Did you know there are multiple ways to insert photos in ACI report? Our software actually offers nine different ways to enter photos into an appraisal. This ranges from a quick and simple Drag and Drop , to using the Gallery View feature. Here's...

ACI2010™ features UAD "pop-ups" or "helper windows" with keyboard shortcuts that facilitate data entry for quick and easy processing. Open a pop-up by pressing Ctrl+H , enter your data then press Ctrl+Enter to save and close the window...

Converting reports for UAD is much simpler than you might think! Here is an easy method in ACI Report that you will find helpful in converting existing reports to conform to UAD standards. Convert an Entire Report Complete your report as usual. Then select...

Has your office been asked if it can deliver XML or MISMO files? ACI has an eService that allows you to convert an appraisal to the MISMO 2.6/2.6 GSE compliant XML format. Once created, you can either deliver to a customer directly from within ACI, or...

With all the photos required by your clients, you may have noticed your reports getting larger – which means slower to deliver. Camera quality and resolution play a big part in filesize as well. Previously, to slim the pictures after being inserted, it...

An ACI appraiser told me the key to his success in working with ACI software is "Two eyes on the road, two hands on the wheel." He was referring to the fact that he drives his ACI software using his keyboard and shortcut keys, and seldom reaches...

In ACI Report, you can now easily configure your method for inputting UAD data and the level of assistance shown. To take a quick tour of the new UAD Environment Options, launch ACI Report, then select Options > Environment > UAD Options . You'll...

Did you know that you can use the "clone" and "import comps" features in ACI2010™ to import information from non-UAD reports into the new UAD reports? It's important to note that after you import or clone data, you must also run...

In ACI2010™ go to File > New, or select the New Form icon. The report pak pop-up window will appear. You can then choose to alphabetize your pak list and scan the selection for your UAD forms 1004, 1073, 1075, or 2055. The UAD-specific pak titles will...

New! Complete Area Feature in ACI Sketch After you've drawn a portion of your sketch, press the F9 key on your keyboard to view the Complete Area window. ACI Sketch will offer you up to three logical ways to close the area and finish your drawing...

Did you know you can easily customize your work environment in ACI Sketch? Hide Your Grid By default, a grid is displayed when you when you create a new floorplan. This illustrates the current scale of your drawing as if it were on graph paper. If you...

Did you know? ACI Sketch™ has a function called Photometrics that allows you to insert an image of a floorplan and trace over it? In fact, when you insert a scanned image or building sketch, ACI Sketch will then ask you to draw a line of known length...

Per GSE UAD Appendix B: GSE Appraisal Forms Mapping 1.1, the Neighborhood section "specifies the urban, suburban, or rural nature of the location of the subject property. One and only one of [the affected] fields (values of Property Neighborhood...

Per GSE UAD Appendix D 1.1 Field-Specific Standarization Requirements, "The appraiser must enter the total number of full baths and partial baths above grade. A three-quarter bath is to be counted as a full bath in all cases. Quarter baths (baths...

Per GSE UAD Appendix D 1.1, "The appraiser should enter any special assessment applicable to the subject property. It must be expressed as an annual or annualized amount. If there is more than one special assessment, enter the annualized sum of all...