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International Project Estimating Software is organized to walk you
through the complete estimating process, step by step. The system
comes complete with a comprehensive online help system and an easy
to use windows interface.
User Guide and
Help
User Guide:
To view the User Guide click on “Help Content” on the
main menu. To print out the complete user guide, contact us for a
complete pdf version..
F1-Help:
When viewing any form within the system, point to anywhere within
the active window and press F1. A detailed description of the form
you are in will be displayed.
System Files
Estimate Files:
Within the International Project Estimating System, the Estimate
file is where you bid the project. Within this single file you create
the breakdown of your bid, estimate the cost, compare quotations,
apply markup, analyze cash flows and close the bid. The estimate
file will appear in your windows explorer with a “.ics”
extension. This stands for “International Cost System”.
Resource Files:
Within the System, you can enter and store a library of resource
rates that you can draw on when bidding a project. When you create
an estimate, you have the option of linking the bid to a particular
resource file. Resource rates include labor, equipment, material
and subcontracts. The system also allows you to setup a library
of crews with specific production rates, assemblies of materials
and takeoff formula within the resource file itself. The resource
file will appear in your windows explorer with a “.rcs”
extension. This stands for “Resource Cost System”.
The User Interface
Project Toolbar:
To estimate a project you will work your way from left to right
across the Project Toolbar. All selections on the Project Toolbar
are also available on the Main Menu.
When
you enter information into an estimate the data is automatically
saved. To move to the next step just point to the appropriate icon
on the toolbar and click.
Form Toolbars: Each form within the system has its own toolbar that
is displayed at the top to assist you in entering or selecting data. |
