Release of the 4cost-suite 4.5<\/h1><\/div>The new version 4.5 of the 4cost-suite<\/a> is now available for download in the client portal<\/a> and offers numerous performance optimisations and improvements as well as several new features that make working with our costing software<\/a> even more comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Release](\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/4cost_Update_4_5.png\" "\\"Release")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights of the new 4cost-suite 4.5<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"4cost-aces\/sustain\"](\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Software-Icon_aces-sustain_3D.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW MODULE: 4cost-aces\/sustain | Product carbon footprint calculation<\/a><\/h3><\/div>In order to reduce emissions and improve sustainability, it is essential to accurately determine the product carbon footprint.<\/p>\n
The new module 4cost-aces\/sustain empowers users to calculate the carbon footprint of their products over their entire life cycle - from production to packaging, transport and disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Product page<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"4cost-aces\"](\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Software-Icon_aces_3D.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW FEATURES: 4cost-aces | Parametric cost estimates<\/a><\/h3><\/div>Grid View:<\/strong> The new grid view feature provides users with a quick overview of all elements of their bill of materials (BOM) based on freely selectable parameters such as production country, weights, quantities and operational environment. This ensures consistent input of values for the BOM and makes incorrect entries immediately visible.<\/p>\nProcess Manager:<\/strong> The new process manager offers the option of selecting or deselecting all additional processes that can be selected in the mechanical technology index in an overview for entire groups or individual elements within the BOM. This makes it possible to quickly analyse the cost impact of different technology scenarios and additional processes on the calculated product (e.g. How big is the cost difference if powder coating is replaced by painting?)<\/p>\nSelection of programming language when estimating software costs:<\/strong> From now on, the programming language can be taken into account when estimating software development costs, which allows for a more precise description of the software project. The selected programming language influences the development, integration and testing efforts included in the calculation. This makes it possible to quickly and efficiently compare the costs and time required for different programming languages.<\/p>\n<\/div>Product page<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"4cost-structure\"](\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Software-Icon_structure_3D.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW FEATURES: 4cost-structure | Standardised bottom-up calculations<\/a><\/h3><\/div>Start template:<\/strong> A template can be created for recurring structures or constant basic settings, that is automatically loaded when a new project is created. This saves time, ensures consistent project settings and avoids incorrect entries.<\/p>\nBOM sorting:<\/strong> Thanks to a new intuitive navigation above the structure tree, the elements of the BOM can be easily reordered. Both the position of elements and their level within the list can be changed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The new version 4.5 of the 4cost-suite<\/a> is now available for download in the client portal<\/a> and offers numerous performance optimisations and improvements as well as several new features that make working with our costing software<\/a> even more comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> In order to reduce emissions and improve sustainability, it is essential to accurately determine the product carbon footprint.<\/p>\n The new module 4cost-aces\/sustain empowers users to calculate the carbon footprint of their products over their entire life cycle - from production to packaging, transport and disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div> Grid View:<\/strong> The new grid view feature provides users with a quick overview of all elements of their bill of materials (BOM) based on freely selectable parameters such as production country, weights, quantities and operational environment. This ensures consistent input of values for the BOM and makes incorrect entries immediately visible.<\/p>\n Process Manager:<\/strong> The new process manager offers the option of selecting or deselecting all additional processes that can be selected in the mechanical technology index in an overview for entire groups or individual elements within the BOM. This makes it possible to quickly analyse the cost impact of different technology scenarios and additional processes on the calculated product (e.g. How big is the cost difference if powder coating is replaced by painting?)<\/p>\n Selection of programming language when estimating software costs:<\/strong> From now on, the programming language can be taken into account when estimating software development costs, which allows for a more precise description of the software project. The selected programming language influences the development, integration and testing efforts included in the calculation. This makes it possible to quickly and efficiently compare the costs and time required for different programming languages.<\/p>\n<\/div> Start template:<\/strong> A template can be created for recurring structures or constant basic settings, that is automatically loaded when a new project is created. This saves time, ensures consistent project settings and avoids incorrect entries.<\/p>\n BOM sorting:<\/strong> Thanks to a new intuitive navigation above the structure tree, the elements of the BOM can be easily reordered. Both the position of elements and their level within the list can be changed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Highlights of the new 4cost-suite 4.5<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW MODULE: 4cost-aces\/sustain | Product carbon footprint calculation<\/a><\/h3><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW FEATURES: 4cost-aces | Parametric cost estimates<\/a><\/h3><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>NEW FEATURES: 4cost-structure | Standardised bottom-up calculations<\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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