Copy Lines

The system allows users to copy single lines or a range of lines from either the “Current Bid” or an “External (previous) Bid.”

To Open an
External Bid ( to Copy from):
On the Estimate toolbar click on the “Open Existing Estimate” icon. Drill down through the window’s explorer to open a previous bid to copy from. This External Bid will be displayed below the Current Bid in the Bid Breakdown window.

To Copy a Single Line:
In the Bid Breakdown window, point just to the right of the appropriate line to copy in the Current or External Bid and “Right Click”. Select “Copy Line” or “Copy Line Makeup”. Point to the line to copy to, right click and select paste.

Copy Line:
When you select this option the line (and all lines below it) will be pasted underneath the line you are copying to.

Copy Line Makeup:
If you select this option only the lines underneath the one you have selected will be copied.

To Copy a Range of Lines:
Point to the appropriate line in the Bid Breakdown. Under Select View Type, select “List View Bid Listing”. Using the Shift or Ctrl keys highlight the lines to copy. Point and right click then select “Copy Lines”.

Prorate Quantities:
When you copy a line the system automatically prompts the user to prorate the quantities based on the ratio of the target line over the copied line. Users can also prorate any section, item or activity by pointing to the appropriate line in the Bid Breakdown, clicking on the “Prorate Quantity” icon on the estimate toolbar and entering the new quantity.

Prorate Production Rates:
When you copy a line the system automatically also prompts the user to prorate the production rate of the line being copied.

Review and Edit
the Cost Breakdown:
The system also comes with an interface to let the user review and modify production rates, man-hour factors and time in an easy to read Spreadsheet View. Point to the appropriate line in the bid and click on the “Edit Cost Breakdown” Icon. To view and edit the complete bid point to “Current Bid” in the Bid Breakdown window.