Certification software

[spraymate1]

Hi all, sorry if this question has been asked before.
I am currentlly using Formfill's free software to do my certificates, but was think of buying the Pirform sortware of the elecsa site, is/has anyone used this, feedback would be much appreciated, thanks.

 

[Simlec]

I can’t comment on the elecsa software (which i think is a rebranded software), but we use easycert which now comes with iphone/ipad form filling and it is very easy to use and has all the forms you will need. Not sure on cost as we purchased it some years ago, but i do know it costs around £60 per year to keep it all up to date and they also have online backup service in with that. Hope that helps

 

[Octopus]

My understanding is that PIRform has a free version for you to try first. I've seen a demo and liked what I saw in principle.

I'd be very interested in feed back from anyone using this for real.

One question - does PIRform have the ability to show/use/input imperial cable sizes?

 

[Octopus]

Anyone?

 

[vad25]

Hello spraymate.
I'm using PIRForm first month and finding it best of I've used before.
Vad.

 

[nathanb]

Does anyone have a copy of the ECIR but for a domestic installation like the old PIRs? What is your views on software companies

Amtech?
Easy cert?
Castline?
Megger?

 

[meggermate]

what was the verdict on the best software?

 

[mogga]

Iv used a couple each had their good points each had their bad points at the moment using Amtek no probs apart from crashing it today n had to get our IT wizz kid to remote sort it

 

[meggermate]

Thinking of using easycert.How much is the annual service charge?

 

[tony g]

Just renewed my 12 months customer care pacdkage at £59.95 + vat.
This also allows any updates etc of programs and remote storage of certificates.

Tony.

 

[daiplayer]

Tony...how do you rate software? ....do you fill in on site then email ? or do at home then email ? on site and print ? .

Ive new to certifying and just wonder the best and most efficient and prof way to do it.

 

[tony g]

The program is a doddle to use.
Also includes fire alarms/emergy ltg etc.
The certs look the part.
All my company information, test instrument information etc are all saved in my defaults.
I print out a site survey form from the menu - fill it out on site by hand and type up at night time (now).
I usually print out the final cert and post with invoice.
A few times I have emailed cert as a pdf with no probs.
I did have a problem once with a cert, I emailed tysoft and they replied immediately and sorted things out straight away.
You can download a free trial version which is fully working.

Tony.

 

[TPES]

I have easycert, how do you get to fill forms in on your iPad? Thats what I've been waiting for

 

[Simlec]

I have easycert, how do you get to fill forms in on your iPad? Thats what I've been waiting for

Have you down loaded the easycert app?

 

[trebor]

I also use easycert as simlec does, I have used it for 5 years with no problem, all new forms are uploaded before you know they exist and support is first class