What is the "PDF File" plan package:
The "PDF File" plan package is your best value, and provides you with an electronic version of the plan's construction documents. This plan package provides many advantages over the Reproducible, 8 Set, 5 Set, 1 Set, and Review Set plan packages including:
Need more copies of the plan? No problem! Simply take the file to any local print shop and have them print out your copies in your desired size. In addition, you will have the copies available for use....THAT DAY!
Need different size copies for different people? Easy! You can print out an 8 1/2 x 11 set for your office, a 11 x 17 set for your local building officials, a 18 x 24 set for your builder, a 24 x 36 master set for yourself! Unlimited flexibility!
Need to modify the plan? We've got you covered! Simply take the PDF to a local building design professional and they will be able to update your drawings in the same way as if you provided them with a printed "Reproducible" set.
Need your plans immediately! No need to wait for your plans to ship! We can email you the PDF file, usually the same day!
Questions about the different plan packages? Here is a brief comparison:
| PDF File | Reproducible | CAD File | 8 Set | 5 Set | 1 Set | Review Set | |
| Delivery Media: | Electronic file | Hard-copy print | Electronic file | Hard-copy prints | Hard-copy prints | Hard-copy prints | Hard-copy prints |
| Shipping Method: | Email / Mail on CD | Email / Mail on CD | |||||
| Time-frame to receive: | Usually the same day (if emailed) | Depending on ship method (1 day to 7 days) | Usually the same day (if emailed) | Depending on ship method (1 day to 7 days) | Depending on ship method (1 day to 7 days) | Depending on ship method (1 day to 7 days) | Depending on ship method (1 day to 7 days) |
| # of Construction Licenses included: | 1 Construction License | 1 Construction License | 1 Construction License | 1 Construction License | 1 Construction License | No Construction License provided | No Construction License provided |
| Can make copies? | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Cannot be copied. Would need to purchase additional sets. | Cannot be copied. Would need to purchase additional sets. | Cannot be copied. Would need to upgrade to construction package. | Cannot be copied. Would need to upgrade to construction package. |
| Can re-size plan documents and re-print for different uses? | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Can modify plans with a local designer? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Can print on desktop printer? | Yes (all you need is to download the free Adobe Acrobat software) | No | Yes (only if you have a valid version of AutoCAD software on computer) | No | No | No | No |