Frequently Asked Questions...
Q: What cranes does LiftPlanner support?
A wide range of mobile, crawler, and specialty cranes with accurate chart data and geometry.
Q: Can I model custom loads?
Yes - vessels, tanks, piping, steel, and custom shapes can be built directly in the software. Draw it in AutoCAD and it can be used to represent your load.
Q: Does LiftPlanner handle rigging calculations?
Yes — sling angles, load distribution, spreader bars, and deduction summation are all available.
Q: Can I import site drawings?
Yes - CAD plot plans, Google backgrounds and point clouds can can be added to create realistic site models.
Q: Does LiftPlanner generate lift plans?
Yes - professional, customer-ready lift plans with diagrams, geometry tables, and rigging details.
Q: Your competitors all have annual or monthly fees – does LiftPlanner have recurrent fees?
No – there are no annual, monthly or additional fees of any type.
Q: Some of my cranes have only basic attachments Other cranes are fully dressed with all available attachments. Can LiftPlanner differentiate for such situations?
Yes – all of the options for each crane are defined precisely in the “Request for Quote stage” – the crane models are delivered exactly as quoted with full functionality for each attachment option.
To receive a quote, please submit your request directly via email with the following information below to jimmeehan@liftplanner.net.
***NOTE: Please Email a list of your cranes, attachments and jibs to us for a quotation for your version of LiftPlanner software
1. Your Contact Information
2. Your Crane Fleet List the cranes you want included in your LiftPlanner library. (Manufacturer, model, Attachment configuration options)
3. AutoCAD Version Specify the AutoCAD version you use.
4. Project or Application Needs Tell us how you plan to use LiftPlanner:
- General lift planning
- Engineered lifts
- Multi-crane lifts
- Rigging design
- Site modeling
- Custom crane requests
5. Optional Add-Ons If you need any of the following, include them in your request:
- Custom crane modeling
- Custom rigging assemblies
- Custom vessel or Equipment models
Once your information is received, you will receive a detailed quote outlining:
- Licensing – Single or Multiple copies
- Included crane models with options defined
- Optional custom work
- Approximate delivery timeline
LiftPlanner quotes are typically returned within one business day.
