Software Updates

Version 4

TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE

MASTER ESTIMATOR VERSION 4.0w1!

 
This update includes features that make your take offs easier, get more information with past projects, and allows you to take off estimates with ease, faster than you could do before.

In preparation for this upgrade of Master Estimator, Tradesmen's Software has done extensive internal programming to improve the way calculation are performed as you use the program. This work under the hood, so to speak, has been done so that we can bring you the most advanced and easy to use methods today and in the future. We recommend that you add the improvements you see below. Update from your current version st that you are running the best version of Tradesmen's Master Estimator.

Bottom line: Don't get left behind! We have some great ideas and concepts to implement for tomorrow. Our plan is to stay with today's technology and listen to our customer's needs. We are programming every day to keep Tradesmen's Software the leader in 3D Masonry Estimating Software.

LATEST FEATURES

  • Elevation Take-Off!  Now, instead of making multiple custom walls for an elevation, you can now digitize wall profiles within the graphics area on D-17 
  • Revisions made on Spreadsheet Templates and Project Level Adjustments
16 BUTTON CURSOR SHORTCUTS - DIGITIZER INTERFACE

  • The latest 16 Button Cursor features are amazing time savers you should be taking advantage of . The power is in your hand! If you do not have a 16 Button Cursor, please contact us so that we may order one for you. Prices start at only $130.00
MORE INFORMATION

  • Full Functionality with current Wintab drivers
  • Selection and Keyboard pads are back – Great time savers and shortcuts to keep you working on your digitizer
  • Numerous additional internal technical improvements
  • To see what else you may be missing from past updates, visit the link below.

    http://www.tradesmens.com/past-updates
OTHER DRIVERS AND NETWORK SETUP

  • Get the latest GTCO/CalComp Driver, TW-10.07.0006.exe for your digitizer.  Please note - TW-10.06.0011.exe is not compatible with our interface, this driver will generate undesired results when digitizing.
    http://www.gtco.com/supportgtcocalcompsoftware.htm

Print Digitizer Setup Instructions

 

These updates are available to licensed users only. A passcode is required for installation. Passcodes can be obtained by calling 1-800-429-9002. Please see the table below to determine your update cost per hardware key. To verify the version you are running, simply click on the word 'Help' in Tradesmen's Software, then click on 'About Master Estimator':

VERSION RELEASE DATE   PRICE
Last 60 Days . . . . . FREE
If you are on our Yearly Technical Support Program . . . . . FREE
3/19/08 . . . . . $300 (US) First Key + $50 each additional key
8/28/07 . . . . . $1100 (US) First Key + $100 each additional key
1/11/07 . . . . . $1300 (US) First Key + $150 each additional key
10/19/06 . . . . . $2500 (US) First Key + $250 each additional key
12/10/04 or older . . . . . $4700 (US) First Key + $400 each additional key
 
Instructions for downloading and installing update:

PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

  1. BACKUP YOUR EXISTING DATA.
  2. Download the desired update program and save it to a temporary directory on your computer.  It does not matter where you save this file, just know where you put it. Examples of locations to save file(s): C:\Download or My Doucuments\Download
  3. Make sure Tradesmen’s Software is closed. Run the update program to install the update. (Double click on the file to run it)
  4. If you are installing this update from a version PRIOR to version 4.0t, dated 1/11/07, then you will want to update the Sentinel Protection Installer (this is the driver for your hardware key) by adding a checkmark to the box next to Update Sentinel Protection Installer before clicking on Finish.
  5. Launch the Program. When update program asks for a passcode call 1-800-429-9002

The installer program will show where the update program is going to be installed. Usually this will be C:\TSI\Estimate or C:\Program FIles\Estimate. If you have installed the estimating program on a different drive or in a different directory (typical with network installs), change the path to the proper drive and directory.  The update should find this location on its own.

To see "What's New" in the latest version(s) of the estimating program, click on the word 'Help', then 'What's New',  Please read about our additions and changes for 4.0 w

Not on our Yearly Technical Support Program? We encourage all of our customers to be on this program. This program entitles you to Updates and Calls for the entire year! You will SAVE MONEY if you are enrolled in this program. Updates are priced accordingly and will exceed $700 in a given year and do not include to price of support calls! In order to join our support program, you will need to be running the latest version of the software. The cost of the program is $700/year for your first license (key) and $200 for each additional license. The year of support will be active from the build date of the current version of the software. Today, that year starts on 7/28/08. Update now and 'Get on Support'!

 

  Download Updates to Version 4

Download Version 4.0v1 Update to version 4.0w1
This install requires that you are already running any version 4.0. This will update Tradesmen's Master Estimator to version 4.0w1 dated 07/28/08.
FILE SIZE: 18,653,512 bytes - file name Upd_ToW.exe

Download Full Version

Lose your CD? Registered users can download the complete Tradesmen's 3D Master Estimator. Click here to download.