Jack Feldmann
01-19-2015, 05:18 PM
Having lived a life of frustration with Inspectvue for way too many years, I finally made a switch.
When I could get a hold of someone for technical support, it always ending with a "work around", instead of a "FIX".
Porter Vally Software had always said that Version 5 is just around the corner, but it must be a very long block, because that corner is way, way off. They did admit once they really didn't have the resources to FIX the problems that were happening, they were concentrating on the new version.
My report writing time was getting painfully long because of all the work arounds, and checking and rechecking everything.
The biggest problem I had was trying convert the Inspectvue library to another software program. With over a decade of library tweaking, I really didn't want to start over. Some programs could not convert at all. Dominic did try to convert the library, but because of the convoluted way it was written, it just didn't convert well at all (not his fault). It not only brought over tons of "hidden" narratives, it changed every one of my narratives. I was looking at a ton of work to try to get the library even close to what I had.
A friend of mine suggested I try Spectacular after he had made the change from Inspectvue. I liked the style of the report, it was very close to Inspectuve.
Aaron converted my Inspectvue library with little problem. I would say it was probably 85 - 90%. I have played with it for a couple weeks, and took it on the road last week. I love the fact it runs on an i-Pad, and syncs seamlessly with ISN.
Tech support is about the best I have ever had with software, right there with Lorne Steiner. I was having a small issue, and Aaron had an update out in less than 2 days. Oh, and over the weekend at that!!!!!!
I can highly recommend Spectacular Home Inspection System. Only runs on i-Pad.
When I could get a hold of someone for technical support, it always ending with a "work around", instead of a "FIX".
Porter Vally Software had always said that Version 5 is just around the corner, but it must be a very long block, because that corner is way, way off. They did admit once they really didn't have the resources to FIX the problems that were happening, they were concentrating on the new version.
My report writing time was getting painfully long because of all the work arounds, and checking and rechecking everything.
The biggest problem I had was trying convert the Inspectvue library to another software program. With over a decade of library tweaking, I really didn't want to start over. Some programs could not convert at all. Dominic did try to convert the library, but because of the convoluted way it was written, it just didn't convert well at all (not his fault). It not only brought over tons of "hidden" narratives, it changed every one of my narratives. I was looking at a ton of work to try to get the library even close to what I had.
A friend of mine suggested I try Spectacular after he had made the change from Inspectvue. I liked the style of the report, it was very close to Inspectuve.
Aaron converted my Inspectvue library with little problem. I would say it was probably 85 - 90%. I have played with it for a couple weeks, and took it on the road last week. I love the fact it runs on an i-Pad, and syncs seamlessly with ISN.
Tech support is about the best I have ever had with software, right there with Lorne Steiner. I was having a small issue, and Aaron had an update out in less than 2 days. Oh, and over the weekend at that!!!!!!
I can highly recommend Spectacular Home Inspection System. Only runs on i-Pad.