PartnerPak+ Studio

PartnerPak+ Studio is software for designing, estimating, and fabricating fenestration elevations. Its 3D tools let users place structural members and insert sticks, doors, and vents, including in frames that are out of square. A preloaded library supplies Kawneer systems, hardware, and glazing types. For estimating and purchasing, the software produces bills of materials, drawings, bid recaps, purchase orders, and proposals that users can customize; purchase orders can be sent to the Kawneer Direct shopping cart. Fabrication tools generate cut lists, cutting instructions, labels, and drop reports, with exports for RhinoFab equipment. Reports can be printed or saved as PDF, RTF, or XLS, and custom data exports are supported. A network database server can share catalog and project information. PartnerPak+ Studio is available on Android, iOS, and Windows, though the download page lists Windows 10 or newer as compatible. Pricing is on request. The maker lists phone and email support, TeamViewer assistance, and regular in-person and online training.

PartnerPak+ Studio covers design, estimating, and fabrication tasks for fenestration elevations, with Kawneer data and RhinoFab exports among its specific capabilities. Prospective buyers will need to request pricing and check the stated Windows requirements and update prerequisite.

It suits fenestration businesses that need to estimate, design, and fabricate elevations, particularly those working with Kawneer systems. Teams can also use shared project data and fabrication exports within the listed workflow.

PartnerPak+ Studio is a design, estimating, and fabrication program for fenestration work. It is best suited to contractors and fabricators whose projects use Kawneer systems and who want to carry elevations through to production. Its strongest case is that connected workflow; custom pricing and a Windows update prerequisite make it a specialized purchase that needs planning.

Overview

A preloaded catalog of Kawneer systems, hardware, and glazing types gives teams a focused base for building elevations. That is a practical advantage for Kawneer work, while businesses relying on other systems should first confirm the catalog suits their projects. The 3D interface supports placing members and inserting sticks, doors, and vents, including in out-of-square frames, which helps represent less standard openings.

The workflow extends from design into estimating and fabrication. Teams can generate bills of materials, printer drawings, bid recaps, purchase orders, and customizable proposals, then produce cut lists, cutting instructions, labels, and drop reports. Direct purchase-order uploads to the Kawneer Direct shopping cart connect estimating to procurement; exports for RhinoFab equipment connect it to fabrication.

Key features

Project outputs and shared data

Reports can be printed or exported as PDF, RTF, or XLS, and custom data exports give teams options for moving project information into other workflows. A network database server can share catalog and project information among users, which is useful when several people need access to the same work.

Support and updates

DeMichele Group offers phone and email support, TeamViewer assistance, monthly in-person training, and weekly two-hour online sessions. That range can help teams adopting a specialized estimating and fabrication workflow. Updates are included with a current subscription, though installing the latest listed version, 5.0.0.134, first requires version 5.0.0.130.

Pricing

PartnerPak+ Studio is paid software with custom pricing. Levels 1 through 4 are monthly subscriptions, each licensed per location; contact Kawneer for pricing and terms. Since the plans are all location-based and their prices and included differences are not established, buyers should confirm which level covers their required workflow and locations before budgeting. There is no stated per-user seat count or trial term to weigh against the subscription.

Platforms

The product is marked for Android, iOS, and Windows, and it includes a mobile app. The download page specifies Windows 10 or newer; the DirectX 12 update requires 64-bit Windows 10 and specified hardware. Teams should check those requirements and confirm how the mobile apps fit their intended work before rollout.

Who it's for

This is a strong candidate for glass and fenestration contractors that use Kawneer systems and need glass estimating, material tracking, cut-list generation, and fabrication workflow in the same program. The RhinoFab export and Kawneer Direct purchase-order connection are particularly relevant for shops using those equipment and purchasing paths. Organizations whose projects center on other systems, or buyers who need clear prices before contacting a vendor, have a weaker fit.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Design, estimating, and fabrication outputs connect in one workflow, from elevations to cut lists and drop reports.
• Pro: Kawneer catalog data, Kawneer Direct purchase-order uploads, and RhinoFab exports serve specific fenestration workflows.
• Pro: Shared network data, multiple report formats, and custom exports support team use and tailored reporting.
• Con: All four plans use custom, location-based monthly pricing, so costs and level differences need to be confirmed with Kawneer.
• Con: The stated Windows and DirectX 12 requirements, plus the prior-version prerequisite for the latest update, may add setup work for some teams.

Alternatives

Compare glass contractor software if you want to survey the category before settling on a specialized workflow. Mitchell RepairCenter is another paid option with Android, iOS, Windows, and API platforms; its package pricing and included modules are not established here. Glazier may suit buyers considering a web platform alongside Android and iOS, with fees set through an Order Form and billed monthly unless otherwise provided. RFMS is a paid alternative spanning Android, iOS, web, Windows, and API, with pricing handled through a demo request.

GlaziersEdge is another paid option for Android, iOS, and Windows, and offers a free trial. Auto Glass CRM may fit buyers who want a posted entry price: its Starter plan is $79 a month, billed monthly, with one shop, five users, and a 14-day trial. Baka Glass is worth considering when cutting optimization, machine connections, live production dashboards, and work-floor scanning are central requirements. eDirectGlass offers a Pay-Per-Invoice option at $5 per submitted invoice, intended for up to 50 invoices per month, with up to five users and an annual contract. GlasPacLX is a paid alternative available for macOS as well as Android, iOS, and Windows; its Mobile Add-on costs $45 a month per additional technician, plus a $75 one-time setup fee per technician.

Verdict

Choose PartnerPak+ Studio if Kawneer-based fenestration work needs to move from 3D elevations through estimating and fabrication, especially when RhinoFab exports or Kawneer Direct ordering matter. Its connected production workflow is the main reason to choose it. Look elsewhere if your work depends on other systems or you need transparent, user-based pricing before engaging a vendor.