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Updating vendor prices in takeoffs

Updating part costs using the takeoff vendor

Updating part information in a takeoff or grid

Note: This functionality is only available if you have purchased the Estimating Add-On Module.

Important!  

  • You must type and between two numbers in the Value text box when using the between operator.
  • Before saving, review the changes. After you save, you cannot reverse the update.

To update part information in a takeoff or grid:

  1. Open a takeoff in 9-5 Takeoffs.

  2. On the Update menu, do one of the following:

    • Point to Grid, and then click Grid Parts.
    • Point to Takeoff, and then click Takeoff Parts.

  3. Under Search Fields:

    1. In the Field list, click the type of information for which you are searching.
    2. In the Operator list, click the math operator.
    3. In the Value text box, enter the value for which you are searching.

  4. Under Change Fields:

    1. In the Field list, click the type of information that you want to update.
    2. In the Type list, click how you want to update the data.
    3. In the Value text box, enter the value that you want to apply.
  5. Click Update.