Entering project values
Note: This functionality is available only if you have the Estimating Module.
You might use certain measurements such as a building’s total square footage or exterior perimeter in formulas throughout a takeoff. You do not necessarily have to declare the value for a variable in every takeoff grid. When you declare the value for variables, Sage 100 Contractor uses these values throughout the entire takeoff.
Before entering project values
Consider these points:
- Project values affect only the takeoff in which they are set up.
- Include project values with takeoff files. When you import the file, declare the value of the project values.
- You can declare a new value for a global variable in a grid. Simply declare the new values on the lines preceding the formula that will use them. Sage 100 Contractor will use those values in the takeoff grid until you declare new values again.
To enter project values:
- Open 9-5 Takeoffs.
- In the Takeoff Launch window, open a job.
- Click the Project Values tab.
- In the Description cell, enter a brief statement about the variable.
- In the Variable Name cell, enter the variable you want to use.
- In the Units cell, enter the unit of measurement.
- In the Quantity cell, enter the value of the variable.