April 2105:- Silver is no longer available to new users - existing users are supported as before
FAQs
These FAQs are specific to Silver and relate mainly to the differences between it and other versions.
For other questions please see the main support section.
Simply Hover the mouse over the relevant statement to see an explanation
Similarities
- Same easy to use system
- Same support You get the same free support
- Same technology Both porgrams use the same base code, so use the same technology.
Silver is not a previous version - Same customer files Both porgrams use the same file format, so data can be easily used if you upgrade.
- Upgrade when you want There is no penalty - you simply pay the 'difference' between what you own and what you require.
Differences
- Considerably Cheaper SuperView Silver has the main features required but is cheaper than our main program and considerably cheaper than our competitors
- Options to do design special Accessibility features
- Schemes You can make similar selections for colours and materials in Silver but you can not save them as a separate Scheme for use in another design
- Free Form and Snippets There is an extensive library of shapes in Silver but you can not 'build' your own
- Fewer Fancy units There is an extensive library of shapes in Silver but some more fancy units are not included e.g round end and bow fronted units
- Feature Doors or Colour Sets You have a choice of styles, colours and materials but the whole design is in the same one
- Elevation Views Perspectives (from anyview point) and plans are included but elevations are not
- ShadowsDetailed shadow effects are not available
- ReflectionsReflections and gloss effects are not available
- Pictures on the plan You can print out the 3Ds but you can not save them as a picture or add them to the plan
- Wardrobes are fixed height Bedroom wardrobes are a single height not variable as in SV25 Gold
- Single floor level All floor mounted units are on a single level floor (cf SV25 Gold's multiple levels)
- Limited Export You can print out information but not save it for use in other programsfacilities
This list is not exhaustive but is intended to show the main differences