Works on Windows, Google Chrome (Android) and Apple
- Q: Who uses it?
A: Anyone who needs to track the permit pulling process. It can also be used to track the compliance stages of the life of permits. - Q: Can I track local permits?
A: Yes, you have control of the permit and action master catalogs (pull-down lists) used to create live permit records to track the permits you encounter. -
Q: Isn't this just a simple database? My IT person says they can write this in a week.
A: Simple answer to a simple question is, no. This 25th anniversary version of Permit Tracker® is written in PHP programming language over a MYSQL database structure. There is over one year of development in just this version alone. The skill we have is demonstrated by the simple appearance of this very complex tool. Look at the low price we charge and ask yourself if is is worth waiting and paying for your IT person to try to replicate what we have done. -
Q: We issue permits, can Permit Tracker® help me?
A: No. Permit Tracker® is used by permit pullers and holders. There are many other products which are designed for use by permit issuing agencies. -
Q: What is cloud computing?
A: Instead of downloading and installing the program on your computer, the Permit Tracker® program and your data live on our server. You use any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox to run it from any computer. We assign you a unique web address that you bookmark and then you log in with your username and password. -
Q: Can anyone see my data?
A: Only people you give your unique web address to and assign them a username and password. This is very handy to let a client or staff at other locations see and/or update your data. You can control their level of access from reading only certain data to full update powers and many levels in between. -
Q: Why do I want to use cloud computing?
A: There are many advantages, the first of which is being able run the program from anywhere on any computer or smart phone. Secondly, we make programming updates automatically as part of your subscription price. Thirdly, we have mirror servers and backup your data automatically. -
Q: What happens to the program and my data if Permit Tracker® goes out of business?
A: You can backup your data to your own email address as often as your want. It is in MYSQL format. You can export your data in Excel, Word, Comma Separated Values, and .XML (web page) formats. We've been in this business for 25 years and are proud of our customer service. If we ever decide to fold our tent, each and every customer will receive a downloadable version with their data attached.
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