A: If you decide to upgrade to Windows® 8 or if you're in the market for a new PC, know that ACI Report is compatible with the latest Windows operating system.* To help you navigate through the new Windows 8 Modern UI Style, we've included some...

A: All of the photo editing controls can be accessed by right-clicking on a photo or thumbnail in your report. From the menu select "Edit Image" to open the Image Edit window. To crop the image, simply select "Zoom," then using your...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently released the January UAD Update and UCDP Release Notification . ACI continues to work with the GSE’s to coordinate our software implementation with their compliance release schedule. This is important for appraisers...

A: After selecting Print or Print to PDF, you will be directed to the Print Components window. In this view, you can select and deselect pages by double-clicking on components in the page list. For more informaiton, view our documentation on Printing...

A: Yes, global font changes can be made from the Options menu: Options > Report > Data Fonts. NOTE: If you are using a template, be sure to select the "Apply to future reports created with default options" check box in the Options . Click...

A: The Jump Navigation feature in ACI is the way to go. Click the Jump icon ( ) from the toolbar and a window will appear with thumbnails of your appraisal report. Double-click a form page thumbnail to jump to the selected page. To learn more about all...

A: An ENV file is short for "Envelope," the required file format for delivering appraisal reports to AppraisalPort®. This delivery option is included in the ACI eServices subscription. To send your appraisal through AppraisalPort, click on File...

A: The mapping options in ACI Report can be accessed by clicking eServices > Options > Mapping > Map Point. In this window you have the ability to: Change colors on comps and subject properties Change Fonts Change Map Style - (Hybrid or Plain...

A: In ACI Report, click Comps > Import From ACI Research. The Search Criteria window opens. (Note: Click "Clear" to clear previous searches). Narrow the search results by entering information about the property such as address, neighborhood...

A: Yes! ACI provides an easy method to access and import location maps, flood maps, and aerial views from a central menu within ACI Report. To begin the process, click on the location map icon on the Report toolbar to begin mapping your subject and comparables...

A: Yes! Additional forms can now be converted to the MISMO 2.6/2.6 GSE compliant XML format. You can now create MISMO XML files for the 2000, 2000A, LAND2, 2075, 216, and 1007 forms. Once created, you can either deliver XML to a customer directly from...

A: This nifty tool allows you to preview the list of forms within a selected pak. The report pak list will appear at the top of the screen and once one is selected, the contents of that pak will appear in the list below. To learn more about the functionality...

A: ACI Research is a great way to save comparable properties in a database to easily access them for later use. You even have the ability to auto-export your comps property data. Click Options > Environment > Integration > and check "Update...

A: One of the easiest ways to create custom report paks is to click Tools > Report Pak Utilities > Clone. Choose from the existing pak forms pool and Add, Remove or Reorder pages from the selected pak. Click Build to save your newly created pak...

A: Click Tools > Report Pak Utilities > Reorder. Then choose the report pak that you want to move and select the up and down arrows or drag and drop to change the order in which it appears. Looking for a specific report? Check the alphabetize button...