What
is WinBidPro v15?
WinBidPro v15 is the third major Microsoft Windows release of
the GDS Storefront Estimating System. Prior to this it was an
MS-DOS program, and prior to that a CPM program!
WinBidPro is an entirely new
program that keeps the same philosophy and concepts that GDS has
always believed in. Our software has always been easy to learn,
easy to understand and use, very flexible in terms of adding and
changing information, and WinBidPro is no different. What has
changed is its ability to handle larger, more complicated jobs,
and newer, more complicated architectural systems. The
architectural glass industry is evolving, so we must evolve with
it!
Does the WinBidPro upgrade
Cost Extra?
NO! As a licensed subscriber to
GDS software, you are able to download this new v15 software at
no additional cost. Your existing license will work with both
programs. Of course new customers will need to purchase a
subscription.
Installing this new program will
add a new folder and icons to your computer. WinBidPro does not
change your older v14 software in any way, so you will be able
to use both programs on the same computer. You can import your
catalogs from v14 via an Import Utility icon on your desktop.
Many customers have spent a lot of time and effort modifying and
updating their vendor catalogs, so all of this information can
be brought into v15. We have have some new catalogs that have
been specifically configured for this
program. More catalogs will be added as go. The v15 specific
catalogs are all inclusive with full price lists, extensive
lists of framings systems, doors, and door frames, and detail
drawings.
Since the new software is so
different in how it deals with jobs and catalog information, it
is not possible to import jobs from v14. However, since
you can keep both programs on your computer, we suggest you
leave v14 on your computer for a while so that you can access any old jobs
when needed.
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