PROCAD talks with the piping design community.

Price vs Long Term Considerations

The most important consideration when acquiring new software is productivity. The price tag plays an improtant role, but by no means it should be the deciding factor. If the initial software cost looks intimidating, consider how much time you will save with the increased productivity it brings. Your designers may be spending far too much time doing things manually that project time grows by multiples, yes you read this correctly, multiples. In addition to the additional time considerations, the accuracy and consitency also suffers as a result.

I recall many engineering company managers telling me that their revenue is based on chargeable hours. The more hours they use, the more they can charge their customers. In many ways, this has been a way business was done when times were good and many projects were cost-plus. However, this logic is short sighted because your company’s performance will be measured against others. If your competitors use good productivity tools and excute projects more efficiently, then your chances of landing new projects are slim, especially during an anaemic economy.

When considering a software package to improve company performance, you should consider many aspects before making a final decision. Software cost, training, maintenance and long term cost-of-ownership are all part of the mix. When you find a product you’re most impressed with, make sure that you don’t opt for a cheaper product just because you save a bit of money now. The investment you make in software you is a long term proposition, and most often cheaper software ends up costing more in the long run.

At PROCAD, we encourage you to check the software out for yourself. Download the software and request a 30-day trial license. It is free and you get the full blown version of the software, not a restricted version that prevents you from getting the full experience of the software.

We’re confident that you will like what you see. And if you have any quesitons about the software, we would happily arrange a web demo so you see the software in action and ask any question you may have.

At PROCAD, we believe in the elegance of simplicity. It has been our experience as software users ourselves, that whenever we looked for a software solution, it always ended up costing more than initially advertised. Most of our customers want to avoid sticker-shock when all options and additional service costs are added up.

So when you order any PROCAD application, you get all the necessary components to get started with your design. We don’t have hidden fees or expensive options that significantly increase the cost of software ownership.

You can enrol in our Subscription Plan to cover all of your technical support and free upgrades. If you decide to opt out, simply pay for technical support and upgrades if and when you need them. We will assist you in choosing the best product and services to fit your business.

With PROCAD, in addition to acquiring good software, you will also enjoy prompt technical support, free software updates and timely upgrades to ensure optimal operation from your software.

You have our promise to work hard in helping you get the most out of your PROCAD software.

All the best in 2012!

One of PROCAD’s core objectives has been to provide our customers with a cost-effective solution for their piping and electrical drafting needs. Towards this end, we have endeavored to embed the CAD platform directly into our modules.

We had discussions with Autodesk^® to provide us with embedded AutoCAD^® for years, and only recently, this opportunity was realized. We jumped on this opportunity which led to the creation of the PapriCAD^® line of products.

PapriCAD 2D is the first product to be released. It replicates all of 2D DESIGNER applications with the added bonus of AutoCAD^® OEM embedded right into it. This package provides a  complete solution in a single purchase and combined installation process. But equally important is the cost-savings that we have achieved through acquiring AutoCAD OEM from Autodesk – and we’re passing these savings on to you, our customers.

It would be worth your while to take a look at the sample price comparison below. It paints a clear picture of the tremendous savings your company will realize in future purchases of new or upgraded software.

* Based on standalone licenses. AutoCAD OEM included in PapriCAD products. Prices in US dollars.

In this comparison, we just showed the savings when purchasing PapriCAD P&ID package vs. purchasing AutoCAD only, and vs. AutoCAD P&ID. The saving are as significant when you choose other PapriCAD applications: Piping Suite, Plans & Elevations, Isometrics and Electrics.

To receive pricing or request a quote, please contact PROCAD Sales.