This feature enables you to select one or more estimate lines and compare its cost to a recycled assembly replacement. When you select an available recycled part, associated costs automatically fill the appropriate fields, however, these values may be changed.
- Open the workfile, and then select the Estimate tab > Lines tab.
- Select the MOTOR tab, and then select a group, and then a subgroup.
- Select a sheet metal part from the database, and then select the Replace operation. The selected part is added to the estimate.
- Select Compare Assembly from the operations toolbar. The Compare Recycled Assembly - Estimate tab screen opens.
- Press the Ctrl key and click on the estimate lines in the Current Estimate pane you want use to make the part comparison, and then select the Recycled Assembly tab.
- Enter a part description in the Description field, and then select the search button. The Select Recycled Parts screen opens.
- Select the supplier, and then select the recycled assembly.
- Enter the values for Cost $, Markup %, Labor Hours, or Paint Hours.
- Click OK. The Select Recycled Parts screen closes.
- Compare the values from the Current Estimate vs. Recycled Parts pane in the Compare Recycled Assembly screen.
- Select Replace with Recycled to add the recycled part to the estimate. This also removes the selected estimate lines used for comparison.
Note: Paint Supplies do not get calculated into the formula.
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