PowerClaim® Customer Newsletter
May 2006

 

PowerClaim is on the Cutting Edge with Slate PC

Slate PCs are one of the newest innovations in mobile technology, and many of you have already started to take advantage of this durable, lightweight computer that can go with you anywhere. Slate PCs allow you to enter information directly into PowerClaim while still at the scene of a claim! PowerClaim works seamlessly with slate technology so that you can easily create, print and email claims as usual. For more information regarding how PowerClaim works with slate technology, please contact Hawkins Research at 1-800-736-1246.

Tip of the Month: Search Cost

When working in the line items screen, you may find it difficult to locate a specific item. The Search Cost function can save you a lot of time, energy and frustration on the line items screen by following these simple steps:

  1. Starting from the line items screen locate the blue "Craftsman Search Cost" button at the top part of the screen. (Between the "Paste Items" and "Save Macro" buttons.)
  2. Click this button, and a box titled "Material Search" will pop up.
  3. In the "Search Text" field, type a keyword for the item you are trying to locate, and then click "Search". (You can also hit "Enter" on your keyboard.)
  4. Every item that has your keyword attached to it will show up on the list.
  5. Once you find your item, double-click on it to put it into the line items screen. (You can also click once to highlight the item and then click "Insert Line Item".)

NOTE: Do not try to enter too many keywords at one time. If you are looking for a downspout rain gutter, try searching for "gutter" or perhaps "rain gutter" first.

NOTE: Do not type plural keywords. Example: If you type "gutter", several item options will be listed. If you type "gutters", no items will be listed.

 
FYI-Online FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions is posted on our website for your convenience. New PowerClaim customers have found this to be helpful when first learning to use the program, but more seasoned PowerClaim users may find it a good refresher as well. Many questions can be answered on the FAQ page.

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Customer Testimonials

Jerry Adsit from Eufaula, OK

"Our independent claim service company has been using PowerClaim for about 2 years. Their support staff is second to none, which is the main reason we would not even consider another property claim software. Thanks again, PowerClaim!"

To view other customer testimonials visit our testimonial page.


 

Meet our staff:
Mike Rogers

If anyone at Hawkins Research truly embodies the spirit of the company, it is Mike Rogers. Mike is a person that loves to have fun and has a contagious personality, but he still knows how to work hard. As the Development Support Specialist at HRI, Mike takes his responsibility to the company and customers very seriously, and does everything he can to further the development of PowerClaim. He came to HRI with a background in various disciplines and is continually using his experience and creativity to help provide customers with a quality software program. He believes in working hard, having fun, and living life to the fullest. Everyone at HRI is proud to be working with Mike Rogers.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Trade Show Update- ACE Conference

Hawkins Research Inc. will be attending the 10th Annual ACE Conferene in New Orleans, LA! The conference will take place June 12-14 at the New Orleans Marriott. If you attend, please come by and visit our booth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit the ACE Conference website for more details.

 

PowerClaim Release 16B

The latest official PowerClaim release is now available for download. This release, 16B, includes the quarterly update of the pricing database!

If you do not have access to high speed internet, a free update CD can be mailed to you. Please call or make an e-mail request to support@powerclaim.com. If you do have high speed internet, you can download the update here.

For more information about the changes and additions made to this version, please visit our online news page.

Microsoft Live Meeting

Join members of the PowerClaim support staff for free online training! Sessions are held every Tuesday at 10:30am CST and Thursdays at 2:00pm CST.

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PowerClaim Tip Sheet

For quick references when using PowerClaim a tip sheet is available for print from the website.

Printable Tip Sheet

Telephone: (800)736-1246
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