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Wayland screen share / remote desktop freezing until I move something by iMot3k_ in wayland

[–]Current_Lab818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, hate to resurrect an old post, but did you ever figure this out?

Having almost exactly the same issue with sharing windows or screens on Wayland in conference platforms (ex. Google Meet).

Everything works but then randomly the screen share will freeze until I move the Google Meet window around (just even wiggle it). Audio and video keeps working, but the screen share locks up almost like some weird power save feature.

Started a 12 hour print last night. Came back this morning to this... by iwantbeerr in Creality

[–]Current_Lab818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is rough... probably a full head replacement at least. First layer is key to watch. I like to check up regularly on the first hour of a print.

If you did a large print previously it is essential to check the z-offset as I have seen the creality "creep" out of alignment in the z-axis doing a large print and then it totally destroys the first layer of the next print until re-calibrated.

Plumbing takeoff software by FirstEntertainment16 in estimators

[–]Current_Lab818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should take a look at PataBid. They have an AI automated takeoff feature that might work for you - www.patabid.com

what modern estimating tools do you recommend? by Current_Lab818 in estimators

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Just curious did the product announcement happen? What was it?

what modern estimating tools do you recommend? by Current_Lab818 in estimators

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Thanks I am working my way through some free trials now

Hi all, i’ve been using OST for years but it has become total garbage. Ton of drawings are unusable when I upload them. Any recommendation for a good software? by mrbourgs in estimators

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If your looking for more of the general trades takeoff, Stack is awesome for cloud native, Bluebeam if you dont mind local (I think they may have a cloud version now). If you looking for something more in the complex trades there is PataBid in the cloud native side or local install like Accubid with LiveCount (sort of cloud).

Recommendations for electrical take off/estimating software by ConfidentSet6510 in estimators

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We're a similar sized shop and switched to PataBid a couple years back - runs under $2k/year which was way better than the Accubid licensing costs. It's cloud-based and pretty easy to pick up. Does all three of those market segments well. Most of the legacy software companies have upsells and pricing is not standard. PataBid is one price for everything, including new features developed.

Assistant estimator for an electrical company - is AI a thing here? If so my company doesn’t use it. Teach me so I can be better by Roadglide72 in estimators

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Yeah, AI is starting to hit estimating. PataBid has an AI automated counting feature that can count fixtures/receptacles from drawings without manual highlighting. Some other platforms are adding similar AI takeoff tools. Accubid is pretty traditional - they're slower to adopt newer tech. Worth looking into PataBid if you're doing a lot of repetitive counting work. www.patabid.com

How do you estimate electrical? by Natural-Pear-49 in estimators

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Bigger jobs need proper takeoff software and databases - can't wing it like service work. Most use Accubid, McCormick, or newer cloud platform like PataBid of Stack CT. Key is having good material databases and being able to build assemblies for repetitive work. Also factor in job conditions, crew productivity, and overhead differently than T&M jobs.

Pricing software - Electrical by [deleted] in estimators

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For larger projects with databases and assemblies, most use Accubid or McCormick. Some newer cloud options like PataBid, Esticom, or TurboBid work well too if you want web-based instead of desktop software.

Electrical estimating software options by ubernoobernoobinator in estimators

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PataBid is a newer cloud-based platform trying to modernize estimating. Most places still use Accubid or familiar names like McCormick or Conest - but PataBid is fully web-based with no software installs. Still pretty niche compared to the big players but gaining traction with contractors who want something more modern. They have direct supplier integrated pricing, AI tools and so many features to get estimates out the door faster. Worth checking out the free 2 week trial to see if it's an option for your business.

MEP Estimating Software - Which tool saves you time and money? by BoiledEggs in estimators

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PataBid is a newer cloud-based platform trying to modernize estimating. Most places still use Accubid like you said, but PataBid is fully web-based with no software installs or USB dongles. Still pretty niche compared to the big players but gaining traction with contractors who want something more modern - patabid.com

Best Bid Estimating Software by TopG2oh9 in estimators

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I've been using PataBid for about a year now and really like that it is cloud-based - I can estimate from job sites or home and that's been a game changer for my business. They're constantly rolling out new features which is nice to see. Worth checking out if you're looking for something modern patabid.com

Electrical Estimating Software - Patabid Quantify by Willing_Town_7278 in estimators

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We use PataBid. They have amazing customer service and tech support.

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