Opening an Estimate

Use the Open option in the File menu to open an estimate you previously saved, allowing you to make changes, do calculations or print reports for it. To open an estimate, complete the following:

Click the button in the toolbar, or select the Open option in the File menu.
When Residential Estimator displays the Estimate Selection screen, select the estimate to open:
- Use the Estimate Search Tabs at the bottom of the screen to enter any appropriate selection criteria, and click Find Now to display estimates matching the criteria.
- In the Estimate Listing Grid, click on the row of the estimate you want to open. Residential Estimator highlights that estimate.

Click the OK button to open the estimate. Residential Estimator displays the Estimate Data Screens, including the data you previously saved for the estimate.
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.