Home  /  Tools Apps  / Plank Planner
Plank Planner Application icon

Plank Planner 1.0

1 MB / 0+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


See previous versions

Plank Planner, developed and published by B5A7, has released its latest version, 1.0, on 2016-08-25. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Plank Planner APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

Read More

App Screenshot

App Screenshot

App Details

Package name: au.com.binga.FloorPlanner

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: B5A7

Category: Tools

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Plank Planner on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Reviews

5 ★, on 2016-12-01
Save yourself some head scratching and get this app. Worth every penny. Saves time and effort.

Previous Versions

Plank Planner 1.0
2016-08-25 / 1 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Plank Planner is a tool for trades people and the home handy person alike. The tool produces a flooring plan for timber floors that avoids the common racking problems. The use of the tool is equally applicable to racking walls.

WHY USE PLANK PLANNER:
• AVOIDS THE COMMON RACKING PROBLEMS. A system of rules is in place to avoid these problems: (1) Aligned joins - a join on the previous strip is at the same point as the proposed join for the current strip; (2) H-Joins - a join on the second previous strip is at the same point as the proposed join for the current strip; (3) Lightning join - each successive join is slightly forward of the last.
• HANDLES MULTIPLE AREAS. The space to lay the flooring is often a combination of difference sized areas. The tool takes into account adjacent areas when checking the racking rules.
• PRODUCES MULTIPLE PLAN REPRESENTATIONS. The plank plan is represented using plank sizing and plank layout for visual confirmation.
• EMAILS RESULTS. The plank plan is sent via email.
• REUSES WASTAGE. Off-cuts can be used as the plan is being created.
• RACKING RULES CAN BE ADJUSTED. The various settings that affect racking can be adjusted using a settings screen.

What's New
This is the first version. This is also our first android application so it only has the basic features and a limited user interface. If there is sufficient demand for the idea of a plank planner itself then the tool will be enhanced as necessary. Some features that may appear in new versions of the application:
- Permit specification of joist measurement.
- Add lightning rule (each successive join is slightly forward of the last). Early testing indicated that this wasn't needed.
- Support multiple plank widths.
- Improve the user interface, e.g. use +/- instead of text input field for plank quantity.

Tips
- Measure the plank width correctly, e.g. when measuring planks that incorporate a tongue and groove, do not include the tongue component.
- Keep a list of the excess material handy. If you are utilizing the off-cut feature, the planner will happily split long planks but sometimes it will be easier to make use of the excess material rather than cutting a plank.