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Kelley
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 Posted - 08/29/2002 : 07:53:43
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| I use both a lap top & a desktop PC. With MS&B I can transfer my files back & forth between the computers. Can this be done with Xactimate ? |
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Admin
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Posted - 08/29/2002 : 10:51:23
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| Yes, You can use the Data Transfer option found in the Services menu. I do this as a method of backup, however the files transfered from the laptop to the desktop or not useable on the desktop since Xactimate is installed on the laptop. But as I stated it is one way to backup your estimates and since both the laptop and desktop are on a network its quick. |
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2002 : 22:14:07
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I have a laptop with DVD/RW ,would CD's make a good backup, the cost would be about 35 cents each. I had planned on doing this,especially on the road. I am sure someone has tried it, just wonder how well it works.
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Admin
547 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2002 : 22:47:28
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Hi Newt,
Yes CD's do work good. On my current assignment adjusters are using CD's. They are required to provide a backup of all of their estimates before leaving the assignment. It is nice to get one CD instead of a handful of disk. |
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2002 : 06:47:47
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Questions,questons. I keep hearing the rumble that XACTIMATE doesn't work with XP. I have ME and XP, I like the XP. I can reload to what ever works best. Any suggestions?
Next on the agenda, is my speed, my server is slow. I live in the "boondocks" and the band width is 60 cycle hum. I have been looking into wireless. Does anyone have any source info. or a system they like? If it was legal I would go Amatuer Satelite but FCC wouldn't smile on that.
It is for personal use,and I'll have to get a reading on it before I tried. I will have a ham rig set up on site with worldwide com through a phone patch open to people who need to keep in touch with home.
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ChuckDeaton
USA
373 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2002 : 18:46:47
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| There maybe a wireless ISP in your area. I know that there are several in Arkansas. Basically they cover areas where is wired coverage is impractical. |
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Cecil
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 08/30/2002 : 22:02:29
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| Xactimate works just fine with XP. |
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Dancatman
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2002 : 11:25:33
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I'm using xactimate 2001 with XP. Have not encountered a single problem yet. Knock Wood!
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Newt
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2002 : 14:31:11
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Thank you one and all,I saw no reason for xactimate not to work, the sources had problems getting set up. I had not tried it except on ME
and had no problems. I like the three cd system that HP uses on the laptop.You can wipe the disk clean and be back up in less than an hour. I have two of these laptops hp5475, cd/dvd/rw . I have me on one and xp on the other,I want both on the same op sys.
I am out of luck on the DSL here for a while anyway. We have a good provider and I can dial them up on an 800 number, but it is slow T1.
The cost is only 8 cents a minute, so I can't complain. My service is still 19.95. Ya'll be good. |
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Kelley
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2002 : 20:17:49
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| The question I was asking about was not to back up or save files, I have known how to do that for years. My question was answered though it was was a big "NO" !! It has left me with another minus on the Xactimate side. OK.... I guess that is one good reason to search for companies that will allow the use of MS&B. It sounds as if I would have to have this program turned on two computers to transfer work around. With MS&B I have some freedom, I have a program designed for adjusters not contractors. Let's face a few facts, Xactimate is not Adjuster Friendly. |
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catadj
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2002 : 23:16:10
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| Kelley are stating that you have a copy of MS&B on the laptop as well as the desktop? You would be able to transfer files between the laptop and desktop with Xactimate too if it was on both computers. |
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DonP
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2002 : 06:42:19
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| Yes, with MSB you can have it installed on both your laptop & your desk top, for one price. Will Exatacrap let you install it on both for only one fee? |
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catadj
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2002 : 11:26:01
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| No you can only install Xactimate on one PC. How many times are you allowed to install the MS&B software, what are the limits, 2 pcs, 3 pcs, as many as you want? (please no name calling) |
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Steve Miller
USA
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Posted - 09/01/2002 : 16:46:54
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Originally posted by DonP
Yes, with MSB you can have it installed on both your laptop & your desk top, for one price. Will Exatacrap let you install it on both for only one fee?
I agree with Don P. Xactimate still has problems with the 2002 version. The sketch program will crash on you in a heartbeat. It seems to be worst on XP than ME edition. I believe theMS&B software is by far superior to xcatimate. |
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ChuckDeaton
USA
373 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2002 : 21:32:11
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| I have MS&B on both my laptop and my pen tablet and can transfer files back and forth. Installation on two computers is the norm. |
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DonP
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2002 : 20:45:09
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| What, I can't understand is why companys are requiring us to use a program that is full of faults and quirks, as opposed to a proven reliable program. Although I have never used Simsol, I have been told it is a good program, as for myself I have used MSB for the past 6 years and am very happy with it, and when I have a question or a problem I can call and get an answer within the hour, at no charge. I have it installed on both my lap top & desk top and can switch files back and forth. It is also easy to download files to a disk or CD, when leaving an assignment for the office to use in case of a problem file. Seems to me that there is more going on than meets the eye! |
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