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Category: Software Features

26
AUG

Major 4.0 Release – Now you can Circle Damage Directly on the App!

In our most recent Android release, 4.0, you can now add damage directly to the app! Upgrade your Android version, to be sure you have the latest version of the app. The new version adds a brief, additional step between each photo or movie that you take. If there is no new damage, click “Next”. […]

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18
AUG

DAMAGE iD Automatic Damage Detection Demo

This demonstration was first presented at the 2021 International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas, August 16-17, 2021. This demonstration shows the capabilities now available with the recent DAMAGE iD, ProofTec Partner(ship) on AI Damage Detection. These capabilities include automatic or AI-based damage detection. Demo Format We started the demo wiping the car with a […]

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02
JUL

More Storage, Plus 20 Extra Photos on DAMAGE iD Version 3.8

We’ve just added an 20 EXTRA PHOTOS to the latest version of DAMAGE iD! You’ve asked for this for a long time… the ability to take multiple photos of a specific damage when it’s found. You want the most detail you can get … so take more photos and video! Our latest version offers 20 […]

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07
JUN

Tech Tip #2: How to Increase or Decrease Photo Brightness (Exposure)

We believe there is no better software for finding and proving damage than DAMAGE iD. However, you must take great photos in order to get an accurate, detailed digital record of your vehicles’ condition. To make taking great photos easier for you, in Android 3.7 (r54), we’ve added an exposure slider. Now when taking photos, just […]

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06
MAY

Tech Tip: How to Sort Vehicles by Numerical Unit Number

Unit numbers in DAMAGE iD can contain either numbers or letters (or a mixture of the two). Some customers mix numbers and letters in vehicle Unit Number. Some use only numbers, e.g. 0-9. When sorting vehicles by Unit Number, the order can be somewhat unexpected for users who use only numbers. For example, the default […]

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03
MAY

DAMAGE iD Version 3.7 Introduces Location Tracking on Photos

Now you have one more way to protect your fleet. We’ve just added location tracking to DAMAGE iD photos! The new features is available in Android 3.7 version 50. (This feature is not yet available for IOS/iPhone/iPad). Location tracking provides accountability for vehicle condition of your rental, DSP or car-sharing fleet! To enable, click the […]

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25
MAR

How to Bulk Archive and Delete Vehicles in the Review Portal

We’ve just added a new capability in the Vehicles (Cars) section of the Review Portal. You can now modify up to 50 vehicles at one time. This works for the following bulk actions: And you can select up to 50 vehicles with a single click. See below: In addition, we’ve added a new field “Date […]

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Sync media options

23
FEB

Get in “Sync” with 2 Powerful New Settings

We’ve just added 2 new settings in DAMAGE iD Android 3.7. (Be sure to Upgrade your DAMAGE iD Version if you aren’t already on 3.7). The 2 new options are “Sync media over Wi-Fi only” and “Photo Compression”. Here’s what they look like: Sync media over Wi-Fi only is used to conserve your mobile data […]

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Grails

04
FEB

Yes! The Upgrade to Grails 4.0 is Complete

Happy New Year! Yes, yes, it’s a bit late for that, but the DAMAGE iD A-Team dev has been a bit absorbed lately. So, what’s been going on? Infrastructure. In the past few months we’ve been working on an upgrade our customers won’t notice at first. Known as Grails 4, this very modern and high […]

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Flagged

04
NOV

Are you Going Out? You Just got Flagged!

No, thankfully, this isn’t the Corona police! ? ? How about some great news instead? ??? Yesterday, we launched an important change to the DAMAGE iD Review Portal. First, a little background. DAMAGE iD stores “Before” and “After” photos and video in a “Case”. The Case brings the 2 sets photos together for easy comparison […]

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Matrix notes

18
OCT

“The Matrix” is Launched (on Android)!

Release – 3.7 on the Android platform is now live! Be sure to visit the Google Play Store to get your upgrade. Or, view the complete, instructions to upgrade on Android devices to get your update. p.s. If you are unsure which version you have, look on the main screen. The version number appears in […]

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Matrix release

29
SEP

Be Prepared for Our Latest New Release … “The Matrix” ? ? ?

For all you movie buffs, we’ve code-named our “Neo” DAMAGE iD release … “The Matrix”! We chose this name because, now – directly on the app – you can scroll “vertically” (in time) and horizontally (over the positions of photos taken) – a “grid” (or matrix) layout. We think make identifying where a damage was […]

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15
SEP

Why Amazon DSPs are choosing to use DAMAGE iD for their Reporting System

Damage to the Fleet is the biggest Loss from profit.  It’s hard enough making a profit as a DSP Owner, never mind paying exorbitant Damage Costs. DAMAGE iD provides DSPs with an affordable software solution which monitors the condition of the Fleet sending the Date and Time-stamped Images Directly to the Owner.   DSP Dispatchers, Managers or Drivers take daily photos of the […]

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Salsa!

17
JUL

¡Atención! DAMAGE iD is now Available in Spanish

DAMAGE iD supports our global Team! We’ve added a little “Latin Flavor” to DAMAGE iD with our new Spanish version. Now fleets, DSPs and rental agencies looking for the best DAMAGE Control solutioncan use their native language. We have so many great customers from the Latin American countries. We knew we had to celebrate with […]

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25
JUN

We just Launched VIN Scanner for IOS in DAMAGE iD Version 3.3

New in IOS version 3.3 VIN scanner for accurate checkout.

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Signature pad

08
JUN

⚡Auto-Forwarding Introduced in DAMAGE iD iPhone (IOS) Version 3.2 Provides Speedy Walk-Around⚡

We are excited to announce IOS/iPhone/iPad 3.2 is now available on the App Store. Here’s what you get when you download 3.2. 1. Improved Speed of the Walk-Around by Auto-Forwarding Photos No more rotating the camera each time you walk to the next position. The overlay automatically rotates to the next position, making your walk-around […]

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Circle damage

27
APR

It’s Time to Get Specific on Identifying Damage … “Annotation” has Launched!

Annotation is a new feature which allows you to circle damaged areas, make comments and associate vehicle damage codes.

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14
APR

Couldn’t Make the Trade Show? Attend “Virtual Vegas” Instead

Please attend our ZOOM Webinar this Thursday. Find out how to save money, improve employee morale, and make customers happier. For rental agencies, DSP fleets and transportation companies struggling with accountability from their drivers, renters and lessees. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/465657418 Meeting ID: 465 657 418

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Signature on pdf

31
MAR

Android Version 3.5 – “Signature-on-Return” for DSPs and Leasing Companies

After launching the signature for initial vehicle conditions, our customers asked for “Signature-on-Return”. On March 11, we’ve released Android version 3.5, includes the ability to capture a signature of a driver on either or both going out and return! With the Corona-virus pandemic this Spring, large companies like Amazon are scrambling to meet the needs […]

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Role chart

22
FEB

We Just Added “App-Only User” Role – for Delivery Fleets, Leased Vehicles, Trucking

Recently some of our delivery customers have told us that some of their drivers are not entirely trusted. Delivery companies often switch drivers, and drivers should not be able to access all videos and photos taken by other drivers in the Review Portal. These delivery companies suggested that DAMAGE iD should include a limited access […]

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