CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser User Guide

230 Pages·2008·3.97 MB·English

CCC Pathways
Independent Appraiser User Guide
VERSION 4.5
CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution User Guide
IA Edition, version 4.5
Copyright 2008 by CCC Information Services Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechan-
ical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of CCC Infor-
mation Services Inc.
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this book. CCC and the authors make no representation or warranties with respect
to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book, and specifically dis-
claim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur-
pose, and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial
damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other
damages.
Trademarks
Pathways is a trademark of CCC Information Services Inc. Microsoft Windows is
a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. All brand
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Table of Contents
Introducing CCC Pathways version 4.5 ...................................................3
CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution
and Compatible Third-Party Applications ...............................................5
Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Third-Party Programs .............................................................7
About this Guide ......................................................................................1
Using the CCC Pathways Resource Kit ...................................................3
Printing Help for CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution .........9
Installing CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution ...................11
CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution
Monthly Update Program .......................................................................33
How CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution Works ...............55
Getting CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution
Ready for Work ......................................................................................73
The Software Section .............................................................................75
The Profiles Section ...............................................................................93
The Security Section ............................................................................113
Creating a Workfile ..............................................................................115
Collision Estimating .............................................................................125
Storage and Archiving ..........................................................................151
Communicating In CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser Solution ..161
Some Common Communications Tasks ..............................................167
Printing Reports ...................................................................................177
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Working With Images ..........................................................................183
CCC Accumark Advisor ......................................................................193
Conclusion ...........................................................................................197
Appendix A - Backup and Restore ......................................................199
Appendix B: Using the Custom Profile Utility ....................................203
Appendix C: CCC Software Update Manager .....................................211
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Introducing CCC Pathways
version 4.5
CCC Pathways® version 4.5 is designed with an integrated approach to
the claims process. It is built upon a strong foundation of features and
benefits that the automotive claims industry has come to expect from a
leading estimating solutions provider. CCC continually strives to provide
high quality products.
We hope you are pleased with this new version of CCC Pathways.
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CCC Pathways Independent Appraiser
Solution and Compatible Third-Party
Applications
Compatible Operating Systems
Because CCC is constantly working to ensure that CCC Pathways works
with the most up-to-date operating systems available, we maintain a sepa-
rate document, updated quarterly, that lists the compatible operating sys-
tems (as well as required hardware). This document, CCC Technical
Requirements, available on the CCC Pathways Resource Kit (in the Doc-
umentation Library topic) and on www.cccis.com under Product Support.
Be sure your operating system is compatible with the version of CCC
Pathways that you are using.
Note For the purposes of this book, the term “Windows” will refer to all
approved Microsoft® Windows®-based operating systems (e.g.,
Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, etc.).
CCC does not support compatible third-party
applications.
CCC provides classroom, telephone and field support of CCC Pathways
Independent Appraiser Solution at a level consistently rated superior to
competitors’ support of their products. CCC is committed to maintaining
that high level of customer service and support of CCC Pathways Inde-
pendent Appraiser Solution. As a courtesy to its clients, CCC provides
limited training in basic uses of Windows.
However, literally thousands of non-CCC, third-party software products
are Windows compatible. Since CCC does not sell those products, it can-
not provide training, telephone, or field support for them. Likewise, CCC
does not support applications supplied by Microsoft® with Windows®.
These include, but are not limited to, Internet Explorer, the Microsoft Net-
work, MS-Mail, Calendar, Paint, WordPad, and MS-Fax.
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Persons who contact CCC Support or Training with questions about third-
party applications will be referred to the companies that manufacture or
support them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Third-Party Programs
As a courtesy to you, below are some basic answers to frequently asked
questions regarding third-party software. However, if you have difficulty
or questions while working with third-party software, you must call the
appropriate software manufacturer for assistance.
How can I fax an estimate or report?
1 Select View > In Process.
2 Highlight the workfile containing the data you want to fax.
3 Select File > Print.
4 When the Print dialog box opens, select a Fax printer. (Fax printers are set up
via your faxing software.)
5 Mark the reports you want to fax, and select the Print option.
How can I copy and paste a note from CCC Pathways
Independent Appraiser Solution to a word processing
document?
1 Display the note on your screen.
2 Highlight the text you want to copy, and press Ctrl+C.
3 Open the Word Processor document, and move your cursor to the desired
position.
4 Press Ctrl+V.
How can I get help with Microsoft® programs and
Windows®?
Detailed, on-line instructions for WordPad and other Windows programs
are provided by Microsoft via Start > Help on the taskbar.
For support with your Windows operating system, contact the computer
manufacturer.
If you leased your computer from CCC, contact CCC Technical Support
at [phone].
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What will I find when I open my CCC Pathways Appraisal
Solution package?
When you first get your CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution package, you
will find the CCC Pathways DVD.
The CCC Pathways DVD allows you to
• Install CCC Pathways 4.5 Program
• Install Data and Graphics
• Run Resource Kit
• Install Other Applications
• Browse DVD Contents
The Install CCC Pathways 4.5 Program link contains all the CCC Path-
ways program software. When you begin receiving your monthly update
DVDs from CCC, you will only see this link if there is a significant
upgrade to the program or if your monthly update requires one.
The Install Data and Graphics contains all the CCC Pathways databases
that you have paid for (including Chief Vehicle Specifications and the
Motorcycle Data.) It also contains graphics from the MOTOR database.
When you begin receiving your monthly update DVDs from CCC, you
will see this link each month.
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