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If you're a stained glass professional or hobbyist who loves to design your own windows, then Glass Eye 2000 is the product you have been waiting for. With this software you can create custom patterns that are easier to view and edit than any pencil and paper drawing. The CD contains a short "Welcome to Glass Eye 2000" video presentation as well as a comprehensive tutorial guiding you through virtually every product feature in twenty simple lessons.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I bought The Glass Eye a few years ago just as I was getting ready to retire from a position as Systems Manager for CADD equipment (Computer Aided Design and Drafting). As a Systems Manager, I had more than fifteen years of experience managing, drawing, and teaching CADD in two different companies. I had been designing and drawing stained glass layouts using a variety of drawing packages. I have been working with stained glass for almost thirty years and have been selling my work, seriously, for about six years.
With The Glass Eye, I was amazed at how quickly I could put a design together. I was able to easily put any type of picture (or piece of a picture) into a bitmap background, draw the lead/foil lines over it to create my stained glass drawing, then scale it to the size I wanted, and print out my patterns. This was a simple, quick way to create my own custom designs. I used The Glass Eye for about a year and a half, until Glass Eye 2000 became available.
As soon as I read about the new features, I was ready to purchase the Professional Version without even trying it. But, I downloaded the trial version. After just a few days, I ordered the Professional Version. I was happy with The Glass Eye. I am ecstatic with Glass Eye 2000.
The best new feature, in my opinion, is the glass library. With it, I can choose manufactures' colors (with catalog number) and paint my design with streakies, waterglass, textures, etc. I have actual glass samples which I purchased from the glass manufacturers and the library takes a lot of guesswork out of how the glass will actually look in the finished project. I also like the new text writing feature and the fact that the individual pieces of glass in my design are numbered for me. To be able to email a drawing (in .JPG or other format) to a customer is a definite plus. And to be able to pull a picture into the background in a format other than bitmap (such as .JPG or from my scanner or digital camera) saves a lot of manipulation of file types.
Glass Eye 2000 is a very professional, easy to use, product and is essential for anyone interested in doing serious design work. Because it is designed specifically for stained glass use, it is far superior to any other drawing software package. Whoever designed it really did their homework! (And I have had enough experience with other products to know what I'm talking about!!)
I teach beginner's stained glass in an adult education course and highly recommend Glass Eye 2000 (the Standard and Professional versions) to all of my students as a potential future tool for them to purchase.
From Sunny Sandock Stained Glass, Littleton, MA
With The Glass Eye, I was amazed at how quickly I could put a design together. I was able to easily put any type of picture (or piece of a picture) into a bitmap background, draw the lead/foil lines over it to create my stained glass drawing, then scale it to the size I wanted, and print out my patterns. This was a simple, quick way to create my own custom designs. I used The Glass Eye for about a year and a half, until Glass Eye 2000 became available.
As soon as I read about the new features, I was ready to purchase the Professional Version without even trying it. But, I downloaded the trial version. After just a few days, I ordered the Professional Version. I was happy with The Glass Eye. I am ecstatic with Glass Eye 2000.
The best new feature, in my opinion, is the glass library. With it, I can choose manufactures' colors (with catalog number) and paint my design with streakies, waterglass, textures, etc. I have actual glass samples which I purchased from the glass manufacturers and the library takes a lot of guesswork out of how the glass will actually look in the finished project. I also like the new text writing feature and the fact that the individual pieces of glass in my design are numbered for me. To be able to email a drawing (in .JPG or other format) to a customer is a definite plus. And to be able to pull a picture into the background in a format other than bitmap (such as .JPG or from my scanner or digital camera) saves a lot of manipulation of file types.
Glass Eye 2000 is a very professional, easy to use, product and is essential for anyone interested in doing serious design work. Because it is designed specifically for stained glass use, it is far superior to any other drawing software package. Whoever designed it really did their homework! (And I have had enough experience with other products to know what I'm talking about!!)
I teach beginner's stained glass in an adult education course and highly recommend Glass Eye 2000 (the Standard and Professional versions) to all of my students as a potential future tool for them to purchase.
From Sunny Sandock Stained Glass, Littleton, MA
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
As a designer for 12 years, I've used many software drawing programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, and more). All of them involve a rather difficult learning curve to become proficient in their use. Glass Eye 2000 is easy to install and so intuitive to use that I was able to begin a project within ten minutes after installation. Among many things, I find the "Properties" function is especially helpful regarding materials usage, construction cost and pricing. Thank you for a wonderful software package. Now, all I have to do is add my imagination. You've thought of everything else!
-- Katherine Bell of Bell Graphics in Jacksonville, Florida
-- Katherine Bell of Bell Graphics in Jacksonville, Florida
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I have the Professional Plus Edition and can't believe how much this software has helped in my design work. I find it very user friendly, an exceptionally fun and useful tool for creating designs in a short period of time with instant results thanks to all the different effects. It's exciting to watch my designs come alive when the glass colors and textures are added. I wonder how I ever got along without it. What used to take me days is now done in a few hours. One of the nicest features (of the many) is once my drawing is complete and I add the color and glass texture I am able to present to my client a very professional looking presentation. Another big big plus is that if any changes are to be made they are done in minutes. You truly do make a quality and useful program for us stained glass people. Keep up the good work.
P.S. If you are wondering about customer support, they're THE BEST and Very Prompt. They even ask for your input and suggestions as to what features you might like to have on their future upgrades. Incidentially, which most are Free!
Jerry Waier of Pinehaven Stained Glass in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
P.S. If you are wondering about customer support, they're THE BEST and Very Prompt. They even ask for your input and suggestions as to what features you might like to have on their future upgrades. Incidentially, which most are Free!
Jerry Waier of Pinehaven Stained Glass in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Most Recent Customer Reviews
They came through for me!
I have to say, after reading some of the negative reviews about poor customer service I was afraid I just lost $450!
Last week my hard drive crashed and I lost all my data. Read more
Last week my hard drive crashed and I lost all my data. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dan C. Cui
Cheated
I had been using the demonstration edition of this software for quite awhile and finally decided to upgrade to the standard edition for $150.00. What a colossal waste of money! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Syd
Glasseye 2000 review revisit
My original review didn't give this company very high marks due to the hassle of obtaining a new license key whenever something happened with my computer. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dave
a decent program, but beware...
I purchased this program from another site and was eager to get my hands on it. I am a 12+ year graphic artist and thought I'd have no problem learning the program and thought it... Read more
Published 21 months ago by ihavewebfeet
I just can't follow it
I have had this product for 5 years. Every time I try and do something with it, I just can't. I find the instructions to be confusing the layout on top to be wanting and the... Read more
Published on February 17, 2009 by KGA128
Buyer Beware! Don't Lose Your Dongle!!!!
The software is wonderful, BUT...
I have (had) the premium edition ($1,200+). During a recent move, through no fault of my own, my dongle for the software got lost. Read more
I have (had) the premium edition ($1,200+). During a recent move, through no fault of my own, my dongle for the software got lost. Read more
Published on September 18, 2008 by R. A. Peers
Customers LOVE Seeing Their Design on Glass Eye 2000
Glass Eye 2000 is an indispensable part of my business! As the owner of a studio that does only commissioned work, the "see before you buy" feature has enabled me to nearly double... Read more
Published on September 1, 2004 by Dimitri Gruszka
Glass Eye is the greatest
Glass Eye.
I commend you for not only a very fine, dare I say excellent product, but for outstanding technical support as well. Read more
I commend you for not only a very fine, dare I say excellent product, but for outstanding technical support as well. Read more
Published on August 28, 2004 by Christopher
Customer service as it's BEST!
Dragonfly customer service has been absolutely wonderful to work with. Their timely responses and personal one-on-one care has been a breath of fresh air. Read more
Published on August 28, 2004 by Cheryl W. Hall
Glass Eye 2000
I've been using the Glass Eye software for over 4 years now and love it. Upgrading to Glass Eye 2000 was well worth it, especially the enhanced glass representations from the glass... Read more
Published on August 27, 2004 by Rj Macdonald
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