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PlanTek Training Videos |
Welcome to the PlanTek Tutorial Videos.The following videos are designed as an "instructional walk-through" for setting up and using the PlanTek System. These videos are designed to be watched in order, and by the end of this series, a typical user should be able to:
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Setup and Installation
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| 1. Hardware Kit Setup | Setup the PlanTek Scanner, Computer, and Backup Drive. | |
| 2. Software Installation | Install WIDEsystem, WIDEimage, and PlanTek. | |
| 3. Network and File Path Setup | Create a shared folder and setup the Network File Paths. | |
Getting Plans into PlanTek
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| 4. PlanTek User Interface | Get oriented to the PlanTek User Interface. | |
| 5. From Scanner | Learn to use WIDEimage to scan in a set of plans and create a Job in PlanTek. | |
| 6. From Email | Using PlanTek, create a Zipped set of plans then email it. If you've received one, Unzip it using PlanTek. | |
| 7. From CD-ROM | Browse for images to create a job in PlanTek. | |
Working With The Plan
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| 8. Starting a Job | Open a job, Prepare the image for use in bidding, overlays, and eFrame integration. | |
| 9. Preparing a Bid | Easily get a square foot area, also learn the linear, segment, and count digitizer tools. | |
| 10. Overlays | Its simple! Double check your work. Even catch layout / plan discrepancies. | |
| 11. Basic Tools | Take unknown measurements or find an unknown pitch on a roof. Now annotate those findings. | |
Integration With eFrame
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| 12. Entering Walls Into eFrame | Enter wall information right into eFrame while viewing the plan in PlanTek. Now, overlay the layout back onto the plan to verify accuracy. Giving you that Peace of mind. Now that's effective! | |

