Frequently asked questions
How many Licenses do I need?
License quantity is based upon installations. If you are an only user and you want to run ArborShadow on a Desktop and say a laptop then you need 2 licenses. So you would need to purchase the Main license plus 1 x Additional license.
If you have a system where say 3 other users log in with their own user name then you would need to purchase the Main license and 3 x Additional ones. But if you have 3 other users just using the same PC/Server with the same log in name then you would just need the single Main license!
If you want to install it on a server with 4 users logging in and also install it on 4 laptops then you would need 1 x Main license and 7 x additional licenses.
Are discounts available for existing ArborShadow R3 users?
No. Due to the time spent on creating R4 and the fact that it was rebuilt from scratch, no discounts are available.
Can I export Screen Map Images?
YES! You can also include a title block with scale bar.
Will ArborShadow create a finished CAD drawing for me?
No ! ArborShadow simply draws the selected objects onto an existing CAD plan. You need a CAD program (ideally AutoCAD) and CAD experience to tailor the results. ArborShadow draws directly onto AutoCAD using a script file or it creates a DXF for input, but again, these only hold the object entities. ArborShadow uses a background map for object positioning but this is not exported; you need to draw onto the original map held in the CAD program.
Do I have to use a Map with ArborShadow?
No ! Using the Map is optional. But it may not prove very useful without one!
Do I have to use AutoCAD with ArborShadow?
No ! But its easier and gives you more options. ArborShadow produces a DXF output of the object plot and this can be imported into any CAD program which supports the DXF format (which should be most)! It is recommended that you first use ArborShadow with its demo, create a DXF and check its usable with your CAD program before purchasing.
Which version of AutoCAD is compatible?
AxciScape creates a (.scr) script file which should be compatible with all past and future versions.
Will ArborShadow work on Mac systems?
No! Although it may work with a windows emulator; its a case of trying and see!
Can I import GIS Maps?
Only DXF CAD plans, SHP files or an image (for indicative work) can be imported.
Can I Create Tables from the data?
ArborShadow has a powerful text export module which can merge and format the field data into a text file. This can be pasted directly into Excel, Word, Notepad etc.
License quantity is based upon installations. If you are an only user and you want to run ArborShadow on a Desktop and say a laptop then you need 2 licenses. So you would need to purchase the Main license plus 1 x Additional license.
If you have a system where say 3 other users log in with their own user name then you would need to purchase the Main license and 3 x Additional ones. But if you have 3 other users just using the same PC/Server with the same log in name then you would just need the single Main license!
If you want to install it on a server with 4 users logging in and also install it on 4 laptops then you would need 1 x Main license and 7 x additional licenses.
Are discounts available for existing ArborShadow R3 users?
No. Due to the time spent on creating R4 and the fact that it was rebuilt from scratch, no discounts are available.
Can I export Screen Map Images?
YES! You can also include a title block with scale bar.
Will ArborShadow create a finished CAD drawing for me?
No ! ArborShadow simply draws the selected objects onto an existing CAD plan. You need a CAD program (ideally AutoCAD) and CAD experience to tailor the results. ArborShadow draws directly onto AutoCAD using a script file or it creates a DXF for input, but again, these only hold the object entities. ArborShadow uses a background map for object positioning but this is not exported; you need to draw onto the original map held in the CAD program.
Do I have to use a Map with ArborShadow?
No ! Using the Map is optional. But it may not prove very useful without one!
Do I have to use AutoCAD with ArborShadow?
No ! But its easier and gives you more options. ArborShadow produces a DXF output of the object plot and this can be imported into any CAD program which supports the DXF format (which should be most)! It is recommended that you first use ArborShadow with its demo, create a DXF and check its usable with your CAD program before purchasing.
Which version of AutoCAD is compatible?
AxciScape creates a (.scr) script file which should be compatible with all past and future versions.
Will ArborShadow work on Mac systems?
No! Although it may work with a windows emulator; its a case of trying and see!
Can I import GIS Maps?
Only DXF CAD plans, SHP files or an image (for indicative work) can be imported.
Can I Create Tables from the data?
ArborShadow has a powerful text export module which can merge and format the field data into a text file. This can be pasted directly into Excel, Word, Notepad etc.
