Pro:

• One user interface for all signmaking jobs
• An almost unlimited number of special functions and tools for the most demanding signmaking jobs
• Makes it possible to drive additionally milling and engraving machines.
• An enhanced version with special macros permits a high degree of flexibility and customization to the requirements of individual companies.
• Sign programs often include aids for accounting and organisational tasks, e.g. job calculation, job management.
• They are designed in such a way that they can be used in medium-sized and large companies. Here we should mention design version, networking capacity and plot servers.

Contra:

• The complexity of the program means that it takes a considerable time to learn to work with it.
• Relatively high price compared with the plug-in

Conclusion:

Sign programs are still up-to-date because they were developed to serve the signmaker efficiently.