PowerClaim® Customer Newsletter
March 2007

The first step in a full Spanish metric version of PowerClaim XML property estimating software has recently been completed. A Spanish translation of the PowerClaim XML manual is now available for download from the PowerClaim web site.

To download the manual, please visit the manual page. Feedback is welcome on the translation and can be submitted via phone or by emailing support@powerclaim.com

Read the entire Spanish manual release.

Download the Spanish translation of the PowerClaim XML manual.

 

PLRB Information

The PLRB/LIRB conference for 2007 is being held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan resort in Orlando, FL.

Make a point to stop by booth #705 and say hello. We will be showing PowerClaim Net Services and the latest new features of the upcoming release 17 of PowerClaim XML.

We will also be holding PowerClaim overview and detailed classes on Sunday, March 18th. The overview class is from 1:00 to 3:00 and the detailed class is from 3:15 to 5:15.

To signup for PowerClaim classes online, visit our website.

Learn more about PLRB/LIRB.

 

Tip of the Month: Detailed Report Descriptions

Wondering what prints out with each report available on the reports screen? The PowerClaim XML help file (and manual) lists every report and what is included, along with a sample.

To access the report description section, click on the "Help" button in PowerClaim XML. Then, look for the penultimate, titled "PDF Reports." Double-clicking will expand the topic and allow you to click on the report you wish to learn more about.

 
Sources of Value
 
Charlotte Training

The second PowerClaim XML training class of 2007 will be held in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, April 25th. The class will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a one-hour break for lunch. Register before April 6, 2007 and save $50.00 off the registration fee, for a total cost of $149.00.

Slots are still available for the Memphis class on Wednesday, March 28th. Registration is first-come, first-serve. The deadline to register is Friday, March 16th, so time is limited.

For more information on these classes or to sign up, visit our training page.

 

 
Employee Spotlight: Pedro Garces

Pedro Garces has been with Hawkins Research, Inc. since January of 2006 as an IT Technician. He is a certified MCP and MCDST with Microsoft. Recently, he has served as the primary translator of the PowerClaim XML manual for the newly released Spanish version.

Pedro is in his senior year at Murray State University, studying Telecommunication Systems Management. At HRI, Pedro is responsible for helping making sure the computer and phone systems are always up and running, which he does with a great attitude.

"Pedro is always willing and happy to help," said Crystal Rogers, Pedro's manager. "He has brought us lots of new ideas from his classes and used what he's learned here to get ahead in school."

Outside of work and study, he enjoys Martial Arts, playing basketball and watching movies.

PLRB/LIRB Class

Hawkins Research, Inc. will be holding two PowerClaim XML classes on Sunday, March 18th at the PLRB/LIRB conference in Orlando, FL. The classes are offered at no charge and open to all. You do not have to be attending the PLRB/LIRB conference to attend.

For more information and to register for a class, visit our PLRB/LIRB training page.

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