Just Installed Ubuntu on My Computer

[carlisto]

Hi all,
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I just installed ubuntu on my computer and actually am loving it. Managed to get all softwares that I use in the app center, only software that I couldn't find a replacement for is a take off software that I use for construction estimating called Planswift - I have the version 11. I read that are some apps that I could install to run on Linux.
Have anyone tried it before?

Thanks!

 

[Brickwizard]

Welcome
construction Estimating is a bit niche, there are several automated estimating apps for Linux, but if you have flashed out for Planswift 11 licence I then suggest you first try running the app in bottles/wine, failing this run it in a Windows VM

 

[kc1di]

Hello @carlisto
Welcome to the Linux.org forum, enjoy!
Can't be of much help on the estimate software. But sure others will.
In any event welcome to Linux

 

[MikeWalsh]

Welcome, @carlisto .

From the look of it, Planswift is not something that any of us could easily help you with.....not quickly, anyway.

Although there is a 'Free trial' available, you have to submit personal & company details, requesting a 'Demo' before they will send you a link to the download. It's at this last stage where most would-be helpers lose interest, because nobody likes giving out personal info where it isn't necessary......and these days, it all just becomes further grist for the 'A.I' mill.


Mike.

 

[bob466]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[carlisto]

Hello @carlisto
Welcome to the Linux.org forum, enjoy!
Can't be of much help one the estimate software. But sure other will.
In any event welcome to Linux

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[carlisto]

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Thanks, Bob.

Welcome
construction Estimating is a bit niche, there are several automated estimating apps for Linux, but if you have flashed out for Planswift 11 licence I then suggest you first try running the app in bottles/wine, failing this run it in a Windows VM

Thanks. I noticed that it is a bit niche, the version of the software I have it is an old one from around 2015, when these were still perpetual and I really want to get rid of windows for good - will definetly try wine again, although I have been having some issues trying to install it.

 

[carlisto]

Welcome, @carlisto .

From the look of it, Planswift is not something that any of us could easily help you with.....not quickly, anyway.

Although there is a 'Free trial' available, you have to submit personal & company details, requesting a 'Demo' before they will send you a link to the download. It's at this last stage where most would-be helpers lose interest, because nobody likes giving out personal info where it isn't necessary......and these days, it all just becomes further grist for the 'A.I' mill.


Mike.

Thanks, Mike. You are 100% correct. I will try to get the Wine going and see if it works, fingers crossed.