New Option in the File Menu
Use the New option in the File menu to create a new estimate using the Estimate Data Screens:
- Click the
button in the toolbar or select the New option in the File menu.
- Residential Estimator displays the Estimate Data Screens, accessed using the following tabs:
You must enter the following for an estimate:
- U.S. ZIP Code or Canadian Postal Code on the General Information screen
- Residence Type, Style and Total Floor Area on the Building Data screen.
- Components for Exterior Walls, Roofing, etc., on the Components screen.
- Once you have completed entering the estimate data, you can do any of the
following:
- Enter or change any or all of the data for the estimate, using the first four
data entry tabs and the Cost Adjustments button on the Totals screen.
- Calculate the cost for the estimate by clicking the Calculate button on the Totals screen.
- Print one or more reports by clicking the
button in the toolbar (or by selecting the Print option in the File menu).
- Preview one or more reports by clicking the
button in the toolbar (or by selecting the Preview option in the File menu).
- Save the data you have entered for an estimate by clicking the
button on the toolbar (or by selecting the Save or Save As options in the File menu).
- Close the estimate by clicking the
button on the toolbar (or by selecting the Close option in the File menu).
- Exit the Residential Estimator using the Exit option in the File menu.