Does HomeGauge Software Currently Run on Pocket PC?
Yes. You can download a free trial of our Pocket HG software.
(see screenshots below)
This is a data collection tool for use as a companion to our regular inspection software, making it easy for the inspector to collect data onsite and merge it into a full report. This gives you the convenience of collecting data onsite with an easy to carry Pocket PC and still lets you finish the report with our full featured Windows software. This makes it easy to add and edit photos for your report, quickly go through the final report to check for accuracy and completeness, and merge reports — especially handy for multiple inspectors working on the same inspection report.
What are the hardware requirements?
Pocket HG will run on any Pocket PC that has Windows Mobile 5 or Windows Mobile 6 and
a 240x320 (QVGA) screen. Any new Pocket PC that is running Windows Mobile 5
or 6 will have enough storage and memory to run Pocket HG.
You may want to consider getting the models with more memory and
storage for convenience or if you plan on using it for other tasks.
Also, getting one that has wireless network abilities can be useful
if you have a wireless network in your home.
Only use a Pocket PC phone model if it has a 240x320 (QVGA) resolution screen and is not labelled as a smart phone! Smart phones do not have touch sensitive screens and will not run Pocket HG. Also, the phones with the smaller screens will not run Pocket HG well.
Several Pocket PC models are available. A couple of suggestions are available on our hardware recommendations page.
Where can I find more information?
You can email us if you have any other questions at support@homegauge.com.
We also have online tours.
Screenshots of our Pocket HG software
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Startup screen
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Template selection
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Section navigation
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Customer info
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Report info section
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General report info
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| Inspection items
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Styles/Materials
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| Invoice
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Contact list
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| Select auto comments
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CYA
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| Sentence builder |
Summary preview window gives you a quick overview of the items in your report that are going to the summary. |
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Download HomeGauge PPC Theme |
To install the HomeGauge PPC theme:
Save the theme file to your Pocket PC in its "My Device\Windows" folder. You can copy the file there using ActiveSync under "Tools -> Explore Pocket PC". Note that the "My Device\Windows" folder may be hidden from view on your PC, if it is, go to the menu on the explorer window on your PC "Tools -> Folder Options", choose the "View" tab, and select the option to "Show hidden files and folders". Once the file is copied to the "My Device\Windows" folder on your Pocket PC, click on the Windows icon in the upper left corner of your Pocket PC, select "Settings" from the drop down menu, and click on the "Today" icon found in the "Personal" tab. Select the HomeGauge theme and click "ok". |
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