Enter an Item Code

Item codes can be entered in the Item Code field on the Item Detail tab in the Job Estimate Maintenance window.

When you enter an item code from the Item Pricing file, the cost code, item description, and quantity of the item appears and can be modified by selecting the line entry item and entering information in the appropriate field. The unit of measure, unit cost, and extension of the item can be modified using the Item Pricing Lookup option.

For more information about entering job estimates, see Set Up Job Estimates.

To enter an item code

Select Job Cost Estimating menu > Job Estimate Maintenance.
In the Estimate No. field, enter the estimate number. For more information, see Job Estimate Maintenance - Fields.
Click the Item Detail tab. In the Item Code field, enter an item code representing the item from the Item Pricing file to be used in calculating the cost of the estimate. In addition to items, you can enter the following codes:
Type /M in the Item Code field to enter a miscellaneous (nonstandard) item not set up in the Item Pricing file.
Type /C in the Item Code field to enter a comment line to print on estimate reports.
Type *SUB in the Item Code field to print subtotals on estimate reports. The total of all extended costs for all line entries since the previous subtotal line is printed.
Type *TOT in the Item Code field to print totals on estimate reports. The grand total of all line entries since the previous total line is printed.

The item code is entered.