Edit an estimating formula

View the formula details

1. Go to Cost DB.
2. In the Internal Cost Database Stats section, select the total record count in the Formulas row.
3. Optionally, use the Search field to filter the list.
4. Select the formula name from the list.

Edit the formula

1. Select Edit.
2. Update the Formula Name, Formula, or Unit fields as needed.
3. Select Save & Close.

Edit the formula variables

1. In the Variables section, select Edit List.
2. Update the fields as needed.
3. Optionally, select Calculation to test the formula using the variable test quantity values.
4. Select Save.

Add variables to the formula

1. In the Variables section, select Add Variables.
2. 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.

3. Select Add & Close.