These are some of the frequently asked questions about switching software vendors and how ProjectMatrix has plans to work with Knoll.
ProjectSymbols for CET Designer is an “extension” which combines software and graphics of items not found in the Knoll extension. Currently, there are about 150 manufacturers’ libraries available such as HON, Nucraft, SIT ON IT, and many others. It allows you to import drawings from AutoCAD.
Yes, however, you will need to apply the fabrics and finishes manually right now. ProjectMatrix is working with each of our manufacturer suppliers to help map finishes to automatically render the appropriate finish when the item is specified. Until that is completed, you will have the ability to select from one of the material libraries [...]
First, you'll need to install CET Designer from The Marketplace. You'll also need to install one of the ProjectSymbols extensions (if you currently subscribe to ProjectSymbols for AutoCAD, then you can select the discounted version.) Next, you will want to download and install ProjectNotify. In order to fully install and run ProjectNotify, you will need [...]
CET Designer can export several formats of SIF files from their calculations screen. Once that SIF file has been exported you can open that SIF into Worksheet or ProjectSpec. The only thing to consider is that if you have placed or converted blocks with our ProjectSymbols extension, your SIF file will be using the pricing [...]
Yes. In CET Designer, you can import an AutoCAD drawing with ProjectSymbols from AutoCAD or CAP blocks from AutoCAD. Originally the drawing will come into CET as one large block. Through the ProjectSymbols tools, you can select the Convert Drawing button which will convert all of the attributed AutoCAD blocks (ProjectSymbols or CAP) to individual [...]
Let's start with what is the same: Both software companies have been around 30+ years. Both have an AutoCAD tool (20/20 CAP vs. ProjectSymbols) Both have a specifier (20/20 Worksheet vs. ProjectSpec) Both have a rendering tool (Visual Impressions vs. ProjectRender) Both have panel builder programs and auto-connectors for frame and tile systems (Varies based [...]
ProjectNotify is a free tool that allows users to download and maintain manufacturer Symbol/Catalog content for the several hundred manufacturers that ProjectMatrix supports.
Both are the exact same software. The (Subscriber) version offers a $100.00/user discount for those that currently subscribing to a Site license of ProjectSymbols for AutoCAD. ProjectSymbols for AutoCAD is a plug-in to AutoCAD that allows designers to place manufacturer CAD blocks in AutoCAD with a suite of tools for specification. Similar to CAP.
The short answer is NO. However, you may want to consider our other products to use Configura and ProjectMatrix as your complete dealership solutions.