Why switch to 
Because for Appraisers, time IS money!
We know that your time is valuable – but do you? We’ve created an ROI calculator that tells you just how much your time is worth. Once you know this, you can calculate your time savings by switching to ClickFORMS. ClickFORMS won’t waste your time by crashing, or with confusing menu choices, or with interminable hold times with customer support. It just works. Switch to ClickFORMS today; Because your time IS money!
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Top 10 Reasons to Switch to ClickFORMS
Easy to learn. The program is comprised of simple, well-defined tools, not cluttered with difficult unnecessary features. We’ve just about eliminated the “learning curve” often associated with new software.
Easy to use. ClickFORMS has a few, simple features that can do many things.
Productive. Create PDFs, send email, contact support, add or open frequently used tools and programs all from within the ClickFORMS program. Getting things done with fewer steps; that’s productivity.
Saves Time. Use the time saving features such as Click Responses, Collapsible pages and Bookmarks to fly through the completion of your report! Easily navigate through your report. Speed up scrolling and reduce report clutter. Get where you want to go quickly and easily, freeing up valuable time.
Self-Contained. The program was built using Digital Container Technology. This means that everything is stored in one file. Holds your report, photos, maps, sketches and data in one location.
Reliable. ClickFORMS is the only software in the appraisal industry to earn the coveted “Designed for Windows XP” logo. We’ve eliminated the hassles often found in using software not 100% compatible.
Flexible. ClickFORMS is based on the concept of “intuitive flexibility”. The program works the way you expect it to work. The program is extremely flexible and doesn’t get in your way when you need to do a report.
ClickFORMS is clean. Easily select the tools necessary to complete the report. No need to spend time opening and closing multiple windows. It’s all there, easy to see and easy to use.
Comfortable (or Familiar)
Conforms to MS User Guidelines. If you know how to use Word, you already know how to use ClickFORMS.
Saves Money. When you add it all up, it’s less! You can simply do more things with less effort, less hassle, less training, less time, and less energy. There’s no other appraisal software like it. Have some fun and enjoy your work.
Questions About Switching
Here are some of the questions that smart customers like you have asked before switching to ClickFORMS.
My current program looks really busy; there are just so many things on the screen. Is ClickFORMS like this?
No. ClickFORMS looks very clean. We did not try to cram as much as we could into every section of the program. Everything is intuitively placed and easy to understand. But don't take our words for it, try it for yourself and see how clean it is.
Are key functions such as saving and printing disabled while I'm demoing ClickFORMS?
No, we give you a full working demo.
Nothing is disabled, nor do we put DEMO or SAMPLE when you print out a form.
What kind of assistance will I receive to learn how to use ClickFORMS?
You can contact our professional support staff; they're ready to help you. You can reach them via email directly or toll free number. We also have a personal LIVE Online Training available. Plus, you can take advantage of all the "How-To" files, User Guide, tips and other Technical documents available at www.bradfordsoftware.com.
Will it take a lot of time to learn how to use ClickFORMS?
ClickFORMS will not take 2-day seminar. If you give us 30-minutes of your time, we'll make sure that you know the basics of the program. Our goal is to make our software as hassle free and intuitive as we possibly can. We know you want to spend time doing important things, not hassling with the program.
Can I share my data
(ie., standard responses, databases, templates, reports, etc) with my co-workers?
Yes, ClickFORMS allows you to save your work to a shared directory so others in your office can have access to it. Plus, each user's preferences are saved into their own folder.
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I would like the program to automatically adjust more than just the gross living area and basement, does ClickFORMS have this flexibility?
Yes, ClickFORMS gives you a full set of adjustments including bathrooms, garages, and site to name a few. In fact, there are 14 different automatic adjustments you can pre-defined. This is cool!
Can I add any forms I want in the report?
Yes, you can add any forms you want. Whether you want to add 2055 and URAR or multiple photo pages or maps in one report, it's all there. Plus, ClickFORMS allows you to have your entire report on the screen and be able to scroll vertically through it just like in Microsoft Word. This is flexibility!
I like to write brief descriptions next to my photos, but my current software doesn't allow me to do this. Is there a way to do this in ClickFORMS?
Yes, ClickFORMS has a feature called Free Form Text which allows you to type anything you want anywhere on the form. Even on top of images. ClickFORMS is the only appraisal software that has this feature!
Can I use the same responses in my URAR in other report types without having to retype them?
Yes, ClickFORMS has global responses. What this means is that if you save a response for City in the URAR, that response will be available in the 2055 or CONDO, any other report type that has a City cell.
If I decide not to use ClickFORMS, is there a money back guarantee?
You do not have to purchase ClickFORMS before you try it. Other appraisal software vendors make you purchase their software before you can use it to complete an assignment. ClickFORMS is fully functional for 30 days, so you can complete appraisals with it and truly put it through its paces. We recommend that you complete as many appraisal assignments as you can and use the money to purchase the software. Once you decide to purchase ClickFORMS and have registered it, there are no refunds.
Product Feature Comparison
In comparing software, it’s important to determine which program will enable you to complete appraisal reports with the least amounts of hassle. It’s all about increased productivity with minimal effort. ClickFORMS’ unique built-in features were designed to make completing appraisal reports a breeze. ClickFORMS takes the hassles out of report processing.
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| Windows XP Certified. ClickFORMS is the only software in the appraisal industry to earn the coveted “Designed for Windows XP” logo. This means no more crashes, incompatibilities, and installs that wreck your system. |
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| Vertical Scrolling. Have your entire report on the screen and have the ability to scroll vertically through it, not just a page or two at a time, just like with most other Microsoft Windows applications. |
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| Industry Standard Responses. We have added industry standard responses for certain cells, so you won’t have to. Add, change, or delete these responses to fit your needs. |
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| Collapsible Pages. View what you want to see and speed up scrolling through the report. Collapsible pages are also great to keep track of the completed pages within your report. |
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| Digital Bookmark. Mark important sections in your report, then get back to them quickly through the GoTo menu. No more need to search for these places. |
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| User Specified Tools. Add Microsoft Word or any other application to your Tools menu so you can bring up that program right from ClickFORMS. |
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| Forms Manager. Display all the pages you have in your report (up to 500!). Arrange them in any order you want |
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ClickFORMS Technology
ClickFORMS is based on Digital Container Technology. Digital Containers make use of technology that allows digital objects such as forms, text, images, etc. to be stored in one file (or digital container). Within a container, these documents or objects can be viewed, edited and printed. Because it is one file, a container can be easily transmitted or archived and the documents within secured from unauthorized tampering. Containers can be merged so that documents processed by different departments or individuals can be combined to form a final document.
Forms in a Digital Container can be visualized as a stream of pages very similar to the pages you would see if scrolling through a multi-page document in Microsoft Word.
Digital Containers make it easy to store, edit and view any document or digital objects over the Internet. The user has total control over input and the document. Manipulating and editing forms in a container is the same as if they were working on their desktop in Word.
Based on Open Standards
Digital Container Technology is based on open standards. This means that any object that can be converted into a digital format, such as forms, text, photos, maps, scanned documents, etc. can be stored in a digital container. The end result is that anything that would normally go into a paper folder can go into a digital container. Once a document is in a container, you have all the conveniences found in a word processor - editing, printing, viewing, etc. A digital container can be visualized as a word processor document where you have chapters, pages, paragraphs and sentences all in a user-defined sequence. Digital Containers have the same flexibility, except that instead of dealing with just text, you can manipulate forms, images and text and anything else that is in digital format.
The Benefits of Digital Containers
• Stores everything in one place
• Easy to view, edit and print
• Easy to archive
• Easy to transmit
• Easy to secure
• Intuitive - works the way you do
Flexibility of a Digital Container
• Everything is treated as equal objects.
• Drag and Drop ease of use.
• Easy to take advantage of Internet data.
• Eliminates traditional report processing tasks.
• Easy to collaborate with co-workers/clients.
Digital Containers can be very Open and very Secure
• PKI Security and Authentication
(electronic signatures)
• Import/Export Data capabilities
• XML - MISMO Standards for Finance
• ODBC/ADO Database connections
Attention Apex Sketcher Users – ClickFORMS Integrates with Apex
ClickFORMS is well-known for integrating with other products – and sketching programs are no exception. ClickFORMS integrates with WinSketch, Areasketch, and Apex. We’re pleased to announce that the current version of Apex 3.2 now integrates with ClickFORMS versions 3.3 and higher. This means that sketches and area calculations can be brought directly into your ClickFORMS report – a real time-saver.
“We’re happy to work with you at Bradford Technologies. We feel that integrating with ClickFORMS is a win/win for everyone involved. If any of your ClickFORMS customers have questions on Apex, please have them contact us directly,” said Robert K. Smoote, Apex Product Manager.
If you’re an Apex user and would like to integrate with ClickFORMS, follow the steps below:
- In ClickFORMS, just go to Tools > Apex to launch it.
- If Apex is not an option, go to Edit > Preferences > Tools > Plug-In Tools and make sure that Apex is typed in the Menu Name column.
Note: If you are going to use Apex as your default sketcher, you should set it up as such in ClickFORMS.
- Go to Edit > Preferences > Tools > Tool Defaults
- Click on the radio button next to Apex
- Click “OK”
If you’re not on version 3.3 or higher and wish to get the latest version, please go to http://www.bradfordsoftware.com/support/support.html and choose the download option.
To download the latest version of Apex, please go to http://www.apexwin.com/v4/downloads/feeappraiser.htm.
For technical assistance with the integration of Apex version 3.2, please call Apex Software at 1-800-858-9958.
For technical assistance with ClickFORMS, email Support@BradfordSoftware.com, or, if you are a current member of our Premium Live Support, call 1-800-320-8727.
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