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Variable window

This window is used to enter the name, unit of measure, default value, minimum, maximum, and help notes for a variable. You can insert variables in a formula to obtain the values needed to calculate takeoff quantities. Sage Estimating saves your entries when you click [OK].

To open the Variable window:

On the ribbon, from the Calculations group on the Data tab, click Variables.
In classic view, click Database menu > Formulas > Variables.

Tips:

Since you will eventually have hundreds of variables, it is important to use a consistent naming scheme that helps you find the desired variable in a list.
To make the name more legible, capitalize only the first letter of each word in the variable name.
You can set up a variable that requires a YES or NO answer by ending its name with a question mark (?). Using a YES/NO variable in an IF function allows you to obtain a result based on a certain condition. Example
Remember, Sage Estimating asks just once for each variable during takeoff, even if it occurs in several formulas. Example
Click $image\list.gif$ to see a list of variables.
Click [Rename] to change the name of a variable.