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1. Your favorite estimating software is?

IntegriClaim™  (34) 9%
PowerClaim XML  (25) 7%
SIMSOL Software, Inc.  (73) 20%
Xactware, Inc.  (204) 57%
None of the above. (22) 6%

Software Discussions

Preparing For Level 2 Certification

Hello, I’m currently using the workbook to get through to complete my Level 2 Certification. I’m a bit stuck on Chapter 4, Interior Practice Estimate C - M-Thomas It has a staircase with a landing with a second section making a U-Shaped staircase over a pantry. With the upstairs portion beginning

Posted: 02/16/2023 4:45 AM Replies: 0

hip roof

So I am a new user to Xactimate and I have this hip roof which has a 9ft extension out the front of the house that's serving as a dormer. How do I draw this in Xactimate?

Posted: 11/21/2018 4:29 PM Replies: 1

CoreLogic PropertyImagery - Feedback

I've been asked to use PropertyImagery product. Not sure how much it costs and any here has used it before. Any help is greatly appreciated.   Thanks

Posted: 11/06/2017 9:38 PM Replies: 0

Xactimate 28 Lag and Delays

I have been using v28 for several years now and from the day of install the program has had delays and lag in every aspect of preparing an estimate. The lag/delays become longer and more frequent the longer the program is running where unless I close/reopen xact it will eventually crash. I have spen

Posted: 10/28/2017 8:09 AM Replies: 3

Problems saving photos using Xactimate Online

I use the desktop version of Xactimate.  My assistant uses Xactimate online to label photos for me.  She has to save her work after only 5-10 photos because the page locks up if she tries to change more than that.  Sometimes she loses all of her changes.  The Xact Help desk has n

Posted: 09/25/2017 5:23 PM Replies: 0

Xactimate Estimate Formulas

I have an example estimate created by Xactimate and I'm trying to understand how construction material costs and labor costs are reflected in that estimate. The columns I'm trying to understand are QUANTITY, UNIT, TAX, O&P, RCV. Correct me if I get any of the following wrong. QUANTITY is the si

Posted: 03/20/2017 9:34 AM Replies: 1

SYMBILITY RAISING PRICES TO INDEPENDENT ADJUSTERS

There are a few carriers I deal with that want their estimates written in Symbility. So I pay them $15.00 per claim, and over 10 claims a month then a flat $150.00 or $1,800.00 per year.  I received an announcement from Symbility Senior Vice president announcing that they are increasing their

Posted: 05/31/2016 3:10 PM Replies: 2

Xactimate 28 Online

I am considering changing to the online version of Xactimate 28.  Does anyone have comments on how well it works, any issues or concerns as it compares to a desktop install? I would like to be able to use my laptop when traveling and my home setup when not on the road, but don't want to sacrif

Posted: 04/22/2016 6:14 PM Replies: 0


Sketch My Roof

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Forum Discussion: Preparing For Level 2 Certification

Hello, I’m currently using the workbook to get through to complete my Level 2 Certification. I’m a bit stuck on Chapter 4, Interior Practice Estimate C - M-Thomas

It has a staircase with a landing with a second section making a U-Shaped staircase over a pantry. With the upstairs portion beginning at 4’ below the level.


Simsol’s Latest Build Release with the New NFIP Forms is Now Available

Source: Simsol Blog

Build Release 8.1.13 is now available for Simsol’s Property Estimating Software. The most significant improvements are the multi-page functionality and the new NFIP Forms for the Preliminary and Final Reports. The National Flood Insurance Program’s updated flood claim forms for adjusters were updated to improve readability to make it easier for policyholders to understand.

Source: Simsol website