Sometimes when you enter an address, the subject location is not placed in the proper location. Unfortunately, geocoding (finding the latitude and longitude of an address) is not perfect. On occasion an incorrect placement will happen, regardless of which geocoder is used. However, if you know where the subject should be located, FloodInsights has a solution for this. We call this "Manual Placement" or "Birdseye Geocoding."

In order to move the subject to the correct location you will need to do the following. First, click on the manual placement radio button, which can be found above the GIS map. Next, left click on the GIS map or aerial photo where you want to relocate the subject (house) to. All you need to do is click once! Within a few seconds the map will redraw itself. Not only will the subject move on the map, but a new flood report will be generated for the new location as well.

Please note: When using the manual placement feature, zooming in will give you a more accurate manual placement. If you need to cover a large area, zooming out will allow you to move the subject a greater distance. To see how this feature works first hand, register for one of our Online training sessions listed below.

Did you know that you can get the EXACT latitude and longitude of the subject property by using Birdseye Geocoding? This feature uses a combination of digital street files and aerial images to provide you with the most accurate geocode possible. To add Birdseye Geocoding to your account, please call customer service at 617.737.4444. In addition, we are offering FREE Online training about this feature. Please read below for more details.

In order to help you utilize FloodInsights more effectively, we are now offering FREE Online training. This is a great way for you to learn how to utilize FloodInsights's cutting-edge features, such as: Birdseye Geocoding, One-Click Ruler and Manual Placement. Space is limited for these events. To register, click on one of the links below.

Topic: FloodInsights Training 6/29
Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Time: 4:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time
https://cdsys.webex.com

Topic: FloodInsights Training 7/7
Date: Thursday, July 7, 2005
Time: 1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time
https://cdsys.webex.com

Topic: Flood Insights Training 7/13
Date: Wednesday July 17th, 2005
Time: 11:00am Eastern Daylight Time
https://cdsys.webex.com

FloodInsights is considering adding plat maps, topo maps and assessor data to its Web site. We're trying to gauge if there is enough interest to warrant this. If you are interested, please let us know. We may want to ask you some follow up questions as well. Please contact Amanda at 1.800.746.7797 or ahahngraves@cdsys.com

FloodInsights will be exhibiting at the following upcoming conference. Whether you're a customer or prospect, we'd love to meet with you onsite at this exceptional event! Feel free to stop by our booth, or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact Charles Kane at 617.737.4444 or ckane@cdsys.com

Appraisal Today 2005 National Conference
August 10 - 13, 2005
South San Francisco, CA

Attention Appraisers! Earn additional lookups by referring a peer who signs up for Flood- Insights. To refer someone, please provide the contact information of the appraiser you are referring, and email Charles Kane at: 617.737.4444 or ckane@cdsys.com

**If the referred appraiser signs up, we will give the person who referred them 25 lookups or 20% of the lookups that the referred appraiser purchased (whichever is the greater number). There is no limit on the number of people you can refer! Please note: This offer doesn't include purchases of one or five lookups!

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