When using the July 17th TOTAL update, you'll find the highly requested "Save As" feature in the file menu along with other improvements and fixes.
Save As is here and there are lots of ways to use it.
What's cool about this feature is there's no learning curve and there are lots of ways to use it. All you have to do is selectFile, and clickSave As.
Then, you'll see a window with your Appraisal Desktop folders. Simply choose the folder you'd like to save your new report in, clickSave, and begin working.
Our Beta testers love this feature. Here are some of the ways they're using it:
Redact private information to create sample reports for prospective clients.
Review past reports filled with relevant information to use in a new assignment.
Create a copy of a report when reappraising a property, or needing a different invoice number.
Some tips for using Save As:
After saving withSave As, you'll be working in the new report automatically. No need to find and open it. And at the same time, your old report will close.
Thereport descriptionof the new report will match what you've named the report in theSave As window.
It's best to clickSave Asbefore you make changes to the report if you use Auto Save. Also, keep in mind, some actions, like signing a report, also save the report.
SmartMerge is still a great option when carrying over large amounts of data from one report to another.
To download, just click "Help" (with TOTAL open), and then click "Check for Updates".
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—The TOTAL Product Team
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TOTAL —July 18, 2017Update
Saving
We've added a "Save As…" option to the File menu when editing a report.
Merging
An issue has been resolved that could prevent the Neighborhood section from merging when selecting the Overwrite all target fields option.
The issue that caused all contacts to merge from a source report instead of only those in a selected form section when using the Overwrite all target fields option has been fixed.
QuickPix Database
Thumbnails will now refresh properly after deleting an image.
Appraisal Desktop
We've made changes to the Appraisal Desktop that allow it to run faster.