PartnerPak+ Studio

PartnerPak+ Studio is fenestration software for designing elevations, estimating projects, and preparing fabrication work. It suits teams working with Kawneer systems that need design through production in one workflow. Its fabrication and estimating tools are substantial; the location-based subscription and Windows requirements make it a more focused choice than a general-purpose business platform.

Overview

The software brings elevation design, estimating, and fabrication tasks together, with a preloaded catalog of Kawneer systems, hardware, and glazing types. That focus can save time for teams building Kawneer-based projects, while organizations working across other product systems should weigh the fit of its catalog before choosing it.

Its 3D interface supports placing members, sticks, doors, and vents, as well as building out-of-square frames. This gives designers room to represent nonstandard geometry rather than limiting work to square frames. From the design, teams can produce bills of materials, drawings, bid recaps, purchase orders, and customizable proposals, then carry project information into fabrication outputs.

Key features

Design to estimate

PartnerPak+ Studio can generate printer drawings, bills of materials, bid recaps, purchase orders, and proposals. Reports can be printed or exported as PDF, RTF, or XLS, and custom data exports support workflows that need tailored output. The direct upload of purchase orders to the Kawneer Direct shopping cart is particularly useful for Kawneer buyers; it is a narrower advantage for teams purchasing through other channels.

Fabrication and shared work

Cut lists, cutting instructions, labels, and drop reports connect estimating to shop-floor preparation, while RhinoFab equipment exports support that specific fabrication path. Material tracking is supported. A network database server can share catalog and project information among users, which is useful for teams coordinating work across a location.

Support includes telephone and email help, TeamViewer assistance, monthly in-person training, and weekly two-hour online sessions. Updates are included with a current subscription, though the latest listed update, version 5.0.0.134, requires version 5.0.0.130 first; installations that have not reached that prerequisite cannot move directly to the latest version.

Pricing

PartnerPak+ Studio is paid, with custom pricing. Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 are all monthly subscriptions licensed per location; contact Kawneer for pricing and terms. Because licensing is per location rather than per user, buyers should confirm how their locations are covered before committing. The four levels have no published feature distinctions, so there is no basis for recommending one level over another.

Platforms

The product is listed for Android, iOS, and Windows, and it includes a mobile app. The download page specifies Windows 10 or newer. Its DirectX 12 update requires 64-bit Windows 10 and specified hardware, so Windows users should check those requirements before planning an upgrade. The latest listed update also requires version 5.0.0.130 to be installed first.

Who it's for

PartnerPak+ Studio is best suited to fenestration businesses that design and fabricate elevations, particularly those using Kawneer systems and RhinoFab equipment. Its combination of estimating documents, fabrication outputs, shared project data, and Kawneer Direct purchase-order uploads makes it relevant to teams managing several stages of that workflow. It is less compelling for companies whose work centers on other systems or whose main need is a broadly scoped business platform.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A Kawneer catalog, 3D elevation tools, estimating documents, and fabrication outputs connect design through production.
• Pros: RhinoFab exports and direct Kawneer Direct purchase-order uploads support defined equipment and purchasing workflows.
• Pros: Shared network data, custom exports, and recurring training options can support coordinated teams.
• Cons: Subscriptions are licensed per location, and pricing and terms require contacting Kawneer, making budgeting and multi-location planning less straightforward.
• Cons: The latest listed update has a version prerequisite, and DirectX 12 imposes specific Windows and hardware requirements.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of tools in this niche, browse Glass Contractor Software.

• RFMS is worth considering when Android, iOS, web, or API platforms matter alongside Windows; its Core ERP pricing requires a demo request.
• Glazier may suit teams seeking Android, iOS, and web access; its Order Form fees are billed monthly unless otherwise provided.
• Mitchell RepairCenter is another paid option listed for Android, iOS, and Windows.
• Perfect ERP is another paid option listed for web and Windows.
• GlasPacLX is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows support; it has no free plan or free trial.
• Auto Glass CRM may fit teams looking for a trial-based option with web and API support; its Starter plan is $79 a month, with one shop, five users, and a 14-day free trial.
• Baka Glass may suit production teams looking for cutting optimization, machine connections, live production dashboards, and a work-floor app with scanning.
• eDirectGlass is another paid alternative with a free trial and Android, iOS, and web support.

Verdict

Choose PartnerPak+ Studio if your fenestration team needs a connected elevation-to-fabrication workflow, especially around Kawneer systems and RhinoFab equipment. Its main advantage is the breadth of project outputs and purchasing and fabrication connections; look elsewhere if you need published, readily comparable pricing, a different core system focus, or fewer Windows update constraints.