Guest guest Posted March 30, 2000 Report Share Posted March 30, 2000 We have HTE too. We are currently using an old version of the software on dumb terminals, which we really like. However, due to " advancements " in technology we will be moving to the new HTE gui CAD run on PCs. Right now we are able to use macros to simplify and speed some processes. For example, on a traffic stop, we just enter the unit and location and then hit the " play " key and the one of the function keys. The computer then creates the call as a traffic stop, inserts CA for the license plate state, and positions the cursor in the field ready to enter the plate. Did that make sense? We have been told that we will not be able to do that on the new version. Is anyone using the gui version of HTE? Do you like it? Do you like it better then the old version? Can you use macros? Overall I like the HTE CAD, but I don't really know any other versions, so I can't say if its better or worse then any other. Sometimes I think that there are obvious limitations, but it gets the job done. Any thoughts? Dunn UCLA PD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2000 Report Share Posted March 30, 2000 <snip> Is anyone using the gui version of HTE? <snip> Not being a real computer person, I am not sure what gui means, but we are using HTE CAD IV. While it is better than the system (not HTE) we had before, I saw several better software packages out there when we found HTE. Our biggest problem has been getting some of the software gliches fixed. I have been told that HTE will be upgrading our CAD sometime this year with a windows version, but I have only seen a handout with pictures on it, so I know nothing about it. Long McKinney Police/Fire/EMS McKinney,Texas klong@... The comments expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my departments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2000 Report Share Posted March 30, 2000 At 11:28 PM 03/30/2000 -0600, Long admitted: >Not being a real computer person, I am not sure what gui means, -------------<snip>------------ GUI = Graphical User Interface Pretty much " Windows " and mapping functions; different GUI systems support different features. Happy to be here, proud to serve. Olmstead Communications Supervisor ~on the Central California coastline~ " Not presumed to be an official statement of my employing agency. " Home E-mail: mailto:gryeyes@... http://www.gryeyes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2000 Report Share Posted March 30, 2000 We are using HTE CAD IV also. We are also to get a windows version sometime. I have been told a agency in western Kansas is currently using the Windows version and working out the bugs. We went from cards and a timeclock to CAD so we have nothing to compare this to. But I know there had to be more Dispatcher friendly programs out there. But again it is probably a budget issue and not what is best for people to use. I was reading of one that they could bring up up to 20 command lines (ctrl F7 on HTE) and we only have one to work with. But they bought a whole package for Dispatch, records and jail. But this is what we have to work with so I guess we will make the best of it an use ti to the best of our ability. ===== **Dispatchers: First to be asked, last to be told.** To Leave Internet Voice Mail or send Fax (435)309-1836 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2000 Report Share Posted March 31, 2000 What's HTE CAD? I think that CAD means Computer Aided Dispatch? Please correct me if wrong. THANKS. Victor Cabrales. NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2000 Report Share Posted March 31, 2000 << What's HTE CAD? I think that CAD means Computer Aided Dispatch? Please correct me if wrong. >> HTE : HOWARD THOMPSON ENTERPRISES CAD: COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2000 Report Share Posted April 3, 2000 We are getting HTE CAD V next month. We've been installing the codes and such. From what I've seen, its does not seem to be user friendly. Does anyone out here have experience with this newer version. We have 40 to 50 units on the street plus we dispatch for 7 fire stations. Alan in Berkeley, Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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