Changes in version 5.0.0.48

• – Added a new CUSTOM check box for Catalog Parts, Metal Groups, and Door Frames that allows the user to block us from overwriting the parts and groups that they mark as custom. For Catalog Parts only, we will continue to update pricing only as vendors release new price changes.
• – Corrected the City, State and Zip on the Proposal Report when no logo is included on the report.
• – Added the pricing to the cut list bid summary for parts the user’s entered a price for on the missing price screen.
• – Corrected an issue of inserting a door and the program freezing on computer systems pushing 4k resolution.
• – Added RED, YELLOW, PURPLE, and ORANGE as glass color options for glass with that color in the name.
• – Corrected the metal optimization cutting instructions from missing frame tags when running in METRIC mode.
• – Added the bottom and back I-Planes for extrusions.
• – Added a new CUSTOM check box for Catalog Parts, Metal Groups, and Door Frames that allows the user to block us from overwriting the parts and groups that they mark as custom. For Catalog Parts only, we will continue to update pricing only as vendors release new price changes.
• – Corrected the City, State and Zip on the Proposal Report when no logo is included on the report.
• – Added the pricing to the cut list bid summary for parts the user’s entered a price for on the missing price screen.
• – Corrected an issue of inserting a door and the program freezing on computer systems pushing 4k resolution.
• – Added RED, YELLOW, PURPLE, and ORANGE as glass color options for glass with that color in the name.
• – Corrected the metal optimization cutting instructions from missing frame tags when running in METRIC mode.
• – Added the bottom and back I-Planes for extrusions
• – Added the option to change both the leading and trailing angles of a stick.
• – Corrected the angle direction on face and pressure plate members for out of square frames.
• – Added a layout view tab to the fab operation screen to see all the fabs from the different detail views.
• – Added a 2d printer drawing combined option
• – Added to ability to use assemblies in the optional metal for adapters
• – Added all vinyl information to the metal fabrication screen for output to the DeMichele Group Gasket Machine.
• – Added the =DLO/ and =DLO formulas for face member fabrications
• – Added the option to add a L,R,T, or B to the L= formula for end and weep end fabs so the fab is only applied to one end on the main back members only at this time
• – Added the vertical dlo dimensions to the frame drawing in metal fabrication
• – Added a new option to create a sloped glazing frame under the out of square drop down in the graphics design screen.
• – Added the ability to do change fabrication on multiple stick at once in the graphics design screen
• – Added a right click option in the graphics design screen to set a stick or opening of an elevation to be marked “ASSEMBLED”. The default for every part is “KD” or knocked down. This will be carried through to the metal fabrication screen.
• – Added a right click option in the graphics design screen to set the Cart Name and Cart Row per stick or opening to be carried through to the metal fabrication screen
• – Added a right click option in the graphics design screen to flip the male and female vertical parts
• – Corrected the location of fabrications when manually changing the end angle type and add in the graphics design screen
• – Corrected a pricing issue on FT-Charge, Door, and Frame parts that required a user price during the bid recap.
• – If you add a miter to bevel using the change fabrication in the graphics design screen it will now draw that angle on the stick
• – Added the option to create images for assemblies if you save the image in the dies folder without the “/” symbol
• – Corrected to Flip Y fabrication location to also work for XBottom fabs
• – Corrected modifying a metal group when building a project and the name of the group not being selected in the drop down
• – Added the option to right click and export a list to a csv of frames, parts and groups depending on the screen we selected.
• – Added a new search box to the top of the screens that had long lists of projects or saved reports that didn’t have one
• – Updated catalog pricing including adding structural information for OLDCASTLE Curtainwall, along with adding several OLDCASTLE Curtainwall System options.

Changes in version 5.0.0.45

• – Added a Layout Viewer to Level 4 that allows you to place and connect elevations at any angle to create multiple views.
• – Corrected an issue with glass assemblies.
• – Added the ability to use asseblies with rules using DOOR ONLY, FRAME HT – DOOR HEIGHT.
• – Corrected some cutting instructions to list longest cuts to shortest.
• – Corrected creating new PO’s and having doors and door frames show up in the hardware tab.
• – Added the option to justify multiple sticks at once.
• – Added the option to justify multiple sticks at once.
• – Added “silver” as a glass \ panel option to match clear anodized finishes.
• – Corrected issues with building frames over 1000″
• – Corrected position of the dropdown menu’s when you have multiple screens.
• – Added new Shortcut Key – CTRL + Left click allows you to select that stick and all above.
• – Added an ADD CHARGE tab to the FRAME – ADD PARTS \ CHARGES in the graphic editor.
• – You can now capture the image of the door in the door configurator screen.
• – You can now capture the image of the door in the door configurator screen.
• – Added the ADDITIONAL HARDWARE section to the HARDWARE OPTIONS for A1 Doors with A2 frames to pick up the A2 Frame preps needed.
• – When using rim or concealed exit on sizes over 3′ or 6′, we automatically pick up the special width charge.
• – Enhanced the options to replace the threshold when inserting a door only into an opening.
• – Fixed issues with checking fabs on stops whene an ID number ended up in the end fab field.
• – Decreased the time to pricess a project into metal fabrications.
• – Added the fab formula for receptors to include “=DLo/#” i.e L=DLO/4.
• – Added the total number of cuts to the general elevation bid summary.
• – Added a custom data import screen to the metal fabrication screen.
• – Updated pricing info for vendor catalogs.
• – Minor enhancments to the overall performance of the program.

Changes in version 5.0.0.43

• – Changed 2D printer drawings to use the standard printer drawing with shading turned off. Creates a much cleaner drawing.
• – Added a RE-SAVE all frames button on the frame list screen that will allow you to re-save all the frames in that project without having to open each one individually.
• – When adding a special charge to the bid recap or purchase order the program now sets the default vendor to NULL.
• – Fixed some Typo errors in the program.
• – Corrected an issue with changing a right jamb into a corner on a frame with splices.
• – Corrected an issue in optimization if multiples gets turned off so the labels match the cut list.
• – Corrected pricing a minimum glass size during the bid recap.
• – In the Alt Bid you can change the suffix “-ALT” that is added to the frame name or remove it.
• – Added CTRL + Left Click on a horizontal or vertical to select that horizontal or vertical and all the horizontal or verticals above.
• – Added the option to use Fractions in the Misc Metal Optimization.
• – Added “Free Stick” to the right click menu in the graphic editor.
• – Added the “Edit Door” button to the editor when you click a door glass lite.
• – Added “Free Stick” to the right click menu on a stick.
• – Added an EDIT DOOR button to the right side of the screen when a door opening is selected.
• – Added the cross rail location to the description of the part in the Bid Recap.
• – Added the option to create a new Catalog Part in the graphic editor.
• – Updated pricing for February 2018.
• – Added the option to create custom data exports for all reports in the program.
• – Added the option to change the joint fabrication and add a miter to any stick in the graphic editor.
• – Corrected an issue with setting multiple DLO widths or heights to 1/32”
• – Corrected issue on optimization if multiples gets turned the labels needed to match the amount of multiple patterns
• – Added an Add Charges tab to the frame add parts screen that will then be added to the bid recap and stay with the project
• – Added the ability to use and assembly with rules “Door Only” and “Frame HT – Door Height” to be used as a door header and pick up the correct sizes
• – Added the option to justify multiple sticks at once
• – Corrected an issue with glass assemblies using other parts with a UOM of Area
• – Added “SILVER” as a glass/panel color to match clear anodized finishes
• – Corrected some cutting instruction patterns that were not coming in longest to shortest
• – Corrected the issues with building trap like frames over 1000”
• – Corrected the position of the drop downs when the program is running on a different monitor from the primary monitor
• – Corrected creating new POs and having doors and door frames to show up under the hardware tab
• – Added the CTRL + Click to also work on verticals going up.
• – Added a view menu and capture image to the door design screen
• – Changes in version 5.0.0.43 – For Fabrication
• – Added an option to manually add multiple parts and fabrications on the Metal Fabrications screen.
• – Added the option to designate specific fabs that mate with specific fabs or are a specific framing function.
• – Added the option to mirror fabrication operations to a two piece vertical that needs fabs on both sides.
• – Added the option to archive and restore Metal Fabrication projects.
• – Added the option to batch multiple Metal Fabrication lists into a single list for output.
• – Added the option to edit the barcode information that goes out to the RhinoFAB for the labels.
• – Added the option to change the joint fabrication and add a miter to any stick in the Graphic Editor screen by right clicking on a stick and selectin Change Fabrication.
• – Added a vertical slot option to the routing functions in the Metal Fabrications screen.
• – Added the ability to add fabrication formulas to stops in the metal groups.
• – Added a check box to show machine location on the misc fab operations screen.
• – Added the fab formula for receptors to include “=DLO/#”
• – Increased the speed of importing a project into the metal fabrication area of the program.

Changes in version 5.0.0.40

• – Added a Drop List database to store and recall drop lists during an optimization.
• – Added undercut rules for perimeter fillers in the metal groups.
• – Fixed removing parts added to the component list
• – Corrected markup on shop and field labor if the markup is a different value for each.
• – Corrected labor times for Face and Pressure Plates if the time was different.
• – Corrected the Fab detail view of members like Face caps and Pressure Plates to line up correctly on the screen.
• – In the Metal Fabrication screen under the fab operations you can use formulas when on the Add Multiple Fabs screen.
• – Added the message prompts to the bottoms of screens that require user input or interaction.
• – Corrected the fab screen to order the numbers correctly when the stick id column is sorted.
• – When sizing the columns on screens thru ought the program it will not retain those settings when leaving the program and coming back to them.
• – Under the metal groups for the End, Center, Weep and Weep Center formulas you can add multiple formulas by separating them with a comma(,).
• – Added the option to add “IF L” as part of the formulas for End and Weep End formulas.
• – Added the option to use “DLO” in the Center formulas for Sill Channels.
• – Added a new option in the general parameters to choose the “Standard” optimization or choose “Optional”.
• – Standard – current optimization that works for both high stock yields and good usable drops in certain situations.
• – Optional – optimizes for high stock yields only with no consideration to the drops.
• – Corrected glass assembly cut rules for parts added.
• – Added a Load Next and Load Previous frame buttons in the top right corner of the graphics editor to quickly changed between frames.
• – In the Alt Bid you can change the suffix “-ALT” that is added to the frame name or remove it.
• – Added an option to manually add multiple parts and fabrications on the Metal Fabrications screen.
• – Added the option to use fractions on the Misc. Metal screen for the length field.
• – Design style of “ALL HORIZONTALS PENETRATE ALL VERTICALS” now picks up fabrications.
• – Corrected missing fabs when reversing the joint of a vertical to a horizontal.
• – Added “Free Stick” to the right click menu on a stick.
• – Added an EDIT DOOR button to the right side of the screen when a door opening is selected.
• – Added the option to designate specific fabs that mate with specific fabs or are a specific framing function.
• – Added the option to mirror fabrication operations to a two piece vertical that needs fabs on both sides.
• – Added the cross rail location to the description of the part in the Bid Recap.
• – Added the option to create a new part when using the F2 key on a catalog part that doesn’t exist.

Changes in version 5.0.0.38

• – Updated EFCO part pricing and groups.
• – Added the EFCO 5600PG Unitized Curtain Wall System
• – Upgraded Tubelite parts and groups
• – New Metal Systems
• – Marked obsolete metal groups
• – Corrected issues with Tubelite Doors for options and add charges
• – You don’t need to exit program after changing system or group to use change.
• – Corrected issues with changing height on elevations with head channels
• – Added perimeter vinyl to the total cound of length of vinyl for totaling labor on vinly installation
• – Corrected some fabrication locations on special conditions
• – Corrected the Misc Metal Opt to recognize custom stock size and not the default if the cut piece is 288″
• – Added option to optimize in the metal fabrication screen
• – Corrected the total quantity of cross rails if grid panels and rows are used.
• – Added a link to our images update under the help menu
• – Added a link to our workbook \ getting started manual under the help menu
• – Added the option to preview frames from the metal fabrication screen
• – Added the option to apply a primary or secondary fabrication to a part in the metal fabrication under add operation
• – Added the option under primary fab of an extrusion to set a fab to be fixed bottom \ left or fixed top \ right of any stick
• – Added the option under Metal Fabrication to flip all x locations or all y locations of fabs
• – Set scroll bar to default to bottom line under misc metal optimization
• – Corrected hardware and thermal separator count when doors are added to the frame
• – If use default labor is set, then the default door labor will be automatically added to the doors when placed in an elevation
• – Corrected the dimesion units when exporting to a CAD program

Changes in version 5.0.0.36

• – Improved program routines to perform 50 to 75 times faster than before.
• – Now you can combine projects for reporting
• – Added new CAD Parameters
• – New Layout options
• – New option for setting colors for different features in the export
• – New FAB LIBRARY RULES for fabrication – used with RhinoFAB
• – Import and Export multiple projects at once
• – A separate proposal report is generated per customer selected
• – Increased speed of navigation of fabrication screen
• – Corrected issues with metric on fabrication screen
• – Corrected issues with circle out of square frames
• – Corrected total number of cuts to include all cut pieces in assemblies
• – Corrected head/sill channel lengths if more than one splice is applied
• – Added the ability to optimize the Metal Fabrication lists
• – Added more detailed information to the metal fab summary report

Changes in version 5.0.0.32

• – Added a new warning message that comes up if an Alt Bid project name is over 50 characters to prevent future errors.
• – Corrected some stick numbering issues in the metal fabrication area.
• – Corrected some hardware finish being mislabeled on doors.
• – When selecting to Print versus View a report the printer dialog window will open allowing you to select the printer of your choice.
• – Corrected an error when renaming doors in the door group database.
• – Corrected an out of memory error running metal fabrication on extremely large elevations.
• – Added checks to alert user if any there is any missing information before optimizing misc. metal and glass.
• – Corrected the Rack Schedules for glass labor to recognize any new line items that are added.
• – Added the caulking and backer rod options to the graphics design screen so that those options can be changed per frame if needed.
• – If a CMP or pricing change is made on the stock length bid summary the same change will be made to the cut metal bid summary.
• – Corrected some fabrication locations parts in metal systems with vertical undercut rules.
• – Corrected issue with number thus in graphic editor not updating quantities after save.
• – Corrected issues with General Elevation Bid Summary duplicating elevation information when rerunning the bid recap on a project.
• – Corrected fabrication on head and sill channels if the part used was an assembly.
• – Updated pricing for EFCO products.
• – For the Tubelite Catalog:
• – We have added the ability to add light shelves and sunshades to elevations.
• – Added an export option for Tubelite customers to their EZ Estimate. (Please contact the DeMichele Group for information on how to use this option)
• – Corrected formulas for Door Fabrication.
• – Updated Tubelite Pricing and Metal Systems.

Changes in version 5.0.0.30

• – Corrected editing number thus in the graphic editor not saving the change.
• – Corrected an issue in the General Elevation Bid Summary causing duplicate frame lists and weird pricing on the report. Actual bid pricing was not affected and was correct.
• – Added the option to archive multiple projects and then later restore a project if needed. You can also still permanently delete a project. If your using the network version of the software, you need to contact DeMichele Group to setup this feature on your network.
• – Fixed it so that 0 can’t be used for number thus
• – Add a Fab Library to create custom fabrications to be pulled up in the fab operations screen by the user.
• – Added the check to make sure a valid project name is being used during the alt bid.
• – Under the Parameters section of the program we add an option to print a report of catalog parts or metal groups.
• – In the Frame Items screen above the list of frames there is a new button “Change Multiple Settings” that allows you to change all of the frames settings at one time without pulling a frame up one at time.
• – Corrected the Rack Schedules for glass labor to recognize any new line items that are added.
• – Added the caulking and backer rod options to the graphics design screen so that those options can be changed per frame if needed.
• – Corrected the vents to draw correctly if a fame is reflected.
• – Corrected setting splices on an elevation to allow for one plice to have a gap and then another splice on the same frame to have no gap.
• – Corrected the ability to use edit door when a frame only is inserted.
• – Corrected added parts to show up on a copied project.
• – Increased the limit of pieces that could be cut out of a stock sheet for the glass optimization.
• – Corrected fabrication on head and sill channels if the part used was an assembly.
• – Each update also includes any pricing or design changes to parts and groups for all vendors that have been brought to our attention.
• – When sorting or filtering the project list the program will now remember those settings every time you come back to the project list.
• – Multiple changes to the Metal Fabrication screen:
• – Added the option to change the machine direction before importing a project.
• – Added a color guide to explain what information is missing or needs to be addressed.
• – Added the Bevel/Miter angle settings for output to one of our Rhino Fab Saws.
• – Added a Split Stick button to allow an item to be split into 2 different cut pieces.
• – The function keys F2, F3, F5 and F6 are now available on this screen.
• – Corrected the program from creating blank list if the New button is click and no Name is entered.
• – In the fab operations you can recall a fab from the Fab Library
• – The elevation drawing will not be in its shaded color that was preventing from seeing the stick ids on dark colored frames.
• – The filler ids now match the main stick ids of the part they are attached to.
• – Corrected the numbers on the screen when using metric.
• – Corrected an error in the Glass PO if a new line item is added.
• – Increased the speed of running Bid Recaps, POs, and Proposals for users with a very large amount of projects on the system.
• – If you renamed the labor zones we corrected the update process from renaming them back to the original names.

Changes in version 5.0.0.26

• – Corrected a pinning and unpinning issue of the main menu on left side of the program.
• – Corrected the fab orientation when a male vertical and female vertical part are switched.
• – Corrected fabrication errors when choosing the design stile of “all horizontals penetrate all verticals”
• – Corrected markup tax from showing up on the labor bid summary.
• – Correnced missing hardware on A4 doors if standard locking hardware items are added.
• – Corrected some hardware parts and quantities on ir500, 501, 501UT and 1620 metal systems.
• – Corrected the use of a Pair of doors with inframe not selecting the proper door frame material
• – Moved vinyl pieces on the BOM to the vinyl section.
• – Corrected the metric values of part lengths on the BOM, Part lists, and Project material summary reports.
• – Updated pricing for October 2015 price changes.
• – Corrected frame dimensions when using a Jamb Channel.
• – Corrected the Freq. Use Rule “Per Door Jamb Companion” to calculate correctly.
• – Corrected errors when using the option “Import DXF Frames”
• – Corrected an issue on the pop-screens, when hovering over a stick, to show the correct length as compared to the details on the right of the design editor when a stick is clicked on.
• – Improved the overall time during an update when merging parts and groups.