On Center Software, the award-winning construction software developer, proudly announced its entrance into the iTunes App Store with the Carpet Estimator app! The first construction estimating app to be released by the company, the Carpet Estimator app is designed to fit the needs of all carpet layers, both hobbyists and professionals.

Intended to function as a standalone tool, the Carpet Estimator app is a mobile solution for quickly estimating carpet and perimeter trim by carpet roll tear-off length with an easy-to-use floor plan generator that leaves no room for estimating mistakes. Subcontractors and weekend warriors alike will be now be able to complete simple estimates on an iPhone or iPod touch without any pricing surprises or costly material overruns. The On Center Software Carpet Estimator app includes the following features:

* Create New Estimates

o Includes 10 predefined shapes (including curves) to help you build your rooms

o Manipulate room dimensions by dragging arrows via touch

o View how the carpet will be laid in your room

o Adjust carpet orientation to Vertical or Horizontal

o Move and adjust seams by simply dragging an arrow

o Input any carpet roll width

o Input pricing for carpet and trim along with units

o Name each room for future reference

o Summary includes carpet and trim prices, plus room area and perimeter

* File Manager

o Store each room estimate into a database

o View and edit previous room estimates

o Delete rooms from the database

* Report Builder

o Select and combine room data to generate one report

o Report includes a materials break out

o Edit and email this report to clients, suppliers, or to yourself

* Help

o Online information and tutorials available at www.oncenter.com

o Check out the other great products created by On Center Software, made specifically for the construction industry

The Carpet Estimator app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available exclusively through the iTunes App Store. This tool was designed as a standalone app, and is not intended for use with On Center Software’s suite of construction products. For more information, please visit:  http://www.oncenter.com/products/iphone/carpet_estimator/help/index.html.