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What is unique about the EZ Design Program? |
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How does the program work? |
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Are there any pre-designed applications in the program? |
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Will the program tell you how many blocks and accessories are needed for the application designed? |
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Will the program also provide design capability and scaled drawings and dimensions for a traditional mortar application? |
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How does EZ Design fit with existing technology? |
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How can the program be acquired and is there a charge? |
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Can the program be tried before purchasing? |
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Will the program work with any glass block product? |
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Can the program be used to design structures or applications and produce 3D models other than for glass block? |
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What is the estimated time needed to become fairly proficient in using the program? |
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What are the minimum hardware requirements for the EZ Design SketchUp® Program? |
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What is unique about the EZ Design Program? |
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EZ Design is the first easy-to-use program using digital software created by SketchUp® that allows users to design glass block applications and illustrate them through scaled drawings and 3D models. |
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How does the program work? |
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Much like doodling on a napkin, the technology of the SketchUp® conceptual design software allows EZ Design users to start their design with loose proportions and add exact dimensions and details at any time. EZ Design features a unique user interface, an intelligent guidance system with intuitive point and click modifications, and tutorial to streamline the 3D drawing process without extensive training.
EZ Design features a customized Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block library to enable users to create real designs with drawings illustrated in 3D using any shape, style or size of Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block. |
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Are there any pre-designed applications in the program? |
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Yes, you will find 11 different applications of glass block showers, already designed. |
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Will the program tell you how many blocks and accessories are needed for the application designed? |
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Yes, the exact number count of each type of block used is provided, along with the different accessories needed to build the application. |
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Will the program also provide design capability and scaled drawings and dimensions for a traditional mortar application? |
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Yes, the program is designed to work with a traditional mortar application or with the new ProVantageTM Installation System. The joint thickness and accessories needed for each installation system are different, and this is taken into account. |
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How does EZ Design fit with existing technology? |
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EZ Design is compatible with current technology used in the architectural design community. The program can accept DWG/DXF import/export and has cross-platform functionality for both Windows and Mac users. |
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How can the program be acquired and is there a charge? |
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The EZ Design tool with SketchUp® software can be purchased by visiting www.pittsburghcorning.com. At this location, you will be able to download the EZ Design Glass Block Library and SketchUp® software.
A license to use the software can be purchased for $475.00 with unlimited use, and this entitles the user to regular upgrades and new information from SketchUp® and the EZ Design Glass Block Library. |
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Can the program be tried before purchasing? |
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Yes, the program can be downloaded and used for 8 hours at no charge before deciding to purchase. |
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Will the program work with any glass block product? |
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No, the program and glass block library have been especially developed for Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block products, systems and accessories. All material is copyrighted. |
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Can the program be used to design structures or applications and produce 3D models other than for glass block? |
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Absolutely, this is the beauty of the program. Although EZ Design is primarily a glass block design tool, the SketchUp® software will allow the user to design and configure virtually any 3D model, whether for Residential or Architectural buildings. Therefore, EZ Design is also a handy tool for designing kitchens, bathrooms, building envelopes, etc. |
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What is the estimated time needed to become fairly proficient in using the program? |
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The Glass Block EZ Design tutorial disk helps to accelerate the learning process. The SketchUp® Program by design is intuitively easy to use. Most users can become proficient in designing glass block applications in 3-4 hours. |
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What are the minimum hardware requirements for the EZ Design SketchUp® Program? |
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MACINTOSH |
| • 400 MHz Processor (600 recommended) |
• Mac OSx10.2 or higher |
| • 64 MB RAM (128 or MB recommended) |
• 400 MHz or faster Power PC G4
(800 MHz recommended) |
| • 20 MB free disk space for min. installation |
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) |
| • Internet Explorer 4.0 or later |
• 20 MB free disk space for min. installation |
| • 3D accelerated graphics card supports open GL |
• 100% open GL compatible 3D hardware acceleration card |
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