The TOAD Integration connects TRUE with TOAD (Tool of Architectural Design), a door hardware configuration system. This integration allows you to configure commercial door hardware in TOAD's TOP-View web application and import the configured products directly into TRUE - streamlining door hardware estimating and procurement for commercial construction projects.
XML Import
Import door hardware configurations via XML export from TOP-View
Product Configuration
Configure complex door hardware with TOAD's manufacturer catalogs
Manufacturer Search
Search manufacturers within TOAD to find the right hardware
Multiple Modules
Available in Materials, Quotes, and Jobs modules
Price Updates
Update product pricing from TOAD's current manufacturer prices
Web-Based (TOP-View)
Modern web interface replaces legacy FileMaker Pro requirement
Requirements: TOAD subscription with TOP-View web access. Access to Materials, Quotes, or Jobs modules in TRUE.
How to Import TOAD Configurations
Import door hardware configurations from TOAD's TOP-View application
The TOAD integration uses XML exports from TOAD's TOP-View web application. Configure your door hardware in TOP-View, export the configuration as XML, and import it into TRUE.
Import TOAD door hardware configurations into the Materials module.
Configure your door hardware in TOAD's TOP-View application
Export the configuration as XML from TOP-View
Navigate to Materials module in TRUE
Click the Gear icon
Select Integrations
Click TOAD
Drag the XML file into the drop zone
Click Submit to import the configuration
Add TOAD hardware configurations to Quote or Job line items.
Navigate to Quotes or Jobs module and select a record
Switch to Items mode
Click the Gear icon
Select Integrations
Click TOAD
Import your XML file from TOP-View
Configuring Products in TOAD
Link TRUE products to TOAD configurations for ongoing price updates
You can link existing products in TRUE to TOAD configurations for pricing updates and configuration management.
Navigate to Products/Services module
Select the product you want to link
Click the Hamburger menu icon on the row
Select Configure in TOAD
Complete the configuration in the TOAD window
Save to link the TOAD configuration to the product
Note: Products linked to TOAD display "TOAD" in the list view, making it easy to identify which products have TOAD configurations.
TOAD includes a manufacturer search feature to help you find the right door hardware products.
When configuring hardware in TOAD, you can search by manufacturer to narrow down product options. This is especially useful when you know the manufacturer but not the specific product number.
The search feature eliminates the need to scroll through all manufacturers to find what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the TOAD integration
Getting Started
TOAD (Tool of Architectural Design) is a door hardware configuration system used by commercial construction companies to specify and price door hardware packages.
Key Features:
Manufacturer catalogs with current pricing
Hardware configuration tools for commercial doors
Specification generation for architectural submittals
XML export for integration with TRUE
Contact: TOAD, LLC - 844-TOADLLC (844-862-3552)
TOP-View is TOAD's web-based application that replaces the older FileMaker Pro-based system.
Benefits of TOP-View:
Web-based - no FileMaker Pro installation required
Access from any browser
Simple XML export for TRUE integration
Works with WebDirect deployments of TRUE
Note: The older FileMaker Pro integration method has been deprecated. Use TOP-View with XML export for new implementations.
No. FileMaker Pro is no longer required for the TOAD integration.
The current integration uses TOAD's TOP-View web application with XML export. This means:
No desktop software installation needed
Works with TRUE WebDirect
Configuration and export happen in your web browser
Price Updates
Products linked to TOAD can have their pricing updated from TOAD's current manufacturer prices.
Price updates are handled through the Vendor Update feature:
Navigate to Products/Services module
Click the Gear icon
Select Vendor Update
TOAD-linked products will update from current manufacturer pricing
Note: Only products linked to TOAD (showing "TOAD" in the list) can have their prices updated through this method.
If running a price update doesn't change your product prices, there are a few possible reasons:
Price hasn't changed: TOAD's manufacturer pricing may be the same as what's already in TRUE
Manual override: If you manually changed the price in TRUE, verify the TOAD link is still active
Product not linked: Ensure the product shows "TOAD" in the list view
Configuration issue: The TOAD configuration may need to be re-linked
To verify pricing, compare your TRUE price with the current price shown in TOAD directly.
Module Locations
The TOAD integration is available in multiple modules:
Materials - Gear > Integrations > TOAD
Quotes - Items mode > Gear > Integrations > TOAD
Jobs - Items mode > Gear > Integrations > TOAD
Products/Services - Row hamburger > Configure in TOAD
Products linked to TOAD display "TOAD" in the list view of the Products/Services module.
You can also use the Advanced Filter to find all TOAD-linked products: