I am pleased with the program. It was an easy transition from MacDraft Professional 6.

Scaleing was easy, importing Chinese words was great.

Problems with writing notes on drawings. Hard to select text and modify that which was written.

The UI looks nice and - after some getting used to - the app is quite easy to use.

Extruding lines from objects sometimes distorts and moves the objects. This happens when you extrude from corners.

I did contact “ sales” and was told this happened because I had Scales showing - wrong.

I like that it is easier to use and doesn't meed various clicks when part to a drawing is done. I like the range of options available.

Which I find tremendously fun and refreshing, like drawing on paper, only you have precision, dimensioning, and you can rearrange everything.

The user manual MDFT7-050319PB has quite a few errors and typos. I haven't checked recently to see if it has been updated.

Fantastic software and customer service, would highly recommend.

One car might be roomier and faster than the second which in turn might be better optioned and more economical - so it is with CAD items.

Still find it useful even though I made the transition to 3D. Maybe future releases could offer integration with 3D programs like SketchUp.

We don't yet have a lot of experience with it. But we anticipate that the auto save feature will be a great improvement over previous versions.

It was easy to learn, inexpensive to maintain, and had excellent graphic quality.

Newest update is even better. Very flexible printing options for a wide variety of output devices.

The help line and over the phone knowledge of the tech support is second to none. These guys are so helpful and nothing is a issue to them, the best software I have used for years.

The new version has excellent DXF and DWG capabilities and is much faster than version 6. Overall it is a great upgrade.

I really like this application and have been with it for awhile. I like the combination of precision and intuitive.

I like the ease of use and the fact that it is not cluttered with features not required for 2D drafting.

And customer service is great...always able to connect with someone who wants to help.

Great software, one of the best after sales service I have ever come across, very friendly support staff, couldn't ask for anymore help on issues, and they are usually, user error.

Fast learning curve, ease of use, and professional results.

It is a very competent drawing and drafting app that may be perfect for those who need less complex design software. The newer updates also have given it better speed and stability.

The interface is not very customizable, so there is no way to hide or move features that I seldom use. But you can't have everything.

With a little practice, an amateur like me can create very precise drawings and designs, and do so rapidly. Printouts are clean and accurate.

I upgraded from a very old obsolete version that I was used to. So there’s a learning curve for me.

Am glad it has switched to 64bit as I have a new mac this year. Have not used it enough yet for a full review but glad It is still simple to use.

It's simple, cost effective and easy to use for small and midsized projects. I would say the most important improvement would be to allow custom shortcut key assignment.

So does with this software, the nice and cartoonist like UI is great and eyes catching, not too complicated but it does a tons of stuff.

I like how easy it is to scale to different pages, and is a great product for the price.

Ease of use was the best part to all. Drag and click feature is my favorite.

Easy to use and great customer service. They continue to update their product to stay relevant.

That said, these days material costs are increasing every day so a data base which includes material cost would be obsolete almost as soon as it is built.

I am more comfortable with my masonry take-offs. I have confidence in my quantities now.

Time to change between sheets can be frustrating.

I only used Stack for a couple of days, but I really liked the ease of the takeoff tools. It was very user friendly to navigate.

Great, excellent training and customer service.

They are forward thinking and always chasing perfection. They may not catch perfection but they kick excellence in the butt.

Trouble getting some training, then the software was not what we need and the company basically told me tough there is no refunds. So much for a free trial.

Easy to use - great customer service and integration with buildertrend. Great way to track jobs and estimates.

I liked having the ability to quickly upload plans and pull a takeoff and measure the plans in one spot.

Sometimes we run into problems loading blueprints when more than one user is on the same account.

The take off capability is a wonderful tool for gathering information into one spreadsheet.

Overall the software has simplified my job and helps me be more efficient and can't cost my projects better.

Overall I have been very pleased with the time savings and cost savings for missed changes on projects. The overlay feature has been a lifesaver when reviewing plan revisions.

The customer service is great. I really appreciated them working with me on payments and allowing me to make two payments.

I absolutely love being able to use stack in a browser. It takes advantage of new technologies and integrates them without having to purchase new versions of clunky software on CDs.

This software has improved the efficiency of our material estimator by more than 40. We like that we were able to upload our own SKUs numbers in the tool to simplify quoting afterward.

I like the ability to work on the projects from home and office without transporting a computer with the software nor the files on a thumb drive or other portable media.

It is so irritating having to use the mouse for the essential functions.

My overall experience has been amazing. This company is great to do business with.

It is difficult to select and delete mistakes. It would be convenient if you could just hit backspace when you select a wrong line.

I love this product, the ease of use is AMAZING.

It is easy to use and help is always there when you need it. I wish our company would consider how to combine our pricing system with Stack for giving us the ability to get bid costs.

My team loves how easy the program is to use and track projects. The measuring and estimating capabilities of this program are fantastic.

Ease of use and mobility. Works wuickly and seamlessly.

My connection is unfortunately spotty at times, and because of that, I ran into some trouble with my takeoff being interrupted.

The takeoff process is quick and seamless and the best that we have tested thus far.

Some Features are great , there is couple small thing we do prefer with planswift. Like exporting price to takeoff with doing assemblies.

Ease of use; accessible and strong support team, and it comes with that great price. We are very happy we went with STACK.

The only complaint I would ever have would be when OUR internet is slow, something the STACK doesn't control.

The integration of this software in my business is easy, and this is one of the tools that provides confidence to our decisions.

My overall experience has been very good with using STACK for performing takeoffs for landscaping and parking lot projects.

Overall experience, I am very satisfied with this program. Easy to use, the help is there if you need it.

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MacDraft Professional is a 2D CAD application for Mac. The software is suitable for classrooms, professional architects and individual users, and it features tools for floor plan design, architectural drawing and illustration.


Users can create architectural drawings, floor plans, garden plans, mechanical drawings and topography. Users can select different units of measurement and scale drawings as necessary. The layers tool allows users to modify and add detail to specific parts of drawings without modifying other layers.


Other features include integrations with various other CAD applications, vector tools and a Library Palette which allows users to store any drawn object and drag and drop it into new drawings.


Single and multiple perpetual licenses are available. Support is offered through an online help desk, live chat, user forums and over the phone.



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Automatic Formatting

Design Templates

Bills of Material

Architectural Symbol Library

Drafting

2D Drawing

Document Management

Projections

Content Library

Data Import/Export

Multiple Projects

Landscape Design

Version Control

Annotations

Labeling

Image Editing

Customizable Templates

For Architects

Drag & Drop

Project Workflow

Comparison View

Collaboration Tools

Graphical Data Presentation

Configurable Workflow

Workflow Management

Customizable Branding

Search/Filter

Third-Party Integrations

Component Library

CAD Tools

Diagramming

For Training/Education

For Real Estate

Sketching and Annotation Tools

2D/3D Designing

Mac OS

- Multi user licenses available
- Upgrades from previous versions                                                                                           - Personal Edition (Lite) available
- Educational discounts available

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

Chat

Self-Employed

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

MacDraft Professional

In Person

Live Online

Documentation

Videos

STACK Estimating is a cloud-based on-screen takeoff and estimating tool for professional contractors of all business sizes and all trades. STACK users can quickly and easily upload digital plans and complete takeoffs using the software. Then users can create detailed estimates and submit accurate bids. 


A full suite of prebuilt reports are included giving the user all the details and insights they need. STACK also provides a pre-built database that include in-depth lists of equipment, labor, and materials of all common construction items.


Unlimited training and support are included in the price of every STACK subscription. This makes it easy to get started for new takeoff software users and those transitioning from another software. You can reach STACK’s training and support teams by phone or by using the in-app chat functionality. 









Real Time Analytics

Plumbing Estimating

Customizable Reports

Proposal Generation

Job Costing

Task Scheduling

SSL Security

Project Management

Job Management

Calendar Management

Historical Database

Aerial Measurement

Audit Trail

Cost Tracking

Real Time Data

Bid Management

Electrical Estimating

Commercial

Labor Cost Reporting

Real-Time Notifications

Commercial/Industrial

Real-Time Updates

For General Contractors

Project Tracking

Activity Dashboard

Reporting & Statistics

Cost Estimating

Estimating

Built-In Database

HVAC Estimating

Electronic Plans

Real Time Reporting

Building Product Database

Automatic Backup

Reporting/Analytics

Takeoff

Cost Database

Quotes/Estimates

Prebuilt Assembly

Assembly Takeoff

Project Estimating

Project Planning

For Plumbing Industry

Project Planning/Scheduling

Customer Database

For AEC Industry

Residential

Billing & Invoicing

Scheduling

Work Order Management

Document Storage

For HVAC Companies

Dispatch Management

Mobile Access

For Commercial and/or Industrial Electrical Contractors

Subcontractor Monitoring

Contract/License Management

Contractor Database

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Windows 8

Free -> $0/year
Start -> Great for Single Estimators - $2,999/year
Grow -> Perfect for Precon Teams - $5,499/year

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