http://www.windowmaker.com Windowmaker Software Ltd is a leading supplier of innovative, market leading solutions to the window and door industry. en-US April 18, 2012 © Copyright 2012 Windowmaker Software Ltd., see http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/disclaim.aspx for terms and conditions of reuse yes, generated manually using rss writer. http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/images/Logo_WSL_website_RSS.jpg http://www.windowmaker.com Windowmaker Software Ltd http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/tech_news_wm_april12.aspx The important enhancements of Windowmaker 2012 are like Modern, yet Familiar User Interface; Departmentalised approach; Superlative reports; .... Thu, 19th Apr 12 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker 2012 What's New.pdf We are delighted to announce the release of Windowmaker 2012. Windowmaker 2012 builds on the foundations of Windowmaker versions 1 to 5. The total time invested in Windowmaker by the development team now exceeds 500 man years. This massive effort has resulted in a product that boasts thousands of useful features, but remains easy to use.... Mon, 16th Apr 12 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_dec11.aspx 2011 has almost ended! It’s been an eventful year. Windowmaker 2012 is scheduled to be released by end of the month of January 2012. We were delighted to exhibit at ZAK Window and Door 2011 as it provided us with an opportunity to interact with our customers at a single platform. Ending the year on a high note, we wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year... Wed, 21st Dec 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_nov11.aspx Windowmaker 2012 - our upcoming breakthrough in enhanced user experience. It is a very user friendly software that’s equipped with rich functionality and features, with a fully redesigned yet familiar user interface. We were please to showcase this at the Windoor 2011 held in Toronto this month, one of the most popular exhibitions in the industry... Mon, 21st Nov 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_sep11.aspx Windowmaker 2012 builds on the foundations of Windowmaker versions 1 to 5. The total time invested in Windowmaker by the development team now exceeds 500 man years. This massive effort has resulted in a.... Fri, 9th Sep 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_july11.aspx Windowmaker will be exhibiting at GlassBuild America in Atlanta, Georgia from 12 to 14 September. Our booth no. is 2708. As our valued customer, we are pleased to offer you a FREE guest admission to the trade show – a $50 value. Remember to use our Customer Guest Pass Code: 11WSL. Free registration... Thu, 21st July 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_June11.aspx Windowmaker enters its second quarter of 2011–12 with a strong performance of improved product sales across all regions.

The ongoing confidence of customers in our products and services continues to grow worldwide. This is a source of continuous motivation to our software team of 30 developers. See some customer stories about our professional quotations from Windowseller and detailed configuration solutions from Windowmaker Express - our flagship product.... Wed, 29th June 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_May11.aspx It has been an eventful month for Windowmaker! We are delighted to announce the successful implementation of a complex system complete with machinery links for one of the largest integrated glass manufacturers in India, AIS Glass Solutions Limited (AIS). Mr. Vikram Singh, Plant Head, AIS said, "We decided to start the most advanced window production facility in India with Windowmaker software to interface our machinery. The Windowmaker team finished the job in time, and we are very satisfied with the results. The training, conducted at our new plant, helped us use Windowmaker more effectively. Since the implementation, we have realized enormous benefits in our overall plant throughput. We are glad that we made the correct decision in buying the Windowmaker software."...... Mon, 31st May 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_april11.aspx We recently participated in the <a href="http://www.istanbulwindowfair.com/" target="_blank"> the International Istanbul Window Fair 2011</a>. Goronwy Jones (Right), our Managing Director, who was present, along with our Regional Manager for Turkey, Erinç Çetin (Centre), said, “We were exhibiting for the first time and our overall impression of the show was very good. This made Windowmaker the only company, besides a German machinery manufacturer, to exhibit at the four largest window exhibitions in the world (Germany, USA, China and Turkey).” We demonstrated Windowmaker Express and SQL, two of our most popular products that help take costs out of the manufacturing process. We also announced our new partnership with ABT Software Ltd., Turkey, at the exhibition. Read full details about this partnership below!... Fri, 22nd Apr 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_march11.aspx We are delighted to announce the release of <b>Windowmaker 5.950</b>. It is an enhanced version with lots of exciting and eagerly awaited features and functionality. If you have not seen this latest release and would like to learn more – nothing could be easier. The important enhancements of Windowmaker 5.950 are summarised below..... Tue, 22nd Mar 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's New - Windowmaker 5.950.pdf <b>Database:</b> Windowmaker now supports SQL Server 2008 R2. <br><br> <b>Batch Process:</b> While converting Sales Quotes to Sales Orders, where sales order numbers are assigned manually, the program now warns you if the sales order number already exists..... <br><br> <b>Order Entry:</b> The following new columns have been added to the WMItems table of the Windowmaker database...... Fri, 18th Mar 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_march11.aspx Windowmaker are exhibiting at <a href="http://www.istanbulwindowfair.com/" target="_blank"> the International Istanbul Window Fair 2011</a> in Turkey from 10–13 March. This will be our first Turkish fenestration trade show appearance. The organisers claim this expo is easily the second biggest event for the Window industry in the world. It has enabled the construction sector and consumers to reach the latest innovations at Window industry products. We think it’s unmissable as it continues to attract a large number of exhibitors and visitors. <b>We will be at stand no. 321.</b> Goronwy Jones, our Managing Director, will be pleased to meet you and show you our latest leading edge product! Fri, 4th Mar 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_jan11.aspx Last year saw most economies still weak and struggling to be on the recovery path. Despite this, 2010 proved quite successful for us. We managed to maintain positive results across all our markets despite the constraints. We continued our efforts to meet global business needs by enhancing our product value through improved and new features. Last year, the Windowmaker team got more active worldwide and went to exhibitions in 5 countries (Canada, China, Germany, India, and USA). We plan to continue this trend in 2011 as well... Tue, 25th Jan 11 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pr_wm_dec24_10.aspx Employing over 60 people, Windowmaker has currently a team of 50 involved full-time with the development, sales and support of Windowmaker software worldwide. Their India office has much to celebrate this year with some their staff recently completing over 10 years at Windowmaker. The employees who received this recognition included: Pranay Panchal, Krishnakumar Nampoothiri (KK), Sanjay Patel, Manisha Joshi and Ketan Desai... Fri, 24 Dec 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_dec10.aspx 2010 has almost ended! These twelve months have seen some economies prosper, while others labour under the burden of debt. We have been quite successful in attaining some outstanding and prestigious results across all our markets. Considering the overall win-loss analysis for the year 2010, it’s best to complete the year on a more positive note and look forward to an even better and encouraging New Year!... Fri, 17 Dec 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_nov10.aspx Windowmaker 5.931 was released earlier this month. There are several enhancements relating to Crystal Reports, Georgian Grids and Sub-Batching in this version... Fri, 26 Nov 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pr_wm_nov26_10.aspx The recent Win-door in Toronto, was the 51st North American tradeshow for Windowmaker. Windowmaker showcased new product offerings for every size and type of window and door company. For the largest manufacturers, the focus was on Windowmaker ERP for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The company claims that Windowmaker ERP is the only solution to offer an “iBob” (integrated Best of breed) approach... Fri, 26 Nov 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_oct10.aspx Unlike Canada, which seems to have hardly been affected by the global downturn, the overall economy including the construction industry in the UK as well as the United States cuts a gloomy picture. In the US, 2 million homes are in foreclosure, 2 million more are 90-day delinquent and 1.5 million more are 30- to 90-day delinquent. In the UK, the threat of the country sinking back into recession is still a strong possibility. <br><br> The upside of a downturn, though, is that your competitors are facing the same problems as you! If you do more than just your job, it may not be impossible to survive a slowdown. Thu, 28 Oct 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/tech_news_wm_oct10.aspx Windowmaker 5.930 has been released! With this release, Windowmaker has acquired the ‘Compatible with Windows 7’ logo certification from Microsoft.This is a recognition of the fact that Windowmaker has successfully passed high standards of compatibility,... Fri, 8 Oct 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_sep10.aspx We have just returned from exhibiting at GlassBuild 2010. Despite fears of a double-dip recession looming in America,... Tue, 28 Sep 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_June10.aspx Our latest release <b>Windowmaker 5.920</b> contains many new enhancements like <b>Photofronts</b>, <b>SQL Sales Client</b> etc. <br><br> <b>Silver Jubilee for Chris!:</b> Chris Hockey reached the 25th Anniversary milestone as a Windowmaker employee in May 2010. He joined the company in its formative years and has contributed immensely to the continued growth and success of Windowmaker over the years. Thu, 24 Jun 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_may10.aspx Fensterbau/frontale 2010 was a hugely successful experience for us. The prime focus of our stand was Windowmaker ERP, which received a wonderful response from the buyers. Despite the gloomy mood in many sectors of the economy, the exhibition attracted around 750 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors this year as well!... Wed, 19 May 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's%20New%20-%20Windowmaker%205.920.pdf <b>PRICING - PART ITEMS:</b> You can now calculate the Price of a Part item directly using the Selling Price setup on Part when the Pricing terms on Order Type are ‘B’ or ‘C’. This price gets output on Reports and Customer documents... Mon, 17 May 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/gogreen.aspx You can’t save the world by using Windowmaker but you can help the environment and save yourself money along the way. <br><br> This is the first Go Green campaign showcasing our Tablet PC offering towards Paperless Efficiency. <br><br> Windowmaker products can help you eliminate stacks of paperwork and allow you to work remotely. The Tablet PC Edition of Windowseller is one such application which was awarded runner-up position in the Microsoft Tablet PC Challenge. Wed, 12 May 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/tech_news_wm_April10.aspx <b>Photo Fronts:</b> <br> New door/window images can be superimposed on the original photograph to display the look and feel of the house before installing them. The superimposed images can be emailed to the customer. <br><br> <b>Advanced Production Scheduling:</b> <br> It is now possible to automatically schedule windows/doors manufactured on different production lines into separate production batches. e.g. a Fabricator has different production lines for different types of sales lines viz. doors, casements, sliders. Scheduling a Sales Order containing a mix of these will automatically separate and schedule the sales lines in the respective production batches. Tue, 14 Apr 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's New - Windowmaker 5.910.pdf BOM records for part and manual sales lines are now stored in the database. These sales lines, and their associated graph-ics, can now be included on various Crystal reports and Customer documents. <br><br> A Sealed unit belonging to Components (Make-to-Order) costhead, is expanded into its individual components and B.O.M is generated for the components. <br><br> The ‘Windowmaker Position Code’ setting on the preferences page now also applies to Glass BOM lines. Mon, 06 Apr 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_march10.aspx Windowmaker will be exhibiting at <a href="http://www.frontale.de/en/default.ashx" target="_blank">Fensterbau</a> for the 24th time! Fensterbau is easily the world’s biggest event for the window industry – and only happens once every 2 years. We think it’s unmissable as it continues to attract large number of exhibitors and visitors. Thu, 19 Mar 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_feb10.aspx We have had an increasing interest in Windowmaker ERP so we have put a video showing its seamless integration into Microsoft Dynamics Nav. It is our first on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSPkNB5mXbA" target="_blank">YouTube</a> – tell us what you think... Tue, 17 Feb 10 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's New - Windowmaker 5.905.pdf <b>Pre-requisites for upgrading to Wm5.900 or higher</b><br> Database <ul> <li>The program now supports SQL Server 2008.</li> <li>Any Windowmaker product using SQL Server Express Edition will require SQL Server Express 2008 Edition. Upgrading to Wm5.900 will automatically change\migrate the database to use SQL Server 2008 Express Edition. These products will not work with SQL Server Express 2005 Edition.</li> <li>Any Windowmaker product using SQL Server (non-Express) Edition will work with both SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Editions.</li> <li>...</li> </ul> Wed, 23 Dec 09 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_Dec09.aspx As this is the last newsletter of the year we would like to take this opportunity to include a review of 2009 and a preview of 2010 developments. The usual ‘News’ and ‘Did you know’ sections have been replaced with a summary of developments... Sat, 19 Dec 09 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_Nov09.aspx We are excited about the new version, Windowmaker 5.900! A few enhancements have been listed in the News section. The full list will soon be available on the website. Email us if you would like an advanced copy... Tue, 17 Nov 09 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_Oct09.aspx The next release of the Windowmaker program is due later this month. This version includes support on Microsoft’s new Windows 7 Operating System and SQL Server 2008 database. The release announcement will give more detail of what’s new! Thu, 15 Oct 09 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_aug09.aspx August, being a holiday month in several markets, is generally a slow month for us. With the impact of the slowdown added, we expected the worst. However, some aggressive canvassing for business from existing customers and a few new deals have ensured our August 2009 revenues are 50% higher than the same month last year! Wed, 16 Sep 2009 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_reeng.aspx Normally Windowmaker Software Ltd’s experience of new IT systems is as a supplier, not as the end-user. The company has offices in UK, India, Australia and Canada as well as partners in further countries. It has now completed a major project to update hardware and software at all sites. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_pr2009.aspx <b>Goronwy Jones</b>, Managing Director, explains “We are in the business of taking cost out of fabricators’ business processes. In a recession, company directors focus their attention on cutting unnecessary overheads and find that software provides the best means of doing this. As we are able to spread the cost of the software investment over 3 years using Microsoft Financing, the savings start from month 1." Fri, 13 Feb 2009 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's%20New%20-%20Windowmaker%205.800.pdf The program now supports quadruple Glazing. This can be used by selecting ‘4’ leaves in the Glazing set-up. Information from quadruple Glazing is also output in various Processes and Reports...<a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's%20New%20-%20Windowmaker%205.800.pdf">(PDF)</a> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newswmus.aspx Swiftshield Limited, a Gloucester-based PVC-U fabricator, which has a trading arm named ‘Windowmaker’ went into Administration on 12th Sept, 2008. The Windowmaker of the Swiftshield connection is not to be confused with us – Windowmaker Software Limited! We are very much alive and kicking!! We are busy as ever – and this is reflected in the number of trade shows where we shall be present in over the next few months – one each in the USA, Canada, China and India, not to mention the just-concluded one in Australia. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newswmawa.aspx WM Software (Australia) participates in the AWA National Conference, Sydney from 10th-12th September 2008. Please visit booth no. 22 for a demonstration of the latest features of Windowmaker software. <br><br> The Windowmaker development team, the largest in the industry, has added a significant amount of functionality to Windowmaker products, the most important ones being Sunburst Colonial Bars and Installation Scheduling. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_freelaptop.aspx Windowmaker are delighted to launch the new Sales Client, available for both Windowmaker SQL and Windowmaker Express, as part of the new Windowmaker 5.7 release. <br><br> Accessing the information you need can be difficult - in the office, or out, but the new Sales Client from Windowmaker makes it simple. For any sales staff from order entry to mobile workers, the Windowmaker Sales Client gives you the features you need, and access when you want it, enabling sales staff to: Wed, 21 Dec 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wmrssfeed.aspx Windowmaker News is now available as an RSS feed. This means you can be updated instantly as soon as we release a news story, meaning you can stay up to date with the latest product releases, event news stories and exciting features automatically. <br><br> To For more information on how to set up an RSS feed, click <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/aboutrss.aspx">here</a>. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newswm57released.aspx Looking for the latest software for your business? Windowmaker 5.7 is now available, and offers a range of superb new enhancements and features. These include:... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/What's%20New%20-%20Windowmaker%205.7.pdf">(PDF)</a> Wed, 21 Dec 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_exhibit.aspx September was a busy month for Windowmaker, with attendance at 4 major international exhibitions. The start of September saw Windowmaker exhibit at Zak Expo, the leading event in India for the window and door industry. As the leading fenestration software company in India, the show was a tremendous success for Windowmaker, with many enquiries and the opportunity to further strengthen the relationship with the leading profile companies, including Veka and Aluplast. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_chin_partner.aspx Continuing their international success, Windowmaker Software has signed Decasoft Technologies as their partner for the rapidly growing Chinese market, and launched a full Chinese edition of their Windowmaker software packages. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news_wm_autumn_newsletter07.aspx The latest edition of Windowmaker News, Autumn 2007, is now available to download. Key features and news sales lines include:... <br><br> To download your copy, click <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker_Autumn_2007_Newsletter.pdf">here.</a> To be added to our mailing list for future editions, <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/contact.aspx">contact us</a>. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/Vista4WM.aspx The full range of products from Windowmaker Software Ltd is now fully certified as “Works with Windows Vista”. This official certification from Microsoft means that the software has been tested to ensure they will work with Windows Vista, so you know they will be compatible, reliable, and more secure. <br><br> This certification, and peace of mind for Windowmaker customers, is another benefit of Windowmaker’s status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, which means demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and commitment to help implement technology solutions that match exact business needs of the customer. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 Windowmaker OnDemand is a unique solution, delivering instant access to your complete Windowmaker system at anytime, from anywhere. <br><br> Up until now, managing your software - from creating sales quotes, to order entry, to production and reporting - could be complex, even on a single site. When running multiple sites, or supporting sales staff, resellers or installers, the problems could be become more complex. Typical problems include:... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker%20OnDemand.pdf">(PDF)</a> http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/ondemand.aspx Wed, 01 Aug 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newsWMSpring2007.aspx The latest edition of the Windowmaker newsletter, Spring 2007, is now available to download. Key features and news sales lines include: <br><br> To download your copy, click <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker%20Spring%202007%20Newsletter.pdf">here.</a> To be added to our mailing list for future editions, <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/contact.aspx">contact us</a>... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker%20Spring%202007%20Newsletter.pdf">(PDF)</a> Wed, 01 Aug 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newswm56released.aspx Have you upgraded yet? Windowmaker 5.6 is now available, and offers a range of superb new features and options. These include:... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Whats%20New%20-%20Windowmaker%205%206.pdf">(PDF)</a> Mon, 06 Sep 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/2007_01_WSL_FJ_UK.pdf Modern IT systems, such as Windowmaker’s SQL, are making big changes in efficiency and quality. Aspen Windows is one beneficiary as its delighted production manager, Trevor, Green, confirms... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/2007_01_WSL_FJ_UK.pdf">(PDF)</a> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker%20Summer%202006%20Newsletter.pdf Windowmaker’s new line-up covers 3 key products : Windowmaker ERP, Windowmaker SQL and Windowmaker Express. Each product has been designed to provide increased functionality, ease of use and can be upgraded to include additional features as requirements change. These new products have been designed for a wide range of fabricators: everyone from the small fabricator, through growing medium sized fabricators, to those manufacturing several thousands of frames per week... <a href="http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/pdf/Windowmaker%20Summer%202006%20Newsletter.pdf">(PDF)</a> Fri, 12 Jan 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news0602.aspx Las Vegas Convention Center saw the North American launch of Windowmaker ERP, SQL and Express products at the GlassBuild 2006 exhibition. <br><br> As the leading industry event in the USA, Windowmaker's presence at GlassBuild was a tremendous opportunity to meet both existing and potential customers - indeed the show has resulted in high levels of interest from many of the 10,000 glass, window and door industry visitors. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/linkroofwright.aspx A facility to link with the RoofWright software to design Conservatory sales lines. <br><br> You can launch RoofWright software from within Windowmaker, create Conservatory sales lines using it and save the details thereof into Windowmaker. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/news0601.aspx Windowmaker successfully exhibited at Fensterbau for the 20th time and chose the show to announce the rebranded Windowmaker product line-up and the launch of Windowmaker 5.5 and Windowmaker ERP. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/wsbmsys.aspx Does your software keep your tied to your desk? Windowseller is the complete paperless solution - and by using a Microsoft Windows Tablet machine, you can do even more by using Windowseller Tablet. Mon, 06 Sep 2007 http://www.windowmaker.com/eng/newsSupportAutocad.aspx Windowmaker has announced seamless integration of its products with <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/">AutoCAD®</a> and <a href="http://www.cadopia.com/">IntelliCAD®</a>.Windowmaker Software is an authorised AutoCAD® developer, and this solution is available for several AutoCAD® environments. Mon, 06 Sep 2007