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Welcome to SoftPlan News. In this Spring Edition, we’ll look at how a SoftPlan user rose above the competition to be named Builder of the Year and how a talented design duo used SoftPlan to create the ideal home. Join us for the next few minutes to find out the latest in the SoftPlan community...

Builder of the Year

BUILDER magazine’s, prestigious “Builder of the Year” has been awarded to SoftPlan user, The Green Co. Chosen for the criteria of “excelling within their market using innovative ideas and adapting to market conditions,” The Green Co. has become recognized for their unique, upscale attached housing developments built to suit both strict area building controls, consumer tastes, and Green building practices. (Complete Story)

InSync Home

When the query went out for a home that synchronized every aspect of the modern family’s life, one design brought together modern luxury and traditional charm to set the industry standard. SoftPlan user Bobby Morales, of Morales-Keesee design associates created the plans for BUILDER magazine’s latest model home using his well honed design skills and a little help from, SoftPlan, the fastest CAD software on the market. (Complete Story)

SoftPlan Educational Curriculum

With the growing success of the Educational version, SoftPlan has developed a free curriculum resource. SoftPlan’s Architectural Drafting is available to any SoftPlan registered school, and contains material for 135-180 hours of instruction. (Complete Story)

Rentfrow Designs Joins SoftPlan Home Plans - SoftPlan homeplans, Inc. is pleased to introduce another leading residential designer to our compilation of home plans. Rentfrow Designs was founded in 1995 by an awarding winning, AIBD member, Jon Rentfrow. (Complete Story)

Chicago and Northern Indiana Sales Rep - SoftPlan would like to welcome Rob Horning as the new greater Chicago and Northern Indiana area representative. Rob has been using SoftPlan for over seven years and has numerous years of experience in residential and commercial construction. Rob currently serves as a local building commissioner and is a member of the Indiana Building Officials Association.



When inputting a number, SoftPlan will automatically assume inches unless otherwise specified.

Question:
In Windows XP, why are 1/8" increment fractions not displaying or printing?

Answer:
A setting in Windows has caused this and needs to be changed to correct this. Click on Start > Control panel. Go into Regional and Language options. Click the Languages tab, click the Details button, and click the Advanced tab. In the System Configuration section, place a checkmark in the ‘Turn off Advanced Text Services' option. Also, on the Languages tab in the Supplemental Language Support section, make sure that both of the options are not checked here. Click the Ok button and then close the Control Panel. You may not be prompted to reboot the computer but you should do so anyway.

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Windows Vista - Have questions about the newly released Windows Vista and SoftPlan’s compatibility? Click here

Authorized Training

Take a trip this spring to one of SoftPlan's Authorized Training Classes, which will be available in cities such as Chicago, Long Beach, Dallas, and Atlanta. To view the entire Spring/Summer 2007 training schedule click here.

Trade Shows

Long Beach, CA : JLC Live Southern California - May 17 - 18 (Booth # 636)

San Francisco, CA: PCBC - May 30 - Jun. 1 (Booth # 1438)

Atlanta, GA : Southern Building Show - Jun. 21 - 22, 2007 (Booth # 925)

Kansas City, MO : SkillsUSA TECHSPO - Jun. 26 - 28 (Booth # 521)

Orlando, FL : Southeast Building Conference - Jul. 12 - 14, 2007 (Booth # 954)

SoftPlan users, click here to give your feedback for the SoftPlan survey question!


$100 off the Version 13 Upgrade - Faster work flow, increased customization, advanced design features… there’s never been a better time to upgrade. Version 13 gives you more of what you want, and May 1 through June 29, 2007 receive $100 off the price of an upgrade. To order, call 1-800-248-0164 or click here to see a detailed list of all of Version 13’s powerful new features.

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