PlansXpress® v 3.0.15 Update
This download upgrades PlansXpress v.2, as well as applying latest updates to existing PlansXpress v.3 Users.
To download this update, you will need to log in with your User ID number and password which will verify your Support & Updates subscription is up-to-date.
If your Support & Updates has expired then make sure you renew online or call our Support Team on 0845 1234 085.
** PlansXpress version 3 installs directly over the internet. This means that your installation may take some time to download and install. Thanks for your patience. **
In this update:
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New interface with Ribbons for improved user experience
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Improved speed and refresh rates.
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Improved 3D model viewer (dockable window) with custom textures & live updating as you draw.
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New Intelli-Snap function to speed up snapping to existing points.
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Improved import of DWG & DXF files.
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Improved handling of large drawings while panning (reduced flicker).
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New Properties window for easy review and updating of entity properties.
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New 'Save as Template' option for creating your own drawing templates.
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New multi-point dimension option.
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New chain-dimension option.
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New spell checker option for text entry.
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New drawing recovery.
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New point drawing option.
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New 'curve fit' polyline allowing you to draw bezier curves.
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New security features when exporting to PDF.
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New chain-dimension option.
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New ability to explode Walls.
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New parametric symbols.
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Symbols now display in easy to use galleries
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Improved text display.
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Choose your own software look (skin)
As well as the following from our previous updates for v.2 users:
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Compatibility with Microsoft Windows® 7
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Roof windows can be placed in lean-to roofs
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A warm roof is now possible for lean-to roofs
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Stepped walls rendered better in plan view
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Hatching recognition improved for dormers, heads & cills
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Roof windows added to 3D outputs and other general issues with 3D output formats resolved
As well as the following from our previous updates for v.1 users:
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Ability to draft loft renovations including dormers, upstands, collared ceilings, roof windows etc.
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Integrates with EstimatorXpress® Plumbing & Heating Trade Edition to give you a full plumbing library to add to your plans & price up.
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Many renovation tools for pricing up alteration & refurb work.
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Stone faced cavity block wall option added.
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Timber frame option for all wall types.
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Extra roof types added including barn hips and catslide roofs.
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New 3D viewer.
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Plus much, much more…
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES FOR PLANSXPRESS v.2 CUSTOMERS
Please follow these steps if you are upgrading from PlansXpress® v.2 to PlansXpress® v.3.
If you are an EstimatorXpress® v.7 or v.8 user and intend to import from PlansXpress® v.3, please ensure you are running EstimatorXpress® 7.32 or later (including v.8).
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Download & install the latest version of EstimatorXpress®
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Download & install the latest version of PlansXpress® v.3
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