Diagrams

ViewSketch Guidelines

ViewSketch has been developed in-house by our development team and the goal is to provide a basic but high functioning sketch program that is not difficult to use.

The program is web-based so there is no software to download.

Please be aware that this is a beta version and we are still working on improvements. We welcome your feedback and suggestions!

Go to this link to get started on ViewSketch

http://34.226.224.209/

Introduction: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSp8FPHXGsj7aYs4oApCBzzIqU9cbgYj/view?usp=sharing

Diagram Sketch Abbreviations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tr-2sXDlJJVm6cY4u6LJtwu9fvZ5v5xt/view?usp=sharing

How to Zoom in ViewSketch

https://www.loom.com/share/4c3e3e9b6241454aaa715698c1cd16a9?sid=085f6bf7-a924-4cd0-915c-db8c5c5b2310

How to Delete and Edit in ViewSketch

https://www.loom.com/share/f97ad3cfa17a40ee8193afb5dddf94a5?sid=392527f2-4246-4188-a909-600307d84463

How to adjust your ViewSketch experience

https://www.loom.com/share/d85188d716a34116baf421092d2878a9?sid=95fc89db-fb39-49dd-9e3f-fdd0184e1a35

Use this URL and save it to your favorites on your browser:

http://34.226.224.209/

Now that we have the software accessible to all reps, we will no longer be accepting hand drawn diagrams unless you are a new rep doing your first inspections.

You are welcome to use a different diagram software program if you already do. Platforms such as Rapid Sketch, Apex and WinSketch are available for a fee in the marketplace.

Again - this is the beta version and we welcome your feedback and suggestions as we continue to build it out to the full version!

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Happy sketching!

Google Earth

You can walk 300' in about 30 seconds. That is a decent sized barn on a farm. If you are using a measuring wheel in the snow or the rain, it can seem like a lot longer. Now do that about 10 times for a mid-sized farm.

You can measure a 300 x 50 heifer barn in 5 seconds on Google Earth!

This is how I use Google Earth on almost every survey. 4 steps.

I get an overall view. You can also layer that on your diagram program and use as a guide.
I make major measurements and double check in the field. Of course, I look for new buildings or buildings that have been removed.
I get distance between buildings
I get section detail for homes and other buildings. I may or may not measure these on Google Earth
I do this BEFORE I get to the site