Generate Project Estimate Dialog

The Generate Project Estimate dialog displays an up-to-date estimate of the materials used in your current model. Materials include all items used to build the model, as well as landscaping materials. The quantity report also lists assemblies (parts), which are built into an element’s properties. For example, a wall may have assemblies such as studs, drywall, insulation, vapor barrier, and drywall screws. The estimate reports the quantity, unit price and total cost of each material, as well as the total project cost.

File Menu

Open with Associated Editor. Opens the estimate in an external editor associated with the estimate's file type. For example, if the Standard Report Form template is selected, which generates a TXT file, the estimate will open in Notepad. If you want to launch a different editor, you need to set up the desired file association in Windows Explorer.

Save and Close. Saves the current estimate to the file specified in the Quantity Report File edit box, then closes the Generate Project Estimate dialog. By default, the estimate is saved in the same location in which the project is saved.

Print. Prints the project estimate.

Exit. Closes the Generate Project Estimate dialog without saving the current estimate.

View Menu

Show Grid. Selecting this option disables the thin grid lines in the display window.

Dialog Components

Report Window: Displays the current quantity report, or bill of materials.

Prints the project estimate.

Report template drop box. By default, the project estimate uses the Standard Report Form template, which generates a TXT file. You can select an Excel XLS template if you want the report to be compatible with Microsoft® Excel. Both templates are available in Imperial and Metric versions.

Lets you filter landscaping elements or selected building locations from the estimate.

Click to specify a name and save location for the report. The report name and file path are displayed in the Quantity Report File edit box.

Save and Close. Saves the current project estimate to the file specified in the Quantity Report File edit box, then closes the Generate Project Estimate dialog.

Exit. Click to close the Generate Project Estimate dialog without saving the current estimate.