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Updating part costs using the preferred vendor

Note: This functionality is available only if you have the Estimating Module.

You can update part costs in a takeoff grid or an entire takeoff. Sage 100 Contractor updates the costs using the preferred vendor.

Important! Before saving, review the changes. After you save, you cannot reverse the update.

To update part costs using the preferred vendor:

Open a takeoff in 9-5 Takeoffs.

To update a specific grid:

In the Bid Item list, select the bid item.
In the Phase list, select the phase.
Do one of the following:
- On the Update menu, point to Grid, point to Prices from Parts Database, and click Use Preferred Vendor and Cost.
- On the Update menu, point to Takeoff, point to Prices from Parts Database, and click Use Preferred Vendor and Cost.