The Estimate Data Screens allow you to enter and change estimate data. These screens follow the Residential Estimator worksheet. You can use the worksheet to collect the information needed by the program, or you can enter the information directly into the Estimate Data Screens.
The Estimate Data Screens contain various types of fields and other elements. You can move around the screens and from screen to screen using the mouse (left clicking on the field or item desired) or the keyboard (typically using the Tab key).
The main Estimate Data Screens in Residential Estimator are:
General Information: Use this screen to enter general information about an estimate, including the owner name, property address, surveyor name and address, company name and address, relevant dates including survey date, etc.
Building Data: Use this screen to enter the basic data about a residence, including type, style, total floor area, quality, condition, effective age and depreciation.
Depreciation: Use this screen to set the depreciation for the section.
Sections: Use this screen to create garage, basement, and tagalong sections.
Components: Use this screen to enter the building components (exterior walls, roofing, heating and cooling, etc.).
Additions: Use this screen to enter costs for items not available in Residential Estimator, remarks about the building or section that print in the report, and notes about the building or section that print in the input data listing.
Remarks/Notes: Use this screen to add remarks that are printed on the report, as well as notes that are used for internal purposes.
Cost Adjustments: Use this screen to change optional fields that adjust the calculated costs or add additional items to the report. This screen displays when you click the Cost Adjustments button on the Totals screen.
Reports/Calculate: Use this screen to calculate the estimate .