A: Yes. Interspect enables you to design your own unique reports with only the Systems and Items that you want. Utilizing the MS Excel spreadsheet titled Report Generator.xls available from the Support - Downloads section of this website, you can create your own System/Item report template(s) and upload them into Interspect. This enables you to write inspection reports that reflect your unique designs.
A: Yes. Interspect includes a TREC report template that has been reviewed by TREC and conforms to currently published standards.
A: Yes, Interspect comes configured with 550 pre-defined notes called "QuickText". These notes can be used "as-is" or edited to suit your needs.
A: Yes. You can add your own pre-defined notes into Interspect or modify the notes that are included with the software.
A: Yes. Interspect allows you to create one or more templates based on the Standard or TREC report templates. The boilerplage inspection templates allow you to include Introduction, Conclusion, Major Item Header and Footers and Comments for Items. New inspections are created based on the template and are preloaded with this information.
A: Yes. Templates can include images in the item comments. When inspections are created based on the template, the notes and images are automatically loaded into the inspection.
A: Yes. Interspect enables you to import your pre-defined notes directly into the database. We provide a spreadsheet that defines the format needed. The spreadsheet is located on the Support page of this website.
A: Yes, once you generate the inspection report or any other type of report, you can export it as a .pdf file. No additional software is required.
A: Yes, once you generate the inspection report or binder, you can email it directly to your client, realtor or other recipients.
A: Interspect runs on a laptop, desktop or tablet PC meeting the following requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0*
1.2 GHz P4
1 GB RAM
1GB Free Disk Space
1024x768 (XGA)
Internet connection for updates
*You will be prompted for download if required.
A: No, not at this time. The benefit of the Interspect Voice Module is that you don't need to use a handheld device. This frees up your hands to work with the tools of your trade instead of holding the device and stylus.
A: No. Interspect is written to run on an Intel platform running Windows XP natively. Microsoft does not fully support Windows XP on MacPro running a parallel desktop or boot camp.
A: Yes. You can add your logo to Interspect. The logo is placed on reports and the home page of the application. Interspect will automatically format the logo to the proper size.
A: Interspect is licensed to an inspector and does not charge per inspection generated. You can generate as many inspsections as you want with your license.
A: 1 year of support and updates are included with the purchase of an Interspect license. The annual cost to continue the maintenance is $150.
A: If you are connected to the Internet, Interspect will automatically check for updates, download and install. You do not need to un-install the software and re-install a new version. Automatic updates are currently scheduled weekly and include issue resolution and new features.
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A: Photos are added directly into the notes and are printed inline with the notes. You can add an unlimited number of photos per item. You can then size and position the photos within the note.
A: The wireless headset does not record onto a device that you carry around. The headset transmits your speech back to the laptop where voice commands and dictation are processed.
A: The wireless headset transmitter/reciever connects to the laptop via a USB port. The wireless headset transmits at 900 Mhz and automatically finds an open secure channel. This is similar to a household cordless telephone.
A: The wireless headset has a specified range of 200 feet and transmits through walls and ceilings. Actual results have demonstrated distances that exceed the 200 foot specification.
A: As you approach the range limit, the headset will beep two times to warn you before you reach the range limit. If you remain out of range for more than 15 minutes the headset will turn off.
A: On a full charge the batteries will last 8 hours.
A: When the headset battery is running low(about 5 minutes left) an audible beep will be heard through the headset as a single beep repeated every 10 seconds.
A: The headset will recharge 80% in 1.5 hours and is fully charged in 3 hours.
A: The wireless headset uses a noise cancellation microphone to minimize background noise. This is done using two microphones - one facing inward and one facing outward.Because of this configuration, wind can affect the performance of the microphone. To avoid this, turn your back to the wind to shield the microphone when outside on windy days. You can also cup your hand over the microphone to block out the wind noise.
A: During the trial period after you have become familar with the Interspect user interface, we recommend purchasing an inexpensive wired headset to try out the voice commands integrated into the software. Plantronics sells the Audio 310 which works very well with the Interspect Voice Module. You can find this microphone at local electronic shops.
