AppliCad Academy — Roof Wizard Training
AppliCad Academy — Refreshed for 2025

The training has
had a serious
upgrade.

The AppliCad Academy has been rebuilt from the ground up. Sharper content, better structure, and new modules in the works. Whether you're picking up Roof Wizard for the first time or you've been using it for years — there's something here worth your time.

Included free with every Roof Wizard licence and trial.

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7+ modules
And more on
the way
~4 days
Of classroom training,
at your own desk
75%
Pass mark to advance —
retry as many times as you need
3,000+
Courses completed
across 6 continents

New user or ten-year veteran — there's something here for you

The Academy has been refreshed. Even if you've done parts of it before, the content is sharper, better structured, and worth another look.

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Just getting started

You've got the software — now you need to know how to actually use it. The Academy takes you through everything in the right order, so you're not piecing it together from YouTube and guesswork. Start at Module 1 and follow it through.

Start at Module 1 →

Using it, but not fully

You know your way around a basic model — but Smartlines, material setup, report templates, block cutting? The refreshed modules cover all of it in detail. Most experienced users find they recover hours they didn't know they were losing.

Jump to where it gets interesting →
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Training someone new

A new estimator on your team needs to be productive fast. Send them to the Academy and they'll have a structured path to follow without you having to sit beside them all week.

Works at their own pace →

Your account is ready. The modules are waiting.

Log in, pick what you need, and get moving. The Academy is yours to use however it makes sense — work through every module or go straight to the one that solves your problem today.

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Log in and go

Your Roof Wizard licence or trial already includes full Academy access. Head to academy.applicad.com and you're in.

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Pick your starting point

Brand new? Start at Module 1. Already comfortable with modelling and want to nail material setup? Jump straight to Module 6. It's your call.

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Learn at your own pace

Every exercise has written steps and a video walkthrough. Pause it, rewind it, do it again — no time limit, no one watching over your shoulder.

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Test yourself and move on

Each module ends with a short test. Pass with 75% and unlock the next level. Retry as many times as you need — the only pressure is the one you put on yourself.

More depth than you'd expect. More than you'll cover in one sitting.

The refreshed Academy goes further than the original. New exercises, sharper video walkthroughs, and content that reflects how estimators actually work today.

  • Build accurate 3D roof models from plans, PDFs, or aerial images
  • Model dormers, Dutch gables, single-plane roofs, and complex multi-level structures
  • Configure materials — metal panels, tiles, shingles, fasteners, flashings, extras
  • Set up labour rates and automated report templates in Word
  • Model walls and apply wall cladding and trim
  • Use Smartlines for irregular and curved geometry
  • Check and validate model geometry before generating proposals
View full course outline →
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Rebuilt, not just refreshed

The Academy has been redeveloped from the ground up — cleaner structure, better exercises, and sharper video content throughout. If you did it years ago, it's worth coming back.

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Video with every exercise

Watch, pause, rewind, and repeat. Every exercise has a dedicated video walkthrough so you can see exactly what to do, not just read about it.

You actually have to learn it

A test at the end of each module means you can't just click through. That's a feature, not a bug — it's how you end up with skills that stick.

Seven modules. Simple to complex.

The first five modules focus entirely on 3D modelling — getting the geometry right before touching a single material. Modules 6 and 7 cover material setup, reports, and wall cladding separately. A dedicated block cutting module is coming soon.

M1

Start Here — The Process

The right place to begin, every time
Brief Introduction to Roof Wizard
Create a 3D Model
Check the Model Geometry
Apply Material, Generate Proposal
M2

Introduction to 3D Modelling

Where the geometry skills start
Overview of the AppliCad Process
Modelling Roof Geometry Exercise
How to Check the Roof Geometry
Modelling the Roof Exercise
M3

Single Storey Structures

Dormers, gables, and architectural features
Overhangs and Gables
Barge/Rake Lines
Dormers
Dutch Gables
Odd Shape Roofs — Horizontal/Vertical
ModRoof — Add Architectural Features
M4

Multi-level Structures

Two-storey, complex models, PDF tracing
Two Storey Roof
More Two Storey
Single Plane Roofs
Some Quite Complex Models
Even More Complex Models
Tracing PDFs
M5

Advanced Model Techniques

Smartlines, special shapes, aerial tracing
Special Conditions
Smartlines — Basics
Smartlines — Advanced
Mirror, Copy, Rotate Models
Tracing PDF Documents
Special Roof Shapes
Tracing Aerial Images
M6

Material & Report Set-Up

Where estimates actually get built
Settings & Preferences
Defining Fasteners
Defining Metal Panels
Defining Tiles/Shingles
Defining Flashing/Trim and Allowances
Defining Extra Items
Word Templates for Reports
Defining Labour Pay Rates
M7

Walls & Wall Cladding

Full cladding coverage from outline to trim
Creating Walls from Roof Outline
Re-Track Wall Outline
Creating Walls without a Roof
Openings in Walls
More Complex Walls
Individual Walls
Setting Wall Direction
Digitising Images to Generate Walls
Apply Wall Cladding and Trim
Block cutting module & more coming

A dedicated block cutting module is in development — covering AppliCad's linear nesting and factory pre-cut workflow. More modules will be added to the Academy as the course grows.

Seen enough? Your licence already includes full Academy access — just register and go.

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I'd been using Roof Wizard for two years but never felt like I was fully in control of it. After completing the Academy modules I realised I'd been doing half the job manually that the software could do for me.
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Everything included with your licence

The Academy, Help Centre, and YouTube channel are designed to answer most questions before you ever need to pick up the phone. But when you're genuinely stuck, support is there.

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AppliCad Academy

Seven structured modules from beginner to advanced. The right place to start — before you call support, before you search YouTube. Do the course first and most questions answer themselves.

Start learning academy.applicad.com · Included with licence
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Help Centre

Searchable documentation covering tools, settings, and common workflows. When you know what you're looking for but need the exact steps — check here before reaching out to support.

Search the Help Centre new-help.applicad.com · Free
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YouTube Channel

50+ short, focused walkthroughs of specific features. Good for refreshing a technique mid-job or filling gaps after finishing a module — no login, no account, just find and watch.

Watch on YouTube youtube.com · Free · No login required
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Direct Support

Available by phone, email, or online meeting — and included with your licence. The Academy and Help Centre cover most questions, but when you need a person, the team is there.

Contact support Phone · Email · Online meeting · Included with licence
🎓 AppliCad Academy

The training is better than it's ever been.

Rebuilt modules, new exercises, sharper video content — and it's all included with your licence. Whether you're starting fresh or filling gaps you've been meaning to close, now's the time.

Included with every Roof Wizard licence and trial.
Transform your Roofing & Cladding today

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