS Word based.
It produces a really nice (and informative) report.
The program, like most, takes time to learn because it has so many different features. It also has literally 1000’s of descriptive concerns which is nice.
They also have a few different report formats for pictures, which includes inline photos or putting them at the bottom of the report. It also has an auto sizing feature as well as arrows/circles, etc editing.
They also have written a template specifically following the NACHI SOP, where you can insert disclaimers for each section.
They also have online uploading and a special .pdf software upload feature which allows clients to click on a pic to zoom in on a picture. Pretty neat stuff. I'm still playing around with it, but I really like it so far.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I don’t know…it appears to be one of the least expensive at $595.00.
I use Reporthost, and it costs about $65/month(depending on the plan) which is $780/year.
I’ll keep using RH but will give clients a choice.
I haven’t had a problem with pics, but have only tried it with 30 or so photos.
I also didn’t notice the canadian thing…they reference the NEC, UBC etc. so it hasn’t been an issue yet. I also know a couple of their writers are from AZ. I’ll look out for that though.
Originally Posted By: rbennett This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Kevin
A little follow-up
You are right on the price. It is one of the most cost effective. What I was referring to was one must factor in the cost of MS word if you don't have it.
As far as the problem with the file size when many pix are added, the solution that inspectexpress has recommended to me is that I cut the file size of my pix before I bring them into the report. Something that I overlooked completely. I forgot the when one resizes a pix in word it retains the same file size. Oh well.
Software support is tops. Just yesterday I received a call from inspectexpress to help me with any additional issues that I might have. The extra support and little tricks are priceless as they say.
A little word about using software with out paying for it. We all know that it is wrong and that every protection system can be broken. I have no first hand knowledge of their protection system being compromised.
As far as how the English is said in their comments - I am told that it is very state side just not how I write. I would not want the job of being an English teacher!! Thank good everything can be changed to fit you and your market.
In short -- I am more pleased with this SW now than before
Kevin - Thanks for the question - It has forced me to make better use of this package
Originally Posted By: jwortham This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It’s the software I use Kevin.
I love it and so do my clients.
Make SURE you load up on the memory though! As stated above, when you start adding pic's it becomes a bear to use if you are not running alot of memory. I upgraded to 1 Gig and everything runs smooth now.
You can customize it so much that it's unrecognizable from the out of the box product. Custom front pages, custom narratives, reordering the report to match your inspection workflow, checklist, uploading, etc. etc. etc.