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SOFTWARE
Integrated Software Solution
Building design, engineering, detailing and production
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The ultimate software solution
Building design, engineering calculations, structural analysis, detailing and machine control
have all been fully integrated by FRAMECAD into one comprehensive software suite.
Our programs provide an end-to-end integration of all processes involved in light gauge steel
frame designing and building with Framecad manufacturing solutions. By using our software
you can improve design efficiency and minimise project delays.
FRAMECAD

Prodesign produces CAD designs for

cold-formed steel framing construction, complete with
engineering calculations and structural analysis.
This advanced capability means material usage can be
optimised to reduce engineering and construction costs
and minimise the risk of design or construction hold-ups.
With FRAMECAD

Prodesign, you can design and

engineer cold-formed steel wall framing, trusses and
subfloors as well as steel roofs, cladding and flashings.
With the ability to use FRAMECAD

Detailer in multiple
languages, simply enter the dimensions and type of
frame you require and FRAMECAD

Detailer will
convert the information into detailed framing plans.
These can then be transferred directly to FRAMECAD

Factory2, the control system for the FRAMECAD

manufacturing equipment.
Rebuilt from the ground up, FRAMECAD

Factory2
offers an enhanced drag and drop user experience.
Developed to improve manufacturing and production
efficiency, FRAMECAD

Factory2 is unmatched in its

user capability.
As your factory control systems are created by the same
company that makes the machinery, so you get a fully
integrated system where everything works together
perfectly.
Features and Benefits
Advanced printing options
The multi-line printing inkjet enables to fit extra
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FRAMECAD

Software Suite
FRAMECAD

Prodesign design, engineering

and structural analysis
FRAMECAD

Detailer detailed plans ready for

manufacture software
FRAMECAD

Detailer Plus - same as Detailer

with advanced roofing options for 75% faster roof
designs
FRAMECAD

Factory 2 manufacturing control

systems on your FRAMECAD machine.
Features and Benefits
Optimises Designs
Ensures the most efficient use of materials, without
compromising structural integrity, resulting in
reduced material costs, less waste and increased
profitability
Environment and Weather Considerate
Allows you to design and engineer structures
for a wide variety of environments and weather
conditions (e.g. high wind zones or heavy snow
loads)
International Compliance
Complies with numerous international building
standards and codes helping streamline local
approval processes
Custom Documentation
Customised documentation service takes account
of the steel section profile, steel grade, steel
gauge and building environment, providing local
authorities with access to reference documents to
facilitate speedy approvals
Features and Benefits
Supports Visualisation
3D view means the framing can be shown in a virtual
walk-through format to help customers visualise the
design and for draughts people to check for design
errors in order to eliminate onsite correction time
Automated Timesavers
Powerful automated tools such as Auto Dimension
help increase productivity, reduce errors and speed
up design turnaround
Integrated Software
Enables you to automatically transfer design
information from architectural detail into framing
layout, then on to production
information on the product with full international
script support. Multi language printing is embedded
to improve staff assembly rates.
Multiple operator logins
Multiple users with logins and -outs are recorded
to support analysis and reduce machine downtime.
Shift logging is available for managers to gain a
better understanding of staff and production rates.
Network Connection
For ease of support and for loading jobs from a
shared network drive, machine can be put online.
The Priority-based connection manager ensures the
continuous uptime.
Schedule Management with easy-to handle
screen
Single press functionality allows operators to view
any frame in the schedule with just one press. Easy
on-screen configuration eliminating the need for
a keyboard and with the high contrast display for
better daylight viewing make it easier, faster and
more cost effective to use.
FRAMECAD

Detailer Plus is an improved version of

Detailer with the advanced roofing option allowing you
to make roof designs 75% faster, thus being more cost
effective within very short time.
Features and Benefits
Faster designing of roofs
The built in Roof block command automatically
places and builds trusses and gable framing, that
in conjunction with the new Roof outline command
can reduce the effort designing a roof by over 75%.
Contact your regional office for more information on the FRAMECAD manufacturing solution!
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Get FRAMECAD Software
working for you!
Because building regulations and standards
around the world are constantly changing, its
critical that the software youre using is always up
to date and accurate.
For this reason, FRAMECAD

softwares are
made available on an annual subscription basis
ensuring you have full access to all upgrades and
improvements the moment theyre released.
To purchase any product from the FRAMECAD

software suite, please contact us at info@
framecad.com or fill out the contact form on our
website at framecad.com/contact-us and well
arrange a time to discuss your needs and work out
the best software package for your business.
FRAMECAD

Software System
requirements
Windows XP(SP2)/Vista/Windows 7
500 MHz processor or higher*
512 MB RAM (1GB recommended)*
750MB free minimum free hard disk space
4x CD-ROM drive
Color monitor with 1024x768 resolution or higher
Video card with OpenGL driver and at least 32
MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
Windows-compatible mouse
Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
System configuration:
If you are installing FRAMECAD Detailer on
Windows XP or Vista, your user account should
be set to computer administrator (not limited) to
install the program.
Minor adjustments may be required to the
configuration of your operating system and/or
updates to the hardware component drivers.
* Additional system and video memory will improve speed and usability.
FRAMECAD offces:
Auckland, New Zealand (Head Offce)
FRAMECAD Ltd
99 Felton Mathew Ave, PO Box 1292
Auckland 1140, New Zealand
P +64 9 377 6640
F +64 9 307 7139
Melbourne, Australia
FRAMECAD Solutions Australia Pty Ltd
Unit 1, 15-21 Huntingdale Road
Burwood, Victoria 3125
P 1300 FRMCAD (1300 376 223)
F +61 3 9830 6694
Hong Kong
FRAMECAD (Asia) Ltd
P +852 5321 3775
Dubai, UAE
FRAMECAD FZE
Showroom No. S3A1SR07
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai
PO Box 18046, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
P +971 4889 4433
F +971 4889 4422
Dallas, USA
FFrankford Trade Centre
Building Nine, 2720 Commodore Drive
Suite 150, Carrollton, Denton, Texas
75007, United States
P +1 214 483 7050
Pretoria, South Africa
FRAMECAD International FZE
Plum Court No. 3, 877 Freight Road
Louwlardia, Centurion
Pretoria, South Africa
For more information contact us at:
www.framecad.com/contact-us