Add an estimating formula

1. Go to Cost DB.
2. In the Internal Cost Database Stats section, select the actions menu icon () in the Formulas row.
3. Select Add Manually.
4. Enter the Formula Name.

   For example, Concrete - Cubic Yards.

5. In the Variables section, enter the following information for each variable that will be referenced in the formula:
   • Enter a Code.

     For example, SlabW, SlabL, SlabD, and so on.

   • Enter a Description.

     For example, Slab Width, Slab Length, Slab Depth, and so on.

   • Optionally, enter the Default Quantity.

     The default value is zero.

   • Optionally, enter the Unit of measure.

     For example, ft, cm, in, m, and so on.

6. Enter the Formula using the variables defined above.

   For example, SlabW * SlabL * (SlabD/12).

7. Enter the Unit of measure for the calculated quantity.
8. Select Save.