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 Latest News From GDS

Next trade show for GDS is in Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 14-16, 2010! Go to www.glassbuild.com and use the code 10GDS to register as an attendee for free!
GDS will be holding a Training Seminar for the WinBidPro v15 software on September 13th at The Orleans Casino. Go to our Training Page for more info.

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What is GDS Storefront Estimating and WinBidPro v15?

GDS Storefront Estimating is one of the oldest and friendliest programs used by the commercial glass and fenestration industry in North America. Founded in 1985 by Ed Greer, GDS is cherished by thousands of users as the simplest and most flexible estimating program for storefront and curtain wall glass and architectural aluminum. See a short video on an Overview of WinBidPro v15.

WinBidPro v15 is our latest software to serve this industry, and offers more power and flexibility than ever. One of the key benefits of GDS software is its ability to work with a variety of architectural metal vendors. Explore our site, and download a FREE 30-day trial to the WinBidPro software. Go to the WinBidPro v15 page to learn more and download a free trial.

Download our WinBidPro Product Flyer!

Read a quick summary of what the WinBidPro software is all about, and pass it on to a friend in the commercial glass business. Get the WinBidPro Product Flyer (PDF) now.

NEW WinBidPro Getting Started Guide!

System Requirements for WinBidPro v15

Thinking about a new computer? See the System Requirements for the v15 software and make sure you get the most out of your program.

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.

User Account Control (UAC)- Troubleshooting Tip!
UAC is something Microsoft added to Windows Vista and Windows 7. This is the security layer in Windows that prompts you to "Allow" when you install software, among other things. We have found in some cases that our software will not run on a Vista or 7 machine unless the UAC is turned "OFF". We still can't explain why some computers require this, and others don't, but we do know that this is often the culprit if our software will not install or run properly.
 

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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
v15.1.19 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.

WinBidPro v15.2 (SQL) Beta is Now Available!

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

Important v15 Tech Issues
V15 Upgrade Tip
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 v15.1.18 patch file. Go to the v15 Download Page to get the latest update.

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. You also want to make sure you have the latest version of our software installed, as this issue has been addressed in an update. Check the WinBidPro v15 Download page for the latest update.
 

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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