"Grand-Smeta" is a software package for creating a variety of design and estimate documents. In order for these documents to meet the requirements that are constantly changing, it is necessary to keep the standards up-to-date. You can cope with this by regularly updating the databases.
Instructions
Step 1
MGK "Grand" company offers users the installation of a demo version, which helps to evaluate all the advantages received by the design organization over competitors. This version has only a fraction of a full-fledged package of services. To get access to all the features and the latest databases, you need to become a registered user of the program.
Step 2
Registration requires the purchase of a delivery kit: an electronic key and a CD with the distribution kit of the software package. The most recent version at the moment is "Grand Estimate v.5.4". The professional version of the program costs 23,000. It works on all versions of the Windows platform, starting with Windows XP with the third service pack. To export documents, you need to install MS Office or Open Office 3.1 on your computer. For the program to run smoothly, the RAM must be at least 1 GB.
Step 3
Delivery of program kits, updates, demonstration of the program for all registered users are free. Updating the program version within six months also does not require payment. You can order it at the company's representative office or from a partner. Of course, the partner will be more expensive.
Step 4
For an additional fee, an employee of the partner company or representative office will not only install the update himself, but also correct the databases in accordance with the specifics of the buyer's work. If necessary, regional directories and regulations will be introduced into the “Grand-Estimate” regulatory framework. If more than six months have passed since the purchase of the software package, then before each installation of the database update, a new license is required, which costs 3000 rubles.
Step 5
An official user with a valid license can download a new database from the site by unzipping it into the data folder in the program directory. Before replacing files with new ones, it is recommended to keep backup copies of the program. This is important when installing all new bases except FER and GESN, so that later you do not have to update the license file.
