Estimating Software Design
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Greetings. I am new to programming, and also new to these forums. I am just looking for basic information on what code platforms to research for a cost estimating program. I am looking for this to be a desktop type software. Initially it will be only windows based platform. Eventually it will become multiple platform capable. The things I am looking for out of this software: To have multiple data spreadsheets for all data to be collected on. Stand alone database. On Screen Takeoff capabilities using pdf,jpg, and cad files. A few references of similar software are: http://www.oncenter.com/products/qb/index.html[^] http://www.oncenter.com/products/ost/index.html[^] I want to build a similar product, but for it to me more in depth for concrete construction. Which is the estimating field I work in. I know this is a massive project and i have nothing but time. So any assistance on starting information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all your replies in advance!!!! Koggo