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.