Using Auto Workfile Entry (AWE)

Auto Workfile Entry (AWE) allows you to download a Workfile Copy from the CCC Library or import a Workfile Copy from a local file on disk, into CCC Estimating.

This allows you to import an AWE file received from an Insurance Company claim office. This article describes how to import a Workfile Copy from CCC and from disk.

Below is a video demonstrating the process.

How to Import an Auto Workfile Entry (AWE)

Requesting a Workfile Copy from the Library

The Import Workfile Copy feature provides the ability for you to request a workfile copy from CCC, or to import a workfile copy from disk. Requesting a workfile copy from the library may take an hour or more to process.

Workfiles older than 12 months since the last saved change requires that you perform a second workfile copy request. A message alert will inform you if you need to do this.

To request a workfile copy from the library:

1. Select Action > Import Workfile Copy from the menu bar. The Select Workfile Source screen opens.
2. Select the Download copy of workfile from CCC option, then select Next.
3. Select the insurance company from the Insurance Company drop-list, then enter the claim number and Workfile ID in the appropriate required fields. Contact the insurance company for a valid Workfile ID. NOTE: The workfile ID is located on a printed copy of a previous estimate. IMPORTANT: You must select the Parent Company name in order for the AWE import to succeed. Do not use the insurance company name on the estimate print-out.
4. Select Next, then select Finish.

 

Setting Up File Export Directories

This feature provides the ability for you to set up directory location(s) CCC Estimating will use to export file for the following file data type:

• Workfile Copy - AWF Estimate

To set up file export directories

1. Select Configure > Machine Settings from the menu bar. The Machine Settings screen opens.
2. Click on the File Export link under Import/Export.
3. Select the type of file to export  (Workfile Copy - AWF Estimate File) from the Export Type drop-list.
4. Enter the export folder location or select the ellipse (...) button to browse to the folder.
5. Click OK.

Note: You can add more than one export directory.
 

Exporting Workfile Copy

To Export a Workfile Copy

1. Select the My Work Dashboard.
2. Select Workfiles from the My Work panel.
3. Select the workfile, then select Action > Export Workfile Copy from the mini-toolbar.

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