Windowmaker Options

The world’s leading software for the window and door industry.

In addition to the standard product Windowmaker Software (Lite, Express, SQL), there are a wide range of additional options that can be added to the core system to increase and enhance the features and capability of the software. Use our Options Guide to know the possibilities. Explore, choose and package the options that are right for your business.

The world’s leading software for the window and door industry.

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Features	Sales	Essentials	Professional

The Configurator

Angled Heads Complex angled designs, with accurate calculations for frame, sash & glazing.
Arched Heads Complex arched designs with different types of joins, Georgians, etc.
Bays & Bows Multi-faceted bay/bow designs, with up to 12 facets, and flag windows
Georgian & Leaded Georgian grids in rectangular, semi-circular, circular windows with normal/spoked transoms/mullions, and other complexities
Panels Import panel graphics as image files, use them as wallchart or filtered list
Entrance Doors Generate quote and production document with the necessary info; slab and glass purchase orders separately
Multiple material e-catalogs Flexibility to process items using different materials in a single order
Windload Evaluate wind pressure; filter out profiles and glass that do not meet the required parameters	$	$
Big Designs (Curtain Walling) Items up to max size of 65m X 65m, and grid size of 50 X 50			$
Standard Products Set up frequently sold items as Std Products to reduce order entry time and errors	$	$

Sales

Global Changes Apply multiple changes simultaneously to all or selected sales lines; run what-if scenarios for checking impact
Revisions Manage and keep track of one or several revisions to a Quote
History Maintain the progression of a quote right through the manufacturing process; store all communications with a customer
Commercial Contracts Split and manage large commercial orders		$
Stored Price Lists Flexibility to handle complex pricing strategies
Optimised Costing / Pricing Calculates the profitability (+/-) of each order so you can tweak your pricing; enables you to be competitive and not make losses on atypical orders		$
Special Customer Terms Generate links to saws, welders, working centres and glass cutting tables.	$	$
CAD Link Transfer Elevations and Cross-Sections to CAD	$	$

Survey

Survey sheet Pre-defined format of Survey sheet allowing 3 measurements for each
Surveying Tracking items pending survey; validate surveyed sizes against tolerance limits	$	$
Survey Scheduling Optimally utilise surveyor availability; schedule surveys via calendars, and drag-and-drop appointments, split appointments	$	$
Link to WMM Coming soon

Purchase

Purchase Order reports Eliminate errors by automatically generating Purchase Orders for BTO components	$
Purchase Tracking Track the receipt of items ordered; automatically update stock records to reflect pending items.
Purchase Scheduling Streamline operations by ensuring the availability of BTO components at the right time and place for manufacturing/delivery		$
Electronic Glass Order Eliminate errors and save time by transferring details of the required glass to glass suppliers.
Windowmaker Stock Control Sophisticated and efficient inventory management module.		$	POA
Link to Stock Generate the required details to transfer to an external Inventory Management software.			POA

Manufacturing

Production Work Instructions Generate accurate work instructions for each operation on the shop floor to increase throughput.
Bar Optimisation Reduce profile wastage by organising the cutting sequence of profile pieces within a job, batch or sub-batch.
Bar Optimisation Advanced (II & III) Reduce profile wastage by organising the cutting sequence of profile pieces through an advanced algorithm.	$
Reusable Offcuts With a customisable set up, manage your offcut pieces better and reduce wastage.
Profile/Part Labels Easily identify individual parts of a sales line; increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Profile/Part Labels Advanced (II) Save costly remakes by reducing machining errors; automatically output machining information in addition to the piece identifying parameters.	$
Production (Frame, Sash & M/T) Labels Generate labels with all necessary information for easy identification and processing throughout the manufacturing workflow.
Sub-batching Split large production batches into manageable sub-batches to process easily.	$
Production Scheduling Schedule a batch for production considering lead times for raw material, production capacity, required delivery dates, etc.	$
Advanced Production Scheduling Optimise production across sites and by scheduling different items within an order into different production batches.		$
Multiple Sites Make optimal use of resources across multiple sites while planning production.		$
Tracking Get complete control of your shopfloor. Increase your operational efficiency by tracking individual frames/sashes from production to delivery.
Remakes Choose to only output BOM for the required material while remaking an item; schedule the remake; analyse reasons for the remake.
Glass Optimisation Optimise glass yield by organising the cutting sequence of glass.
Links to Saws Control Saw operations automatically - maximise saw capacity, save on remakes, reduce input time for each batch, maximise shop floor productivity.		POA
Links to Working Centres Control machining operations automatically - get accurate cutting and machining output, reduce set-up time, maximise capacity utilisation, eliminate paperwork and mistakes.		POA
Links to Welders (4 head) Automatically generate instructions to be loaded into your welder - maximise capacity utilisation, reduce costs by cutting wastage, save on set-up time.		POA
Link to Glass Optimisers Link Windowmaker to any external Glass optimiser program.		POA
Links to Glass Cutting Tables Automatically control glass cutting operations by linking to your cutting table.		POA

Delivery

Delivery reports Automatically generate despatch notes with details of items to be loaded in each consignment; include details of material to be directly delivered to the site.
Delivery Scheduling Allocate sales orders to individual deliveries, taking into account delivery routes and available capacities.
Advanced Delivery Scheduling Gain more flexibility moving items within a sales order, depending on delivery routes and capacities.			$

Installation

Installation Instructions Automatically generate reports that include precise quantities of material required for installation at customer site. Customise the report to suit your needs.
Installation Scheduling Manage installation teams and time slots efficiently with a focus on customer convenience.

Invoicing

Link to Sales Save time and avoid costly mistakes by exporting Invoice transaction to external Accounts Receivables systems.	POA	POA	POA
Link to QuickBooks (Sales) Save time and eliminate duplication of order entry by automatically linking Windowmaker to Quickbooks.	POA	POA	POA

Sales Management

Sales Analysis Analyse revenues on various parameters.
Management reports Have your hand on the pulse of your business with critical information and analysis at your fingertips.
Dashboards View information for every department in a graphical format for easy comprehension and timely decision making; customise what you want displayed on the dashboards.

Administration

User rights

Empower staff and simultaneously secure your business information by setting up user rights so they have access to the required information/features.

Windowmaker Options

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Angled Heads

Arched Heads

Bays & Bows

Georgian & Leaded

Panels

Entrance Doors

Multiple material e-catalogs

Windload

Big Designs (Curtain Walling)

Standard Products

Global Changes

Revisions

History

Commercial Contracts

Stored Price Lists

Optimised Costing / Pricing

Special Customer Terms

CAD Link

Survey sheet

Surveying

Survey Scheduling

Link to WMM

Purchase Order reports

Purchase Tracking

Purchase Scheduling

Electronic Glass Order

Windowmaker Stock Control

Link to Stock

Production Work Instructions

Bar Optimisation

Bar Optimisation Advanced (II & III)

Reusable Offcuts

Profile/Part Labels

Profile/Part Labels Advanced (II)

Production (Frame, Sash & M/T) Labels

Sub-batching

Production Scheduling

Advanced Production Scheduling

Multiple Sites

Tracking

Remakes

Glass Optimisation

Links to Saws

Links to Working Centres

Links to Welders (4 head)

Link to Glass Optimisers

Links to Glass Cutting Tables

Delivery reports

Delivery Scheduling

Advanced Delivery Scheduling

Installation Instructions

Installation Scheduling

Link to Sales

Link to QuickBooks (Sales)

Sales Analysis

Management reports

Dashboards

User rights

Sales Enquiry Form