On-screen pdf files may not import cleanly. Something they need to work on. Some of the underlining data tables can be intimidating at first. Recent tech support does not have field experience.
They tend to just delete problems and not actually fix WHY a problem has occurred. Had I not asked a few questions regarding the latest version v2 I would not have known it was NOT the actual version I was running even though it clearly showed the version number.
An all new stand alone install had to be done, sending me back to square one with the program as if new out of box.
Pro:The ability to set up joints to pick up the transition parts such as going from CS to copper, like a weld-o-let die-electric nipple and copper adapter. Importing direst from Trimble's Trade Service is great. Cons continued I have been using onscreen takeoff programs for about 15 years. This is an old program that requires way to many mouse clicks. No usable hot keys. Set up of the program takes a LOT of time and tends to be an ongoing project as you add items.
Updates are few and far between. The updates are often are buggy leaving you with unexplained errors. Version had enough issues that the new v2 version is a stand alone version requiring you to start all over. Supplied spread sheets can not be customized any more. Very detailed oriented. Being able to virtually customize it is almost worth the price.
It has all the bells and whistles you want, and others you haven't thought of but they did. More geared to the mechanical contractor than the plumbing contractor but that being said, it more than handles any and all plumbing projects with ease. Will do anything and everything you want after set up, from taking off, to sending out for quotes, to pricing.
The time that is required to fully understand it, and use it with a secure comfort level will differ, depending on the user and his familiarity with estimating programs, but it will take a while till you're able to do a quote fast and efficiently. I hoped Tra-Ser would make adding new products to the system easier but from what I saw at Converge it's not.
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