206.622.1950 www.earnestdevelopment.com 1408 12th Avenue, Ste 311, Seattle WA 98122 USA

The tighter the fee, the more important it

is to optimize resources.

Creating and maintaining room data

sheets is a labor intensive and exacting

task. The information needs to be

arranged and grouped for different

purposes, and updated frequently.

Earnest rDs ® makes this process not

only more efficient, but infinitely more

accurate.

Room data sheets, professionally executed.

Work in Earnest!

Architectural

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Communications

Lighting

Security

Equipment

Furnishings

Accessories

Finishes

Room data sheets

Unique rooms

Standard Sets

Catalog Sheets

Finishes

Images

Quantification

Notes

Revisions

Data export to other

applications.

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Earnest rDs is a database application designed specifically for architects, designers and planners. For managing room data requirements, there is no better tool. Intuitive and uncluttered end-user interface. Configurable to suit a wide variety of projects and programming styles. Streamlines the effort of data input, reporting and keeping up with changes. Enforces data integrity and consis-tency. Flexible to support different process and workflow realities. Customizable, open architecture run-ning on Microsoft Access ®. True quality assurance that only a database application can provide.

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Ease-of-use is crucial.

Every team member should have ready access to up-to-date information. Some are tasked work with the information frequently,

others only occasionally. Earnest rDs is a tool for use by the entire team, up and run-

ning with an hour or so of training.

A simple structure guides data input, adds consistency and streamlines the effort

of keeping up with changes.

Project profile information includes team, milestones and accommodates

unlimited categories and notes.

Pull-down lists used in editors throughout the application support

efficiency and accuracy.

Lookup values that populate the pull down lists are editable and

can be added on-the-fly as needed.

Default values can be set and changed easily to speed data entry.

A timestamp is automatically updated each time a record is changed.

Revisions and milestones are tracked and referenced to formal “Log“ entries.

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The Library is the catalog of individual items and materials that are used in the project and quantified in reports. Sets are the collection of items that make up the contents of each room. Standard sets can be assigned to multiple

rooms.

A unique room set can be quickly created from - or converted to a standard set.

Rooms can be assigned any combination of up to 5 set types: A/M/E/P; Equipment; Furnishings; Accessories and Finishes, plus vitals and remarks.

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Input and fine-tuning goes quickly using automated data building routines.

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Configuration settings and naming

conventions make rDs the right tool for a

wide variety of projects and

programming styles.

Handle multiple users and an unlimited

number of projects.

Each rDs project is managed in a

separate, independent data file. This

keeps the files small and portable to work

with when traveling and off-network.

In a networked environment, projects can

be worked on simultaneously by the

entire team.

Projects are created in just a few steps

and can be jump-started with data

brought in from other projects or your own

in-house rDs project templates.

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Categories for the finish schedule

headings and sub-headings can be

tuned to handle anything from broad

requirements to detailed specifications .

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The proof is in the output. A full set of standard reports provide accurate deliverables at a moment’s notice and for a variety of purposes.

Reports can be configured, filtered and adjusted in a number of ways, but will always retain a consistent and professional look. Save a few trees. Reports are easy to review on-screen and can be shared on portals and through collaboration / information platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint®. Reports can be published as Adobe Acrobat PDF®, Word documents, sent to Microsoft One-Note®, Microsoft Publisher®, Adobe InDesign®, and other publishing software. Data from tables, queries and reports can be exported to Microsoft Excel®, XML, BIM systems, CAFM systems, CADD systems and other databases. Standard reports include a finish schedule that generates a formatted Microsoft Excel® Spreadsheet. Customized reports and other enhancements can be added using Microsoft Access® tools and methods.

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Accuracy. rDs manages information in a rela-

tional database, eliminating multiple files, linked

pages, inconsistent data and formulas in cells

that may or may not be up to date.

Streamlined editing. It is easier to keep infor-

mation up-to-date, because a value changed in a

single field updates related values throughout the

project.

Libraries. An enormous amount of time can be

saved by re-using libraries of items, typical room

content sets and notes from one project to the

next.

How you spend your time. Working with a

complete and full-featured application means

your time and energy can stay focused on your

projects and clients.

Reliable deliverables. Reports are available on

a moment's notice, always consistently

formatted and accurate.

Productivity. Using software that is stable and

well designed makes the team more productive

and your projects more profitable.

Professional Results. rDs is a professionally

developed and maintained application.

206.622.1950 www.earnestdevelopment.com 1408 12th Avenue, Ste 311, Seattle WA 98122 USA

Getting Started:

A complete User’s Guide is maintained online.

Technical assistance for installation is included

with license purchases.

Introductory training packages are available at

discounted rates. Support Services: Earnest Development is committed to providing exceptional service and value:

Advanced training and on-site classes

Support subscriptions

Customizing

Consulting

Project support

Custom database applications development

System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP®.. or Vista®. Microsoft Access®. (v2000, 2003 or 2007) Adobe Acrobat®. (recommended, not required) For multi-user setup: LAN connection, R/W permission for server and project directories. Pricing: Perpetual software license, unlimited users, per site, $2,450. Support and maintenance subscription, $750. per year. Introductory training , interactive online sessions (approx. 2 hrs.), $150. Multi-license purchase discounts are available. Ordering: Earnest Development Online: http://www.earnestdevelopment.com/desk_pricing.asp Email: earndev@earnestdevelopment.com Phone: 206.622.1950

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