Roof drawing and editing in CAD software can be everything from basic through to comprehensive. The roof tool in PlansXpress has always been good but we wanted to make it really great – and that’s what we’ve done! PlansXpress has undergone a complete re-imagination and re-write of the software’s roofing capabilities.
If you’re new to PlansXpress – after you’ve read this – check out the rest of the software’s delights here. If you’re a PlansXpress owner or subscriber – then fill your boots! The updated PlansXpress is a matter of weeks away now…
First we’ll show you some amazing images of the creations produced by the test team – and then further down the page you’ll find more details on the new capabilities. Enjoy!
Amazing! As you can see PlansXpress can now tackle just about anything. Add the 3D PhotoVisualiser (a plug-in for PlansXpress that you can purchase) and you can enhance your images using solid rendering as shown here – or textured. You can also place the image in-situ either using a background from the software or onto a photo of the location the extension or new build will be set in. Looks great on your website, social media or in the customer’s inbox.
Here are the images before going into 3DPhotoVisualiser. They’re created by the PlansXpress onboard 3D model. These too can be saved as a png file in the software.
The new editing tools allow you to, say, change a gable into a barn hip or increase the soffit width or change the pitch of one or all of the roof faces. A game changer!
Tom our Tech Support Manager says ‘As a roofer by trade before I joined HBXL, I can safely say that the new PlansXpress update is a delight. Pretty much everything I’m asked for roofing wise, PlansXpress will soon do!’
Of course because of our X-connex function, when we make updates to PlansXpress we have to make updates to EstimatorXpress to price what you draw or take off. So there is a great new update to EstimatorXpress 2021 to tidily handle these drawing improvements.
Yet-to-be PlansXpress users can call us on 0117 916 7898 for more information, to arrange an online demonstration, a free 14-day trial or go straight to the shop to subscribe or buy outright.
For users – as with every update or addition of new features, you need to have an in-date Support & Updates package (if you subscribe you automatically receive the updates). If your package has expired (the first 12 months of an outright purchase includes Support & Updates) then it is time to renew here. If your PlansXpress is an earlier version i.e. old, less ‘featureful’ then now is the time to upgrade here. You’ll get ALL the updates that have occurred previously, and of course all the upcoming new features. If you have any queries about the software or the new CAD roof editing tool talk to Customer Support on 0117 916 7892.
Camilla Wild
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