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Read this before updating to v15.1.16

If you are upgrading from v15.1.13 or older, you will need to uninstall the WinBidPro software, then install the latest version. You will also need to uninstall the "VectorDraw Lite File Converter" from the "Add or Remove" section of the control panel. If you don't remove this converter, you might receive an "Error 1713" during the installation of the new version. If you are updating from v15.1.14, you can simply run the patch file below the full install. Go to the v15 Download Page to get the latest update.

WinBidPro v15 System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7 Compatibility
We have tested WinBidPro with Windows 7, and as expected, everything runs fine. It may still be necessary to install the software by using the "Run as Administrator" option that we recommend for Windows Vista, but everything works great. This should be a much faster and less troublesome operating system than Vista.

Protect Against Database Corruption
Make sure you CLOSE your GDS software at night when you are done with it. We have seen a handful of cases where the vendor database gets corrupted beyond repair. Potential causes could be the operating system freezing up, computer crashing, power surge, or even Windows Updates restarting your computer. If the GDS software is open when this occurs, it is very possible that the database file can become corrupted. See the Computoredge link below for good backup routines that can save you if something like this happens.

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Go to the GTS web site to learn how to get more out of your estimates created with your GDS software. Use GlasPacLX for tracking, costing, and managing jobs created in GDS. Go to http://www.gtsservices.com/GDSCustomers.php and find out how GDS & GTS work together!

Check out this article on backing up your data, and learn more about how to get the most out of your computer, Windows tips and tricks, and more!

New WinBidPro v15 Catalogs!
We just posted a New catalogs from Arch Aluminum & Glass, and Coral Architectural Products! Go to the WinBidPro Vendor page to install this new catalog. Remember, you can click the Vendor Info link inside the program to find all of a vendor's contact information. 

Follow us on Twitter and stay up-to-date with program and catalog updates from GDS! Go to www.twitter.com/GDSEstimating to follow us.

 Important GDS News
v15.1.16 Now Available!
Go to the WinBidPro v15 page, read the directions and download the latest release of this new program. If you have a current subscription to the GDS software, this version will use the same license. Version 15 installs as a whole new program, and does not affect the v14 program that you may already have. You can use both programs until you get comfortable with the new one.

Correction in Pricing made to Tubelite 2009 Catalog!
The base (clear/dark bronze) pricing was not updated correctly in the r2 catalog for Tubelite. We have corrected this problem in the r3 catalog. Go to the
v15 Vendors page to download this latest catalog.

Important Correction to US Aluminum 2009 Catalog!
We found a problem in Framing Systems #2-20 in this catalog, where the "Add/Deduct for Vertical Mullions and Jambs" setting erroneously has a value. Edit these system and zero out this field (in the Frame Characteristics frame at the bottom of the Framing System Parts window). If this value has a positive number it will add this amount to the length of your vertical material, making your verticals too long.

Also check the Stock Lengths tab in the Door Frame Parts window for any "Open Back" door frame. You might have to enter the left and right door jamb "Pocket Filler" part number to these door frames.

Important Labor Calculation Tip and Notice!
See this topic in our v15 Support Forum about a change in labor calculations for Curtain Wall frames:
Installation Labor is WAY TOO HIGH!
Error Notice! The "Labor Hours" figure on the Final Labor Summary report is not calculated correctly in the v15.1.14 program. You should ignore this number until we release our next update. To our knowledge, it is not including entrance time, and multiple quantities of a given elevation.

Run WinBidPro v15 on your Mac! Click this link to see how.

Important v15 Tech Issues
CAD Tips for the Free VBCad Program in v15: Open or save this VBCad Tips file to get some key pointers on this free CAD program.

Sharing Catalogs: WinBidPro v15 allows multiple people to use the same vendor catalogs. Read this help document on Sharing Vendor Catalogs to learn how to set this up on your network.

Program Already Running Message: If you get a message that WinBidPro is "already running" on your computer when you try to open WinBidPro, you should reboot your computer. Sometimes this occurs after installing the program, and shouldn't happen again after rebooting.
 

Go to our Support Forum for answers to questions that you might have, and post your questions if not.

Also check the FAQ board to see the answers to the most frequent questions people have about the new WinBidPro software.

 
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