Estimate Master overview

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This is is the estimate screen. It shows one estimate selected from the Select estimate panel below based on customer and estimate description selections. Click the New estimate button to create a new blank estimate and Remove estimate to delete an estimate.

Estimate Master needs only a minimum 800 x 600 pixel screen size, but you may increase the displayed area by dragging any corner with you mouse or by clicking the full screen icon (the upper right square). Adjust column widths by dragging a column edge left or right, then clicking the purple button. Column widths on the screen carry over to the printed estimate.

Notice the Help button and balloon help tips. As you move your cursor around the screen, different help tips appear. For example, clicking on each estimate column gives a different specific balloon help tip for that estimate field. Each tab and screen has a unique help topic button. An overview of all help topics is available by clicking the Contents button.

Each estimate consists of estimate items (rows) which are created by inserting items from either the Parts and Materials tab or the Labor rates tab. In either tab, just double click an item to insert it into the current estimate. Once in the estimate, just set the item quantity field. Some estimate items can be length related, in which case enter the appropriate feet / inches or meters.

The estimate fields (columns) you use in your business may be changed and defined from the Define fields button. Estimate Master will calculate weight as well as costs if you choose to define the T. Weight field. For example, a steel fabricator may wish to track weight, but another business may have no interest in weight and may choose to delete the T. Weight field. You can add, remove or rename estimate fields from the Define fields button.

The Section and Location fields are used to partition estimates and to hold notes that appear in work orders. To add or edit a working note, double-click a section or location cell. You can also edit, rename and delete notes by clicking the Edit notes button.

The Vendor field may be used to group related part / material and labor items and / or indicate manufacturer source. To group related part / material and labor items, choose a common Vendor field name, then sort by Vendor in the estimate. You may change partition and grouping by changing the current sort option.

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