Vertigraph, Inc. Releases New, Enhanced Products for Quantity Takeoff

Vertigraph, Inc. Apr 22, 2010

Dallas, Texas -- Vertigraph, Inc., a leading developer of quantity takeoff software for the construction industry, announces the concurrent release of its BidScreen XL Version 5.0, BidPoint XL version 5.0, and SiteWorx/OS Version 3.0 software.

Vertigraph, Inc. Releases New, Enhanced Products for Quantity Takeoff

Several enhancements are included with each software release as noted below. These new releases allow the user to automatically obtain new product enhancements and upgrades via the internet. The Vertigraph solutions now operate under any Microsoft Windows Operating System platform, including the Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit versions. Adobe Acrobat Version 9 Standard is also bundled with our on-screen digitizing software, BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS to provide the contractor with the complete takeoff and document management solution.

Leading contractors take their Excel estimating to a higher level!

Microsoft Excel is, by far, the leading takeoff and estimating application in the construction industry today. It is ideal for large and small contractors. Microsoft Excel provides flexibility, ease of use and low cost that many of the assembly based, database driven estimating programs fail to deliver. Virtually any estimating process can be effectively automated using Excel. BidPoint XL and BidScreen XL are the first and only Excel add-in applications that cleverly provide the measurement interface directly in Excel.

BidScreen XL Version 5

BidScreen XL is for estimators and quantity surveyors seeking an easy to use, intuitive on-screen takeoff tool for their digital plans that integrates on-screen measuring directly into MS Excel. BidScreen XL works with virtually all of the files distributed in the construction industry including vector files such as DWG, DWF, DXF and raster files such as TIFF, CAL and PDF. By clicking on any Excel cell, you're able to view, zoom and pan the selected file while measuring a color coding items. A link to the drawing image, the digitized overlays and measurement value are all stored automatically in the workbook cell for a clear, concise audit trail. Further calculations on these measurements are easily performed with Excel formulas and functions.

Some of the enhancements added to BidScreen XL Version 5 include:

Ability to load multiple files and pages with one click.

Easily identify loaded drawings in a workbook from the new thumbnail view conveniently located on the toolbar in MS Excel.

New program setup and configuration capabilities with easily accessible toolbars.

New and improved style library with the ability to share styles across multiple users and Vertigraph programs.

The style pallet is now conveniently displayed on the takeoff screen for easy access and selection.

Ability to annotate and highlight relevant drawing information.

Eliminate negative line segments.

User definable keyboard shortcuts.

Enhanced print capabilities.

Recognized file formats expanded to include AutoCAD 2009 vector files, DWF V6, DJVU, as well as expanded PDF format library. Measure directly from all versions of AutoCAD DWG files without converting to a raster file. Users may even isolate CAD layers from DWG files and obtain exact measurements by snapping to the design object.

With Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or newer installed, BidScreen XL uses Adobe Acrobat to view all PDF files and guaranteed compatibility with future PDF versions.

For users that desire an Adobe Acrobat license, Adobe Acrobat Version 9 Standard is now bundled with BidScreen XL.

BidPoint XL Version 5

BidPoint XL is an Excel add-in application designed for estimators working with paper blueprints that seek an easy to use quantity measurement tool that documents the quantity takeoff directly in Excel. BidPoint XL requires a large format digitizer table and MS Excel.

Simply click on an Excel spreadsheet cell and electronically measure and draw items from paper plans using a digitizer tablet in seconds. An excellent audit trail is provided since the digitized quantities and drawings are saved with the Excel cell and file. A variety of colors, line styles, count symbols, area fill patterns can also be applied to the drawings. Multiple digitized drawings can be layered and viewed on screen with the ability to print a scaled color-coded printout. BidPoint XL also contains a collection of Excel estimating templates for general contracting, concrete and other sub trades.

Some enhancements included in BidPoint XL Version 5 include:

New program setup and configuration capabilities with easily accessible toolbars in the takeoff window.

New and improved style library and the ability to share styles across multiple users and Vertigraph programs.

Display the estimator designed Style Pallet conveniently on the takeoff screen for easy access and selection.

Eliminate negative line segments.

User definable keyboard shortcuts.

Ability to annotate items on the takeoff screen.

Enhnced print capabilities.

New customizable report setup.

SiteWorx/OS Version 3

SiteWorx/OS is the first takeoff tool for site excavation that works with all the leading file types distributed in the industry. With SiteWorx/OS you'll easily generate the quantity takeoff for site excavation on-screen without needing paper blueprints and a digitizer tablet.

SiteWorx/OS is ideal for general contractors and subcontractors seeking an easy to use system for calculating cut and fill volumes and material quantities from CAD and raster files. SiteWorx/OS calculates cut and fill volumes, informs yo9u of adjustments required to achieve a balanced site and displays the results in three dimensions.

Some of the enhancements included in SiteWorx/OS Version 3 include:

With Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or newer installed, BidScreen XL uses Adobe Acrobat to view all PDF files and guaranteed compatibility with future PDF versions.

For users that desire an Adobe Acrobat license, Adobe Acrobat Version 9 Standard is now bundled with SiteWorx/OS.

Vertigraph has identified a need for easy to use and affordable takeoff tools for site excavation. SiteWorx and SiteWorx/OS has been designed to address this need. The Cut & Fill software builds on Vertigraph's expertise that is demonstrated in its other easy to use and affordable Excel add-in applications; BidPoint XL, BidScreen XL and BidData.
Vertigraph, Inc., a Texas company incorporated in 1991, is dedicated to the design and marketing of easy-to-use, feature rich takeoff and estimating software. For additional information, contact Vertigraph's Sales Department at 12959 Jupiter Rd, Ste 252, Dallas, TX 75238, Telephone 800.989.4243, Telefax 214.340.94.7, Email at support@vertigraph.com or visit our web page at www.vertigraph.com.