Sign pricing software - Wish List / Suggestions

[GraphiXtreme]

I am looking at adding some new features and the feasibility of totally revamping GraphixCALC software to make it even better, more user friendly, etc. What I'm hoping to glean from you all are suggestions for improvement, new features, what works, what doesn't work, etc. Some new features I'm considering are:

1. Primarily web-based with option to use locally w/o internet.
2. Ability for users to save the prices that they’ve calculated to be reused later if desired....kind of like a template.
3. Ability for users to transfer the calculated price over to the Estimate/Invoice.
4. Ability to attach one or more proof image(s) to the priced item (low res image with copyright statement and/or watermark).
5. Email estimates/invoices with attached proof directly from the program.
6. Currency conversion (i.e. US $, Can. $, Aus. $, etc.).
7. Unit conversion (i.e. Imperial and Metric).
8. Ability to import new features via internet download
   • Screen printing (signs)
   • Screen printing (apparel)
   • Thermal printing
   • More…
9. Ability to update the program (updates, new features, etc.) via internet download.
10. Ability to download new pricing of all materials via internet download with the ability to accept or reject those prices individually (at user discretion).
11. Incorporation of a Project Tracker module.
12. Flexible import/export capabilities of new and existing data.
13. Ability to export data into QuickBooks or other accounting software.

Assuming these features were implemented, what value would you see in them? Are these features value added or not? We still plan to make this affordable to the average shop, but also want to add some capability for larger shops. Any comments are very appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Also, for those that do not currently use GraphixCALC, we offer a FREE 15-day demo. All we ask is that you signup for free access on the site to get the demo. The demo is full-featured, only time-limited so you can see everything that it does w/o any limitations.

[PGilleland]

Chris, I'll put more thought into a longer answer later, but my very first impression is:
Please keep it simple. That is what I like about this program.

[jumpshoutmedia]

Originally Posted by GraphiXtreme

I am looking at adding some new features and the feasibility of totally revamping GraphixCALC software to make it even better, more user friendly, etc. What I'm hoping to glean from you all are suggestions for improvement, new features, what works, what doesn't work, etc. Some new features I'm considering are:

1. Primarily web-based with option to use locally w/o internet.
2. Ability for users to save the prices that they’ve calculated to be reused later if desired....kind of like a template.
3. Ability for users to transfer the calculated price over to the Estimate/Invoice.
4. Ability to attach one or more proof image(s) to the priced item (low res image with copyright statement and/or watermark).
5. Email estimates/invoices with attached proof directly from the program.
6. Currency conversion (i.e. US $, Can. $, Aus. $, etc.).
7. Unit conversion (i.e. Imperial and Metric).
8. Ability to import new features via internet download
   • Screen printing (signs)
   • Screen printing (apparel)
   • Thermal printing
   • More…
9. Ability to update the program (updates, new features, etc.) via internet download.
10. Ability to download new pricing of all materials via internet download with the ability to accept or reject those prices individually (at user discretion).
11. Incorporation of a Project Tracker module.
12. Flexible import/export capabilities of new and existing data.
13. Ability to export data into QuickBooks or other accounting software.

Assuming these features were implemented, what value would you see in them? Are these features value added or not? We still plan to make this affordable to the average shop, but also want to add some capability for larger shops. Any comments are very appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Also, for those that do not currently use GraphixCALC, we offer a FREE 15-day demo. All we ask is that you signup for free access on the site to get the demo. The demo is full-featured, only time-limited so you can see everything that it does w/o any limitations.

Cross browser / platform compatibility.

Make it work with a mac using firefox.