Sign Pricing Software

[GXSignCo]

Seeing as how there are so many posts regarding pricing, I wanted to make it known that I offer two affordable versions of sign pricing software. I certainly don't claim to have it all figured out, but I do have a fair grasp of the subject. The most inexpensive option is the Excel-based solution, GraphixCALC XL, is a multi-sheet spreadsheet that is fully customizable for your needs. You don't need to know Excel to use it, but it is helpful for modifications. This is geared primarily towards the cut-vinyl shop as it does NOT include pricing for digital printing. More information can be found at: http://www.graphixcalc.com/GraphixCALC_XL.htm

In addition, I offer a standalone version (based on MS Access) called GraphixCALC Pro. This is a much more robust version and includes pricing for inkjet-based digital printing. Thermal print pricing is planned for a future release. This one was based on the Excel version that I've had available for about 4 years now, but was built from the ground up to be more powerful and user-friendly. Again, more information can be found at: http://www.graphixcalc.com/GraphixCALC_Pro.htm

Thanks for the support!

[neato]

Just wanted to say, I've been using Chris' software for about 3 years now. It's a fantastic tool. And VERY reasonable. I'm pretty much lost without it.

And Chris' customer service is WAY better than most software companies. He'll take care of you after the sale.

[taco]

Hello,
I purchased this awhile ago and lost my hardrive recently, how can I get another copy?


Kevin Ortega
ocutech@insightbb.com
(309) 303-7804

[GXSignCo]

Kevin, info sent.

[Custom Signs]

This IS an excellent tool for pricing! I use it all the time and I highly recommend it. Thanks Chris!!!

[scarface]

does the excel version, (PRO) allow you to put in your pricing for the vinyl sizes such as i get avery a6 15"x30' for $20.88 ?

[GXSignCo]

What you are asking is mutually exclusive...the excel version is NOT the PRO version. The Excel version is the XL version (clever huh). The PRO version is an Access database...essentially. Both allow you to input the price you pay for your materials. The PRO version is much easier to do as the XL version has you calculate what you pay per square foot. The PRO version calculates it all for you...enter the size and price you pay and the PSF price is calculated for you.

[scarface]

so the XL version i have to manually figure up my costs per vinyl media such as a, a6, chrome ect?

[GXSignCo]

That's not exactly what I said. You simply have to manually calculate the cost you pay per square foot for material, then enter that number into the list of materials.

[thmooch]

I will give another plug for this software, I am currently using XL, as I out source my fullcolor. This fits my needs at this point. For the $ you can't beat it. Thanks again Chris for helping out your fellow Sign makers by keeping your product very affordable.

[scarface]

what about for substrates, can i put in i get a 4x8 sheet of aluminum for $50 or do i gotta manually calculate somethinig for that?

[RedWolf]

I will give another plug for this software, I am currently using XL, as I out source my fullcolor. This fits my needs at this point. For the $ you can't beat it. Thanks again Chris for helping out your fellow Sign makers by keeping your product very affordable.
That brings up something I was thinking of. How well does it work when outsourcing some of the items on an invoice. Would hate to make 2 seperate invoices for thing I can do and things being outsourced. Can XL be usefull for that as well?

I suppose since the printing would be the thing outsourced, probably have to get the pro version?

Matt

[thmooch]

Regarding the seperate invoices. I use Quickbooks for invoicing, so I get my pricing on in house items from GraphixCalc & list the item/cost in Quickbooks. One invoice for any item in house or Sub. Sub items can cost more or less depending on the product, so the Pro version would not help me because I don't buy the ink, lam, etc...I just do a mark up of my cost, make a little $ & move on. I am sure I will upgrade to Pro as I have added a second workstation & Pro can have multiple users.

[GXSignCo]

Shameless bump to the top!!!

[gnemmas]

I have not looked into this program. But if you sub out the digital printing, wouldn't you be able to input an product: Digi-print, cost: $2 / s.f., mark up 100% (or what ever), just like your Aluminum cost?