ON CENTER RELEASES ON-SCREEN TAKEOFF® VERSION 3.4 AND QUICK BID 4.7
Enhanced programs make takeoff, estimating and bidding even easier
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – (May 15, 2007) – On Center Software, the construction software company that turns winning bids into profitable projects, announced the release of On-Screen Takeoff® Version 3.4 and Quick Bid 4.7. On-Screen Takeoff has been lauded by users for its ability to streamline the takeoff process by completing measurements and calculations using paper plans or electronic plan images — meaning faster and more accurate takeoffs. Quick Bid enables estimators to be more thorough and productive by automating many of the functions that are typically performed manually.
“We are pleased to debut the latest innovations in takeoff, estimating and bidding with On-Screen Takeoff® Version 3.4 and Quick Bid 4.7,” said Leonard Buzz, CEO of On Center Software. “These enhanced program versions will help our customers do their jobs even more efficiently, and ultimately, boost the bottom line.”
Enhancements to On-Screen Takeoff include:
New Auto Count feature that automatically finds and counts repetitive objects in the image that a user defines on the plans
Ability to auto-fill the area inside a backout with another area condition
New option for packing or zipping a bid into a separate file
Added drawing feature “snap to 90º corners” that will indicate right angles when taking off area objects
New positioning capabilities for condition legend allow user to position and format items individually
Added option to print only pages with takeoff
Added new quantity type ‘Perimeter minus backout perimeters’
Added feature to login dialog that remembers name and password
Alphabetical sort for condition list on the Takeoff tab
Added ‘Zoom Full Page’ button to the Tools toolbar
Added a ‘Tell a Friend’ feature to the main toolbar that allows users to recommend On-Screen Takeoff
Microsoft Windows Vista compatible
Enhancements to Quick Bid include:
Condition Detail print (report) has been formatted to show 19 characters for the item code (previously only showed eight characters of the code.) The entire layout has been enhanced to show two rows per one onscreen, for easier reading
Added Custom Reporting capabilities
Copy/Paste functionality has been added to the Payroll Class detail window so users can very quickly setup or change payroll classes
Added Bid Locking feature to share bids without compromising information
Bid Navigator now shows an On-Screen Takeoff® icon when a bid is set to price using Quick Bid. This will help the user know when a bid is connected to On-Screen Takeoff, keeping them from making changes (no need to go to the bids tab to see if it’s connected)
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Changed backup functionality for access databases by including a feature that asks the user if he/she would like to backup the database(s)
All Master level dialogs now indicate such on the title bar making it easier for the user to determine if they are affecting master records or just the bid records
Added Tell A Friend button, to recommend the ProfitBuilding SuiteTM.
To learn more about the On Center Software ProfitBuilding Suite of Products, including On-Screen Takeoff® Version 3.4 and Quick Bid 4.7, visit www.oncenter.com or contact On Center at 866.627.6246 or info@oncenter.com.
About On Center Software, Inc.
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, On Center Software, Inc, (OCS) is a privately held company that was formed in 1988 by construction professionals. Their mission is to transform the estimating experience of construction industry professionals by developing and supporting innovative, practical, comprehensive software solutions that turn winning bids into profitable projects. On Center combines extensive industry knowledge, a solid understanding of the estimating process and state-of-the-art technology to turn ordinary bidding data into meaningful information.