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Appraisal Software Makes Your Job Easier

It's About YOUR Time

We create easy to learn software. Gone is the drudgery of note taking, calculating and typing the report. Complete reports in minutes with the click of your mouse.

With Professional Appraisal Software (PAS), create reports in your style - quickly and easily. Time is money. Produce professional appraisals and improve your bottom line.

Empowered Appraising

PAS is a tool designed to improve the business of appraising. Customize PAS to fit your needs.

"I had created this software for my own use and realized that a lot of other professional appraisers would benefit from the computerization of the appraisal process," explains Thom Underwood.

Read about the seeds of PAS & the history of QLSS...

The Appraisal Software Solution for Jewelry Professionals

Why PAS?

"PAS has simplified the task of doing appraisals and helped me make a better document for my clients. It is completely customizable to fit anyone's appraisal needs."

Robert Ball (PAS User since 1992)
Henry Ball Jewelers, Ohio

"Working with Quantum Leap over the past years has been great. If anyone wants to know about your appraisal software, send them to me. PAS saves time and has made appraising profitable while enhancing the reports we give our clients. Your product is sound, easy to use, and invaluable to my business."

Ted Koester (PAS User since 1996)
Herzog Jewelers, Kentucky

I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and support over the years. The PAS program is amazing, but the support you provide is even more amazing. With all of my tinkering & customizing (and screwing up) of PAS, you've never failed to quickly get me out of trouble and back up & running. I only wish all of the software I use offered this level of service. Thanks again,

Mark Cartwright, GG, ISA
Sapphire Sky Gem Lab, Fayetteville, Arkansas

ASA Article on PAS Development

Excerpt: In practical application, Quantum Leap is modeled after the valuation process, (Thom) Underwood explained. When using it, an appraiser can retrieve client data and set up worksheets. The software breaks down each part of an appraisal into components.

Full Article... (.pdf format)

 

current PAS update
4.05.0008

Improve Production NOW with Resources !

What will you find?

A variety of these items are installed with your original installation of PAS. However, users often create new items that they want to share with one another.

Components & Picklists, Sections,
Management Reports, Glossary & Appendix files

Login to get started expanding your production capabilities!

Click here to receive a free gift to QuoteActions - a series of short email messages containing a motivational quote and an action to help brighten your day!

Windows 7 - Yes, you can!

Over the past year we have carefully watched the development of Microsoft Windows 7 and worked diligently positioning PAS to install and run properly on the new operating system.  We are happy to report that our tests confirm all our hard work has paid off.  PAS installs and runs perfectly on Windows 7.

Read this important information if you are making the move to Windows 7...

Also, here is a link comparing commands in Word 2007 to Word 2003.

News & Updates

NEW - Fake Valuation Reports - Article by Adrian S. Smith, FGA

NEW - Las Vegas JCK and User Group Photos

Scottish Gem Conference Photos

I am a kayak surfer & lover of the ocean. The movie, The Cove,  impacted me. I want to share it with you & hope you are inspired to let your surfing & kayaking friends know about this disaster. Sincerely, Thom Underwood (more information)

PAS User Michael Inkpen's article on creating a PAS Template - Login to PAS Support and go to the FAQ's page.

Check the calendar for upcoming User Group Meetings

2009 Event Photos - User Group, Kayak, NAJA & Hiking

Audio of Thom's presentation at San Diego NAJA Conference - August 2009

Gem ePrice - Article by Thom Underwood

Thinking of moving PAS to a new computer?

ezSHARE™ Adapter makes file transfer easy with no added software or drivers to be installed on either computer. View adapter here.

Gem EWizard Announces Online Version of Color Communications System

GemeWizard, the developer of the groundbreaking system for describing and communicating color in gems, has announced that it will be supplying an online version of its color communication application free of charge on its website, which is located at www.gemewizard.com. Called the GemSquare Lite, the feature enables users to accurately describe a gemstone's color, and then transfer that information to a third party by email.

GemeWizard is inviting those clients who earlier purchased the original GemeSquare software to upgrade free of charge to GemeSquare 2.0. The latest version of the program includes an application called GemeSampler Lite, which is able to scan a digital photograph of a colored gem and then automatically assign its color description and GemeWizard alphanumeric Color Code.

View Press Release

For more information about Gem eWizard's integartion with PAS, please click here.

NAJA & PAS Appraisal Document Module

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) announces the collaboration with Professional Appraisal Software (PAS) to create an appraisal document module for NAJA appraisers that is in conformity with NAJA’s Minimum Standards.  Thom Underwood, GG, inventor of Quantum Leap’s PAS software (also a NAJA member) , responded to the need to have a ready-made computer generated appraisal model that conforms to the 2008 standards and protocols of NAJA and USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). read more >>>

The Appraisal Document Module is available to users in Support - Resources.

New PAS Features

Thanks to all users for their continuing feedback and feature requests. Below are just a few of your ideas that are now found in Quantum Leap.

Database Synchronization

Quantum Leap users now have the ability to synchronize two databases thereby supporting the use of two or more computers 'in the field.'

Data Import and Export provides you with the ability to merge two databases including related reports and photos.  It allows you to 'set up' the remote computer with relevant primary computer PAS data, perform the appraisal work offsite, then return and merge any new data back to your primary computer and the PAS database.

PDF Report Generator

Use of a PDF report generator for emailing reports.

USPAP 2008-2009

Certification Statement changes to USPAP are effective this year. read more >>>

Controversial GIA Diamond Cut Grading System

Read GIA's approach (Follow the links in the left column for related pages.)

PAS & Appraisal Resources

PAS Take-In Component Files & Presentation/Instructions
(Login and visit the Resources page)

PAS New Management Reports: Items or Worksheets by Inspection Location
(Login and visit the Resources page)

GIA Facetware™ Cut Estimator

Jewelers Security Alliance - Stolen Jewelry Website

Gem eWizard

Quantum Leap now fully integrates Gem eWizard, the latest in colored gem color grading systems. Gem eWizard is fully digital and makes color grading of your colored gems quick and as easy as a few clicks with your mouse. Now used in GIA's Colored Stone classes to teach color science, Gem eWizard meets your needs as well for describing and appraising loose and mounted gemstones. Find out more about Gem eWizard at http://gemewizard.com/.

You can order Gem eWizard through Quantum Leap by calling 619-265-1140 or through the GIA bookstore. Price is $545.