SMART Estimator
What’s new?
Getting Started
Setup and Configuration
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Enterprise Server
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Cloud Server Setup
Local Windows Server Setup
Adding Cloud server users
Server Back Up and Restore
Archiving Estimates from server
Migrating Local server to Cloud
Creating Folders in Enterprise Server
Using Server Tools from the Command Line
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User software settings
User Address Settings and Yard
Scaffold Banner and Sheeting logo
Adding Watermarks
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Setting up your Rates
Editing Shared Pricing Rates
Creating a rate setting template project
Importing and Exporting shared Rates
Creating an Estimate
Importing Drawings and Models
Scheduling Scaffolds
Creating 3D Scaffolds
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3D Model Controls
Adding Independent scaffolds
Adding Circular Tank scaffolds
Adding Birdcage & Lift shaft scaffolds
Adding Tied or Freestanding towers
Adding Stair towers, Ladders towers & Buttresses
Adding Loading bays
Adding Chimney scaffolds
Adding Temporary Roof
Adding Edge protection
Adding Pavement Gantry’s
System Scaffolds
Safety Decking
Using the Scaffold Library
Editing Scaffolds
Scaffold Add-ons & Options
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Adding Gin wheels, Rubbish Chutes, Safety standards, Double standards and Lamps
Adding and Editing bridges/beam work
Adding Beams around Corners
Adding Cladding
Adding Cantilever protection fans
Adding Pavement Lifts
Adding Recesses and Infills
Building and Ground colour
Visual options (Tube, Ladder, System details and Grips)
Add a Pedestrian or Scaffolder
Copying pictures of the model
Material Lists and Drawings
Pricing and Estimation
Quotations
Enterprise Server
Troubleshooting
SMART Estimator 2025 Release Notes
SMART Estimator Version 2025.6 (Build 1652)
November 2025
The following enhancements have been made in this version of SMART Estimator:
- Bug FixedContract items using the ERR pricing type can now be copied without causing the application to crash.
- Bug FixedChanges to the Dimension Description option are now saved and restored properly when SMART Estimator is restarted.
- Bug FixedBirdcage scaffolds now generate correctly even when the scaffold width is less than the available transom.
- Bug FixedChanges to the board material in Schedule IT are now saved and reflected as expected.
- OtherMore detailed technical error information is now displayed when an error occurs during SMART Estimator launch.
SMART Estimator Version 2025.3 public (Build 1547)
September 2025
The following enhancements have been made in this version of SMART Estimator:
- UpdatedThe project grid now displays Category as a column instead of a group, with the ability to filter by Category.
SMART Estimator Version 2025.2 public (Build 1432)
July 2025
The following enhancements have been made in this version of SMART Estimator:
- Bug FixedCorrected issue with applying scaffold height, width, length, and other board and lift properties from the header row in Schedule IT to all relevant scaffolds.
- Bug FixedLift count selection is now retained in the Item Description SMART Text.
- Bug FixedResolved header update behaviour in the quotation section when the “Different First Page” setting is enabled.
- Bug FixedUser-edited signature image now correctly updates in quotation.
SMART Estimator Version 2025.0 public (Build 1219)
April 2025
The following enhancements have been made in this version of SMART Estimator:
- AddedThe G-Deck scaffolding system is now available! G-Deck safety decking is available under the new G-Deck scaffolding system.
