What's new in Architect and Contractor 2.0

Mar 29, 2007
  • drag-and-drop capabilities;
  • object-oriented interface;
  • "Properties inspector" to view/edit properties faster;
  • new efficient data organization;
  • "Report Manager" (to work with list of your report forms);
  • "Project Notes" (to store event notes during project creation);
  • "Users Manager" (to manage access to the database through local network);
  • "Volume Formula" for more flexible and precise material estimation;
  • minor updates: new PDF filter is added for reports export; support for reports export to TIFF raster format; Fast Report component is updated to version 3.X; list of project properties is extended (for example, an ability to store firm information now); list of room properties is extended to store more detailed information about room geometry; list of element properties is extended to store more information about elements (costs of elements are divided into "materials costs" and "work costs"); data filtration capabilities are enhanced (filtration of elements of the reference list added); data sorting capabilites are enhanced; raster data compression is added to decrease network traffic and database file size; animation of illustrations is added; help system is enhanced; startup tips are added.