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David Macy
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« on: June 11, 2008, 09:39:15 PM » |
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Please offer your opinions.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2008, 09:59:23 PM » |
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Dave,
I think you did an excellent job. You dove right in after switching from another program and created your own template from scratch. Nice job!
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David Macy
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2008, 10:45:28 PM » |
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I made some changes to the plumbing section as I just had fixtures. That is kinda vague.
Thanks Dom
Wish I could figure out the item seperator and description. I keep changing to bullet and none for some areas and the program keeps putting it back. I am saving report and template.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2008, 12:53:36 AM » |
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As long as you save template you'll be set. Just remember that the separator and description are unique to each section. So you need to change it in all of them if you want it in all of them.
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Mark Burnett
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2008, 05:59:09 PM » |
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Dave,
Your report looks very nice. I like the template design. I follow ASHI standards so I have an even greater appreciation for your style report. I'm a new HIP user and I'm working towards a template design like this one. Take care, Mark...
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2008, 06:33:58 PM » |
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Thanks Mark
I would be glad to share my template with you.
It does take a lot of thought and time to set up.
I have added Illustrations from the Carson Dunlop program and others from pictures posted on various boards
Dominic has been a tremendous help.
Make sure to save and backup because one wrong move can mean a lot of wasted time.
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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2008, 07:03:40 PM » |
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Dave,
That would be great if you would be so kind as to share your template. It would be very much appreciated. I'll make every effort to return the favor. In attempting to design a template I've had numerous thoughts and ideas as to how to do it (I've never tackled something like this) trying not to miss anything and trying to formulate something that isn't to entailed but to the point, and most importantly easy for the client to follow and understand.
Are the illustrations from Carson Dunlops' Illustrated Home CD/series? They're a very useful addition.
I agree Dominic is the best. You don't find people who are as responsive and helpful as he has been. I know I couldn't ask any more of him. Anytime I've had the slightest issue/question he has been on top of it and works to a resolve.
Thanks again, Dave...
Mark
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2008, 07:21:08 PM » |
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We're actually working on a deal to resell the Cardon Dunlop's illustrations so that HIP members can get easier access to them. They really have put together a great set of illustrations.
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2008, 07:49:02 PM » |
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Dominic,
Any idea when that will happen? They are/can be a great resource and point of reference..
Mark
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2008, 10:47:21 PM » |
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I'll know more soon. I'm waiting on an email back.
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David Macy
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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2008, 08:21:02 AM » |
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Mark
I have the older version of the black and white CD illustrations on disc and I also have some colored ones from the ASHI smart track program.
If there are certain ones you want I would be glad to email them to you.
I would say there probably are about 50 that are worth having.
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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2008, 05:21:52 PM » |
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Hi Dave, I'd really appreciate it. Not knowing what's contained in the fifty that are worth having if you could e-mail those that would be great!! I hope it wouldn't be an entailed process on your part, if so a partial list would be to say the least, much appreciated. Thanks very much for extending yourself. My email address is mburnett44@wildblue.net. Thanks, Mark |
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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2008, 05:44:17 PM » |
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Here is a copy of my current template. Needs a lot of work.
By the way thanks to all the inspectors who have posted there templates and samples as it has been a big help in getting me started with HIP.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2008, 01:12:08 PM » |
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Just an FYI guys. Watch the name of the templates you download to make sure they aren't the same as another on your computer. If they are, download them and rename the file before copying it into your data folder. You don't want to overwrite something you've made.
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Scott W
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Now thats thinkin with your dipstick Jimmy!
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2008, 04:31:14 PM » |
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David,
Thanx so much for you template. Its freedom to me.. I would appreciate your latest version and then I can start tweaking it for myself ant then share it with you. Your report sample is just as great.
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David Macy
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« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2008, 05:38:23 PM » |
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Scott
This is my latest template.
I change daily.
Still need a lot of work.
I just want to tab, click and batch photos, review and email. All in about an hour.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2008, 05:40:08 PM » |
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I heard you did it in 45 minutes today  You'll get even faster the longer you use the program. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2008, 05:53:09 PM » |
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Thanx AGAIN.  |
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David Macy
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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2008, 05:56:36 PM » |
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Dom
To be truly honest. This one today was more like 30 minutes.
I had everything done on site. Only had 35 photos. Spent 10 minutes on the Nachi site finding an image and doing some research.
I just told you 45 minutes as my previous record was 55.
This was a clean house and my template was perfect for this house.
It is the 75 photo fixer uppers that take me 90 minutes. (Used to be 3 hours with previous system)
And I hardly ever bother you. (Except when I do something stupid like emailing to the wrong client) Yes this is a good reason to use the upload service!!
I would think that by next season I will be able to consistently do my reports in 30-60 minutes.
Also I have been getting compliments/Calls from my website since I changed to HIP.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2008, 06:46:25 PM » |
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