by Alena Wilson | 17 Dec 2019 | Uncategorized
Not many people know that you can frame a wall automatically in Sketch with a few clicks of the mouse. You can also view the framing and a list of all of the framing needed that is auto calculated. I also cover what to do when the wall is a load bearing wall and...
by Alena Wilson | 10 Dec 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been curious how to isolate a trade and remove the pricing so that just labor & material amounts show up on the printed report, this is the video you’ve been waiting for! For more info on the Xactimate training I offer for contractors,...
by Alena Wilson | 3 Dec 2019 | Uncategorized
There are times when you need to see the total LF, SF or SQ of the level that you’re working on in Sketch and there’s an easy way to find that total, if you know where to look! I also go over some of the areas of the properties in Sketch where you’ll...
by Alena Wilson | 27 Nov 2019 | Uncategorized
The Ctrl key is one of the most versatile shortcuts in Xactimate. I can be used to add multiple windows and doors and select multiple to easily change properties. It also changes how the sq break tool is used to create new roof extension for a roof plan in Sketch. For...
by Alena Wilson | 5 Nov 2019 | Uncategorized
There seems to be some confusion about which version of Xactimate should be used and which platform is best right now. I say….it’s up to you! Are you doing a lot of Sketching out in the field? Maybe the mobile version is the best. Are you wanting to write...
by Alena Wilson | 29 Oct 2019 | Uncategorized
There was recently a decision in the case of patent infringement from EagleView challenging Verisk’s Roof Insight and Geomni products for aerial measurement import. I received a notice by email of the outcome of the case directly from Verisk since I had ordered...
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