Download Estimating Install Files

The installation files are available on the Viewpoint Customer Portal.

Determine which files to download:

Determine which installation file you should download based on whether your dedicated server-based network has the full version of Microsoft SQL installed or the SQL Express version installed.

Type of server-based networkFiles to Download
No Microsoft SQL Server installed
  • SQL Express version of the install file
  • Workstation install file
  • Service pack install file, if applicable
Microsoft SQL Server installed (with Reporting Services)
Important: The person who installs and manages the server database must have the appropriate levels of experience with and/or knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
  • SQL Server version of the install file
  • Workstation install file
  • Service pack install file, if applicable

Download the installation files:

  1. Go to the Viewpoint Customer Portal at https://support.viewpoint.com/s/.
  2. Log in using your Viewpoint Customer Portal username and password.
  3. From the Home page, select Products > ProContractor.
    Note: Your Viewpoint Estimating™ install files are organized this way because Viewpoint Estimating uses the same install files as are used for the ProContractor application.
  4. Select the appropriate installation (.EXE) file, select Download, and save the file to a known location that you can navigate to later when you are ready to run the installation.
    Important: You must first save the installation file. Do not attempt to run the installation file from the folder location.