Frequently Asked Questions from Land Surveyors about Pimarc

1. What are the advantages of a web-based application?

   With web-based applications, the installation process is quick and non-disruptive. Installation happens only once (on your server or your dedicated desktop computer) and there is no need to install anything on your other computer workstations. 
   
   Typically, we can remotely log into your network and install the application without even being in your office. We can also administer updates to the application in the same manner, so you will always be running the most current version of the software without ever having to perform a manual software upgrade on your computer workstations.

2. Is Pimarc a web-based application?

   Yes. Pimarc is a secure web-based application. The application is installed on your server, or a desktop computer running Windows XP Professional, which would also serve as your file storage machine. 
   
   To access the application, you use Internet Explorer to log on, and interaction with your files (your database) is performed using secure internal web pages.

3. Can you build other applications around our existing database?

   Yes. Pimarc is a business application that was designed to deliver effective and streamlined project management. Our proprietary architecture provides the foundation for developing completely new business applications rapidly and easily. Feel free to Contact Us to discuss your needs or for more information.

4. How does Pimarc deliver lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to other solutions?

   The four areas that contribute to Pimarc's low TCO are as follows: 

   • Low Hardware Costs - You require only one desktop machine, with minimal requirements
   • Zero Operating System Costs - Pimarc requires only a computer with the Professional version of Windows, currently Windows XP Professional or Windows 7 Professional, with Microsoft's free database server software.
   • Low Customization Fees - Pimarc is configurable for virtually any office requirements and can be efficiently and expertly modified by PRL Info Systems, designers of the Pimarc software
   • Minimal Integration Costs - Pimarc software is designed for maximum integration and compatibility with other enterprise applications

5. What is Pimarc, in a nutshell?

    

   Pimarc embodies the philosophy and goals of strategic project management, in a software application that lets you view and monitor every project, and all its associated data and attached files.

6. What are the client PC requirements?

   A basic office system with 8GB of RAM. Any Browser should work to access data even on tablets. Any current Windows OS should work.

7. What are the minimum server hardware and software requirements?

   It is preferred that the desktop machine running Pimarc software not be used by other office personnel, so that it can perform optimally as a storage device for the database and all your other files, such as CAD drawings, scanned images, documents, etc.

   • Server PC: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Windoes 2012 Server
   • An Intel 3.4GMhz CPU or greater
   • min 16 GB RAM
   • High performance disk system with sufficient space to store digital files associated to database records

8. Do I need to purchase another database?

   No. Pimarc can use Microsoft SQL Express (a free download).

9. How easy is it to customize?

   Pimarc can be customized. Our application specialists are capable of modifying the application. As a rule the current version of Pimarc is not modofied unless the change would work for all our clients.  We can create unique reports for our clients.

10. Can I import data from other programs into Pimarc?

    Yes. Our specialists can assist you in importing your customer records from your accounting system into Pimarc. Importing files from MS Access, Dbase, Excel, and other programs is done swiftly and at a greatly reduced cost compared to manual coding, saving you the time and headaches of managing this migration yourself.

11. How easily does Pimarc integrate with other enterprise solutions?

    Pimarc is easily integrated with other applications that have a database structure. As such integrating with other enterprise applications is very simple. 
    
    Information from Pimarc's SQL database can pass seamlessly to your accounting system, whether you use Accpac, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, or Peachtree.

12. How long has Pimarc been available?

    Pimarc was launched in 2004, and was instantly embraced by land surveyors looking to enhance and streamline their existing project management practices. As demand continues to grow, Pimarc customers are found throughout Ontario, in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and the U.S.

13. Who is behind Pimarc?

    PRL Info Systems, creators of Pimarc software, is comprised of project management specialists, software developers, data integration and migration experts, a market analysis team, and customer support - all focused on helping our clients elevate their project management activities. 
    
    We work with key industry partners to continually enhance the Pimarc product and our customer support system.Pimarc incorporates document management technology which allows users to attach any type of document or file to a project at any time. This saves considerable administration time, not to mention office space, which would otherwise be absorbed by manually filing, storing and searching paper documents. This resulting increase in productivity generates substantial costs savings for any land surveyor.Pimarc also lets you add geographic coordinates to every project file, which can be attached to a geo-coded land base so that your projects can be displayed on a map background.