Frequently Asked Questions

Can we have more than 100 Items in a sub-division?

Add up to 100 sub-divisions per division and 1,000 Items per subdivision with our Wide Item format. This is an optional feature in our Entry and Basic Level but a standard feature in the Intermediate and Advanced systems.

Can I print proposals with the estimating system?

Proposal writing is a word processing function and Estimating is mainly a number crunching program. That said if your proposal report needs are fairly simple EasyEst does have 4 pre-designed proposal reports available and if you have our "Custom Report Designer" you can customize these reports or even design your own.

You may also consider creating a standard proposal form with your word processing program, then in your proposal refer to see attached exhibit A. "Exhibit A" can be any report from the estimating system.

Can I import pricing data like R.S. Means?

Since EasyEst Estimating is so flexible it means that you can add or copy items, change their location, item number or description. Because of this flexibility it is impossible to import data without over writing all the customizing you have done to your very valuable data.

Can I use Items from different Price Books in a bid?

To add Items to a bid that you are currently working on, first save the bid, then change to the Price Book you want to get Items from and open any bid. Next open the Select Items Price Book screen and transfer all items you want to the Item Worksheet in the bottom section (Do not move them to the bid). With the Items you want to have in the original bid still in the Item Worksheet area, from there change back to the Bid and Price Book you want these Items in. When the original bid is on the screen click on the Select Items Price Book button on the side bar. You should see the Items from the other Price Book in the bottom Item Worksheet section. Move them to the bid to finish.

Can I use the exact CSI Item numbers?

Not at the present time. You can usually get the Items close to the right division and sub-division.