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ICE® Release 3.3
Release
3.3 of ICE contains many new features and enhancements which are
listed below.
General
New Autodesk QTO Interface
New ICE Import Tool
- Supports both OST and CAD imports in one application
- Stores Source Tracking information in the estimate
- On a re-import from a source, the old data from that source is removed on newer versions of Ice
- Takeoff from an estimate can be viewed by user entered, modified date, takeoff Id. Can also be viewed by source if imported from the import tool
- BlockNames / Conditions can be hidden if not in the source data
- Detailed list of import failures and reasons why
- Input data can be viewed while created the translation definition
- Many new References available for mapping OST data, some data converted to feet for direct entry into more construction systems
- Supports Metric and Imperial
Takeoff
- When adding new sort code in takeoff, allow user to provide description along with code
- Add Item – view sort codes when browsing catalog
- Added auto-increment for Add Item
- Added F12-Dup to Add Item
Reports
- Added option to allow default sort sequences to a report – both ICE and Crystal Reports
- Allow project variables to be put into headings
- Users can now set left margin on page
- Allow wild cards in partial report selection
- If printing partial report, print out partial criteria
- Added currency fields and virtual columns to all reports
Estimate
- Recalculation now includes Assemblies
- Added option to allow assignment of Quantifier for multiple items
Estimate Bid
- Add Print Current View with History to reports
- Option for a custom tab on Estimate Bid
Visual Takeoff
VTO Grid (when running in Ice) & VTO Editor
- Read Only Prompts
- Formula’s are allowed as values for Dimension Prompts
- Visual Only option so user will not be able to go to Normal (Classic) mode then change Read Only data
- All prints now use the same multipage print preview as ICE uses
- Zoom for static pictures
- Add details to VTO Help
- Automatic VTO Definition version numbers so you’ll know if someone changed the VTO Definition
VTO Editor
- Copy/Paste Cell & Copy/Paste Prompt now uses the clipboard so data can be copied and then pasted into another VTO Definition.
- Stop window from flashing when being resized on Vista
Typical Specs
- Process Typical Specs in Assemblies
Miscellaneous
- Added option of Imperial Takeoff to Metric Answers
- Enhanced Spreadsheet Import with new import fields and better speed
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