November 2009 - The New zipForm® 6 is Almost Here! Volume 9, Issue 11 The New zipForm® 6 is Almost Here! Get ready to enjoy the new features and functionality of the new zipForm® 6. zipForm® 6 will make filling out contracts easier than ever. It works and acts much like the old WINForms® that you are used to, so it is easy to learn. On November 16th will be your first opportunity to have a free optional upgrade to zipForm® 6, as part of your WINForms® member benefit. Should you upgrade? Let's find out. You use an Apple® computer, Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7 Yes, upgrade to zipForm® 6. The new zipForm® 6 will load on any computer, Macintosh or PC, and works smoothly with most current browser. You can even use a Windows computer in the office, and an Apple computer at home. Members with Apple computers, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 should be first in line! You spend a lot of time running around from place to place, and need to access files from multiple computers. Yes, upgrade to zipForm® 6. Sign in from your home computer, client's house, or a public computer without downloading a thing. zipForm® 6 Professional works online by using JAVA, a program that, like Adobe Reader, is standard on almost every computer. There is no need to install or load a separate forms viewer. You want to work online and you want to save time. Yes, upgrade to zipForm® 6. The first time you sign in to prepare your forms, zipForm® 6 will only take a few seconds to load. After that, each form loads instantly. You can add many forms to a transaction at once from your library, and they'll appear in the blink of an eye. The new zipForm® 6 Professional also allows online users to start filling out contracts immediately. Click the FORMS button after signing in without having to name a transaction. You take your laptop everywhere, but sometimes there isn't an internet connection. Yes, upgrade to zipForm® 6. zipForm® 6 has two versions, just like WINForms®. You can work and store your files online, so that you can work from any computer. And your files are protected just in case your computer crashes. This is called the Professional version (formerly WINForms Online®). You also have the freedom to work on your home or work computer, and storing your files there. This is called the Standard version (formerly WINForms® Desktop). As a C.A.R. member, you can use both versions for free, and the new File Manager lets you "Sync" all of your files between your computer and online storage instantly. Thus ensuring you always have your most recent contracts. You don't have a computer yet? You just bought your first fax machine. zipForm® 6 does not require much, but it does require a computer. As with any program, the newer your computer, the faster zipForm® 6 will run for you. If your computer is more than seven years old, it may be a good idea to install additional memory (RAM) before upgrading to zipForm® 6. You will need at least 1GB of RAM on your computer to run the forms smoothly. zipForm® 6 runs best on screens that are at least 1024 x 768 pixels. This makes it easier for you to read and fill out your forms. You can check on or change your screen resolution in your computer's Display Settings. On Windows computers, this is located in the Start menu under the Control Panel. On Apple computers, it is in System Preferences, under Displays. There are hundreds of other exciting improvements, big and small, that we know you will love about the new zipForm® 6. We'll be covering many of these features in upcoming newsletters, and at our online webinars.
1. zipForm® 6 is a FREE voluntary upgrade from WINForms Online® and WINForms® Desktop for all current members of the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) 2. There are two versions of zipForm® 6, and both are included as your member benefit: 3. When you upgrade, your transaction files are transferred automatically if you are an online user. If you use WINForms® Desktop, you will be asked if you would like to import your old Desktop transaction files. 4. You need your C.A.R. username and password. Sign in to use zipForm® 6 at www.car.org starting November 16th. 5. See what zipForm® 6 can do for you by attending a free webinar training. Visit www.car.org/winforms/zipform6 to sign up for our next webinar demonstration! zipForm 6 System Requirements: WINDOWS PC: - Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista, or 7) - Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard or higher) zipForm® 6 Standard and zipForm® 6 Professional Comparison Which version is right for you? zipForm® 6 Standard (Desktop version) only works on your desktop, not available from any other computer. Use this version if you do not have regular access to an internet connection or you do not want your transaction files backed up online. Use zipForm® 6 Professional (Online version), from any computer with an internet connection. Access your transaction from your home computer and in the office. Benefits that are available on both versions include:
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Monday, November 9, 2009
The New zipForm® 6 is Almost Here!
