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most popular topics online. View available subjects like Common Responses, Report Templates, eServices,
MapPoint, Flood Maps and more. Additional information is available in the ACI Workbook.
Quick Reference Guides
Reference and Shortcut Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions regarding ACI Report and related products.
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60 kB
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ACI Glossary
Definitions of common computer terms and terms frequently used in the ACI Collection.
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127 kB
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ACI Report Tips and Tricks
The top ACI Report tips and tricks.
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82 kB
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Using ACI2006™ SP5 under Windows Vista 64
Installation guidelines and known issues for users running ACI2006™ SP5 on 64-bit editions of Windows® Vista.
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66 kB
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ACI365™ Glossary
Defintions of commonly used ACI365 Worksite and Website terms.
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86 kB
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ACI Shortcuts Guide
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210 kB
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Lighthouse™ Shortcuts Guide
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227 kB
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CRAL Shortcuts Guide
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202 kB
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Report Functions
Working with Report Templates
Use templates to auto-populate text and significantly reduce typing time.
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708 kB
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Working with Report Paks
Use Report Pak Utilities to create, modify, clone, delete and re-order Report Paks.
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Cloning and Extracting Report Data
Use the Clone and Extract features to copy report data, text, and images from an existing report to use as a starting point for a new report.
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Editing Report Text
Helpful tips for editing and formatting text in appraisal reports.
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87 kB
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Editing Addendum Text
Accommodate overflow text in the lines of a form's comment section.
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927 kB
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Creating and Using Common Responses
Set up a list of Common Responses to expedite the completion of a report.
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777 kB
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Attaching Report Notes
Attach notes to a specific report field to record comments, suggestions, reminders, or other notes.
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83 kB
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Inserting Photos into a Report
Insert photos into a report and edit images using built-in image editing features.
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991 kB
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Using Digital Signatures
Install and use the signature tool to digitally sign completed reports using secure passwords.
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836 kB
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Running ReviewMaster
ReviewMaster analyzes reports for missing or incorrectly formatted data.
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249 kB
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Using File Lister
File Lister provides a quick and easy way to view the order information for appraisal files.
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Managing File Size
Tips for working with images and selecting file types to help manage report file size.
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56 kB
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Building a Comps Database
Build your own comparables database from property data in your appraisals reports.
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61 kB
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Printing Reports
Use the print functions in Report to streamline the printing of reports to PDF or to a printer.
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210 kB
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Report Delivery
Sending Reports via E-mail
Deliver reports quickly and efficiently to clients, lenders, and management companies.
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199 kB
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Southwest Financial Services eService Guide
Instructions for downloading and previewing orders, acknowledging orders, creating reports, and sending status updates within the eServices Inbox.
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Mapping
Using MapPoint®
Generate and import location maps for the subject property and corresponding comparables.
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774 kB
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Using Flood Maps
Generate and import flood maps for the subject property using FloodInsights.
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Using Geolocator™
Generate location maps for the subject property and corresponding comparable properties and import the finished map directly into a report using GeoLocator.
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Street Atlas USA 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009
Generate and import location maps for the subject property and corresponding comparables.
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714 kB
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Street Atlas USA 2006
Generate and import location maps for the subject property and corresponding comparables.
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715 kB
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Sketching
Sketch Integration
Import the floorplan and dimensions into a report, and set the default sketch application.
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732 kB
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Track
Creating Orders
Create orders in Track, a professional tracking system within ACI that provides the ability to keep track of all your appraisal reports.
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517 kB
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Creating Common Responses
Common Responses help standardize data entry when typing appraisal orders. Once common responses are set up, quickly fill in fields with a few clicks of the mouse.
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Adding Appraisers
Use the Track Appraiser database to create and maintain appraisers including appraiser fees, delivery options, and service areas.
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135 kB
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Adding Clients
Use the Track Client database to create and maintain clients including client fees and delivery options.
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133 kB
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Management Reports
The Reports feature in Track generates and prints over forty specific tracking reports. Reports are customizable by client, appraiser, and date range.
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381 kB
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Lighthouse™
Creating Custom Report Paks in Lighthouse™
Use Report Pak Utilities to create, modify, clone, delete and reorder report Paks.
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186 kB
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Lighthouse™ File Conversions
Convert reports created in other appraisal software packages to Lighthouse (.PDS) format.
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199 kB
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Online & PDF Guides
Order and Delivery Services
Streamline EDI delivery of reports to lenders and national appraisal firms.
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234 kB
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eData Services
Use cost valuation models and comparable data from national providers.
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907 kB
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System Utilities and Technical Guide
Run ACI System Utilities and perform database maintenance.
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