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Will All Appraisal Software Be Like ClickFORMS In The Future? Probably. Have you ever wondered why other appraisal software programs are not like ClickFORMS? They probably will be. Fortunately, you get the benefits today while everyone else waits. For instance, ClickFORMS has Digital Container Technology. This allows you to drop in any form you want into the report (or container). As you know each report is a Digital Container. It holds your report, scanned due diligence, worksheets, etc. It makes it easy to save, print, edit, transmit and archive. Everything is in one file. So why don't other vendors provide this same functionality? Some have tried to mimic this capability with storage files, but none offer the drag and drop simplicity and flexibility. Maybe someday they will. You get the benefit of our technology today. ClickFORMS has a built in PDF Creator. We were the first to build it into the software because we knew it would make you more productive. With the ClickFORMS PDF Creator, you can create a PDF in under 3 seconds and secure it with a simple click of the mouse. No fuss, no training, no hassles. So why don't other software vendors offer this capability. Maybe someday they will, but for now you get benefit while others have to wait. In ClickFORMS you can view and scroll through the entire report. No extra clicking or scrolling sideways to get to the second page or switching views to get to a new form. Microsoft Word doesn't make you click special buttons to see the second page. Why should appraisal software be different? Maybe someday they will all work the way Word works. Fortunately, ClickFORMS works the right way and you get the benefit today while others have to take a training class to view the report. ClickFORMS interface and operation have been certified by Microsoft. This assures you our software will work correctly on all Windows operating systems. Whether it's a tablet or desktop, it works. Plus the accessories like voice recognition or pen input on the tablet work also without having to change the program. Other vendors cannot make that claim. Why not? Eventually they will, but in the mean time, you get the benefit of hassle-free operation while others have to wait for an update. Copying what we have created in ClickFORMS is flattering. Most importantly, it is a resounding endorsement by our competitors that ClickFORMS' Digital Container Technology has, and continues to set the standard for how appraisal software should work. While our competitors copy what we did last year, we are hard at work on the next leap in productivity. Expect some amazing new things from us in the next 3-6 months. Wirelessly Transfer Photos Directly into Your Report In the next version of ClickFORMS, we are adding the ability to insert digital photos into the report directly from the camera. This is a great time saver when you're out in the field and using a Tablet PC or laptop. It completely eliminates the organization hassles in dealing with multiple inspections on the same "roll". As we near release, we'll provide more details. Right now it looks like the solution will only work on Windows2000 and up. Windows 9x and Windows ME do not support this capability. Discounts, Discounts, Discounts. We saw some posts promoting discounts and wanted to pass it along. Ken Rossman is offering a 10% discount for qualified appraisers for affiliate membership/renewals in All Area Appraisal Affiliates Network http://www.quickval.com. Plus a 10% discount (to already deeply discounted internet pricing) for any purchase of our Takacom Communications equipment line. http://hot-links.ws/Takacom.htm The AT-600 answering machine is commercial quality and features auto-paging to a beeper/cell phone etc. and micro cassette tape message storage. For more info on these discounts contact Ken at kenr@optonline.net. 20% Discount on Lygea Financial Calculators for your PocketPC. Lygea is glad to offer you 20% discount for our financial calculators Pocket 12C and Pocket 10B Plus. The promotion code for the discount is MAG622901 and valid for one month until July 23 2004. This code can be used only when purchasing from our website www.lygea.com. (Note that this online store is linked to and managed by Handango.com but the discount code is valid only when purchasing through our website). To use the code, after selecting the product to buy, key in the promotion code above and press 'RECALCULATE' We do not endorse any of these products or services, just wanted to pass the info along in case you are in the market for one of these. July 4, 2004 Holiday Schedule Just a quick note to let you know we will be closed on July 5, 2004 (Monday) in observance of the 4th of July holiday. July 4th is a Sunday. As always, we will be monitoring emails so if you need some help, send us a quick email to support@bradfordsoftware.com. Mark Your Calendar: August 4-6, San Francisco - Appraisal Today Conference If you are in the bay area plan on attending the Appraisal Today Conference in August 4-6 in the South San Francisco. Also plan on attending the "Residential Forms - What’s New in Technology" session on Thursday morning 9am to 12noon. Jeff Bradford will be speaking on new technology in residential appraising. Look for him to cover topics on mobile appraising and web-based appraising. Details on the conference can be found at http://www.appraisaltoday.com/2004conference. Plan on also attending the ClickFORMS User Group meeting that will be held at the conference. Have a Good Weekend Everyone Have a good weekend everyone. Drive safely while you're out inspecting. Be sure to tell your friends about ClickFORMS.
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