All users, including those who already upgraded to zipForm® 6, must renew their software user licenses by March 31 to continue receiving access to this valuable resource. Users who do not renew their software license by March 31 will be unable to use the program until they complete the renewal process.

Your zipForm® 6 member benefit is available in two versions: zipForm® 6 Professional (formerly WINForms Online®) and zipForm® 6 Standard (formerly WINForms® Desktop). Members can upgrade to both zipForm® 6 Professional and zipForm® 6 Standard for free.

zipForm® 6 Professional enables you to automatically import existing transactions and work online from any computer. zipForm® 6 Standard allows you to import all previously saved transactions from WINForms® Desktop. Additionally, the new File Manager lets you sync all files between your computer and online storage instantly, ensuring that you always have the most recent contracts.

Important facts about zipForm® 6:

1. Upgrading from WINForms® to zipForm® 6 is not automatic; users will need to manually upgrade to zipForm® 6.

2. Transactions in WINForms® accounts will not be lost when upgrading to zipForm® 6. All files will be seamlessly migrated to the new zipForm® 6 account.

3. On April 1, all C.A.R. members will be required to use the zipForm® 6 program.

4. Upgrading is easy. C.A.R. has provided an abundance of helpful information to assist users.

Follow one of the options below to renew your current software:

I: Renewal process for current zipForm® 6 Professional (Online):

1. Log in to your zipForm® 6 Professional via www.car.org
2. Upon log in, you will be prompted with the Renew Now button
3. You will taken to My Products page, click Renew button
4. You will need to Accept the End User License Agreement, and then click the Continue button to complete renewal process
5. You will be redirected to the zipForm® 6 Professional page, and prompted with the 14-month storage policy message board. Once you click Continue, you are taken to the zipForm® 6 Professional transaction page to access your forms
6. If you have zipForm® 6 Standard (Desktop), this will also automatically renew the desktop version. No further action is needed.

II: Renewal process for current zipForm® 6 Standard (Desktop):

1. Double-click the zipForm® 6 Standard icon on your desktop and you are prompted with the Renew Now button. Once you select Renew Now, the zipForm® 6 Standard application closes.
2. An internet window will open. You will be directed to My Products page (an internet connection is required) to click Renew button
3. Accept the End User License Agreement and click the Continue button.
4. When finished, you will be shown the message confirming that they have completed the upgrade process.
5. You must double-click the zipForm® 6 Standard icon on your desktop to resume using the software.
6. If you have been using zipForm® 6 Professional (Online), this will automatically renew the online version. No further action is needed.

III. Upgrading from WINForms® Desktop:

1. Double-click your WINForms® Desktop application
2. You will be prompted with Renew Now message box
3. A Pop-up message will appear, and you will be directed to http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/DesktopUpgrade/
4. You will choose the option to upgrade to zipForm® 6 Standard (new Desktop version)
5. As a C.A.R member, you can select PC or MAC download buttons to begin downloading in your computer from the My Products page
6. You will be taken through the download process by clicking NEXT and Accept the End User License Agreement
7. Software validation is required to complete the registration (the same as the current upgrade process). That means you need your www.car.org username and password or your NRDS number and last name.

IV: Upgrading from WINForms Online®:

1. Log in through www.car.org.
2. Click the WINForms Online® icon from Quick Links
3. You will be prompted to click the Renew Now button
4. You will be redirected to the My Products page to click on the Renew button
5. The End User License Agreement page will appear, you will need to click Yes and Continue buttons to complete the zipForm® 6 Professional upgrade process
6. You will then see the 14-month Storage Policy notice, once you click “Continue”, you’re taken to the transactions page to access the forms.

Once you’ve made the move to zipForm® 6, you can immediately access all of the transaction information that was stored in your WINForms® account. For more information on how to upgrade, click here: http://www.car.org/tools/zipForm6/. C.A.R. currently offers a host of free webinars to help you get acquainted with the new zipForm® 6 and ePUBS™ programs. For a complete webinar schedule, visit http://www.car.org/education/webinars/.

Don’t forget to add ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 to your renewed zipForm® 6 account!

It’s renewal time for WINForms® and zipForm® 6 accounts. This year, C.A.R. is offering a new free library to enhance your zipForm® 6 account You’ll find a digitized version of the Combined Hazards Book in the ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 library as well as a separate signature page file that contains the signature page found at the back of the book.

Although downloading the ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 library is simple, there are a host of upcoming webinars that detail the download process. Upgrade to either zipForm® 6 Professional or Standard prior to the webinar as you will have an opportunity to follow along with the instructor as she takes you through the download process step-by-step.

Southwest Los Angeles BOR Webinar: Download and Access ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/918126281

Palos Verdes Peninsula AOR Webinar: Download and Access ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/483288200

Citrus Valley AOR Webinar: Download and Access ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/153932120

Palos Verdes Peninsula AOR Webinar: Download and Access ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6
Fri, Apr 9, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/588291224

Don’t see your local Association listed? No problem, feel free to sign up for a free half hour webinar through C.A.R. visit this link for a complete schedule on upcoming ePUBS webinar: http://www.car.org/education/webinars/

Downloading the program is easy and begins with an upgrade to either zipForm® 6 Standard or zipForm® 6 Professional. For information on upgrading to zipForm® 6, click here: http://www.car.org/winforms/zipForm6/ . Once you’ve upgraded, follow these steps:

For zipForm® 6 Professional:

1. Log in to your account via www.car.org
2. Select the “Shop” at the top right hand corner of the screen
3. Click on the "Shop for Additional Products" link
4. Select "Forms" button and click "Add to cart"
5. Click "Add to cart" on the ePUBS™ product item and click Continue button
6. Follow order process to complete the order
7. ePUBS™ library is available in the Library Forms drop-down menu, in the Forms tab

For zipForm® 6 Standard:

1. Launch zipForm® 6 Standard on your Desktop screen
2. Select the “zipForm Store” located inside Help tab (an internet connection is required)
3. Select "Shop for Additional Products" link
4. Select "Forms" button and click "Add to cart"
5. Click "Add to cart" on the ePUBS™ product item and click Continue button
6. Follow order process to complete the order
7. ePUBS™ library is available in the Library Forms drop-down menu, in the Forms Manager page

** An internet connection is required to download the ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 library. Download times may vary, but expect download to take about five minutes, as there are a couple of large files in the ePUBS™ for zipForm® 6 library.**