Joshware Desktop
Open Joshware directly in your browser, or explore a working demo project to see the workflow in action. The application installs locally for offline use after first load.
PRODUCT
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Build scaled drawings, manage devices, capture field updates from mobile, and generate fully documented outputs—all in your browser.
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Launch, Explore, and Download
Everything you need to start using Joshware immediately.
Mobile App
Open projects in the field, update status, capture photos, and export updates back to the desktop master.
Downloads
Grab the demo assets and start testing with real files.
Features
One Platform. Full Workflow.
Joshware now connects drafting, estimation, status tracking, mobile field updates, and documentation into one offline-first system.
Drawing & Layout
- Vector-based symbol system with WYSIWYG output
- Scaled drawing support with built-in measuring tools
- Automatic page size and orientation detection
- Mixed PDF, PNG, JPG, and SVG pages in one project
- Multi-page document editing and organization
Device & Data Management
- Sortable, configurable Device Explorer
- Selection sync between canvas and explorer
- Organize by system and location
- Search across devices, symbols, and accessories
- Integrated project data model
Run Items & Estimation
- Attach cable, conduit, hardware, and other run items directly to devices
- Support for both Length and Each modes
- Measure run lengths directly from the drawing
- Copy and paste devices with run items preserved
- Dedicated Run Item CSV export
Status & Progress Tracking
- Customizable status profiles with cumulative phase percentages
- Status tracking directly in the Device Explorer
- Device-level weighting for meaningful progress calculations
- Readable last-updated timestamps
- PDF project status reporting by location and system
Mobile Field Workflow
- Open Joshware projects on mobile devices
- View pages, symbols, and device sheets in the field
- Update label, notes, and status from mobile
- Manage multiple mobile projects
- Works offline after initial load
Photos & Documentation
- Capture device photos directly from mobile
- Store project photos locally for offline use
- Import mobile photos back into desktop projects
- Browse imported photos in a dedicated gallery
- Open linked spec sheets directly from device records
Exports & Reporting
- Fully bookmarked PDF exports
- One-click spec sheet bundle generation
- Auto-generated legends
- CSV export for devices, accessories, and run items
- Progress and material reporting from one master project
Offline Platform & Architecture
- Offline-first desktop and mobile apps
- No installs, no accounts, no server dependency
- Folder-based external parts database
- Service worker caching with version control
- All data fully exportable and under user control
Field Workflow
From Design to Field and Back
Joshware connects desktop design with real-world installation progress through mobile updates.
01
Design
Create layouts, devices, and documentation on desktop.
02
Update in Field
Open projects on mobile, update status, capture notes, and attach photos to devices.
03
Import & Report
Import updates into the master project and generate progress reports and documentation.
Capabilities
What Joshware Does
Joshware combines drafting, data, and documentation into one connected workflow.
- Build scaled drawings and layouts
- Manage devices, systems, and locations
- Update field progress from mobile devices
- Capture device photos and field notes
- Generate fully documented deliverables
Usability
Fast and Intuitive
Built to feel obvious on first use and stay out of the way once work begins.
- Near-zero learning curve
- Everything searchable across the application
- Bi-directional selection sync between canvas and explorer
- Minimal UI focused on speed and clarity
Workflow Flexibility
Design Without Constraints
Work does not have to stop just because the purchasing decisions are not finished.
- Design before part numbers exist
- Swap parts instantly across projects
- Remove or reassign parts with no rework
- Compare vendors without friction
Data Model
Data That Compounds
A reusable parts system that grows stronger with every project.
- Folder-based parts database with no server required
- Reusable across all projects
- Stores images, spec sheets, and metadata
- Grows over time instead of resetting project to project
Drawing Engine
Scaled, Flexible, and Vector-Based
Built for real drawings, not just markups.
- Vector-based symbols and exports
- Built-in measuring tools
- Multiple scales and page sizes supported
- Mix PDF, PNG, JPG, and SVG pages in a single document
Explorer
Device Management
Structured device data stays synchronized with the drawing canvas.
- Devices organized by system and location
- Sortable and configurable Device Explorer
- Thumbnail previews
- One-to-one symbol-to-device mapping
Output
Export and Ownership
Everything stays portable, usable, and under the user’s control.
- Fully bookmarked PDF exports
- CSV export with coordinates and quantities
- One-click spec sheet bundles
- All data fully exportable
Architecture
Offline and Secure by Design
Joshware works like an application, but is delivered through the browser.
- Runs fully offline after first load
- No required outbound connections during normal use
- No telemetry or hidden services
- Share projects via files, not servers
Design First. Decide Later.
Joshware removes friction from the design process so work can continue even when drawings, parts, and decisions are still evolving.
Legacy
Legacy Section
Previous-generation materials remain available for existing users.