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Assigning items to a location, alternate, and WBS values

Changing existing work breakdown structure (WBS) values

Copy/Paste WBS command

Defining work breakdown structures (WBS)

Deleting a location or WBS value from a list

Entering new work breakdown structure (WBS) values

Changing an existing work breakdown structure (WBS)

  1. Open the Estimate Settings window.

    • On the ribbon, from the Views group on the Home tab, click Settings.
    • In classic view, click TakeoffEstimate Settings.
  2. In the Estimate Settings window, click the WBS tab .
  3. Select the source.
    • To change a WBS code in the current estimate, select Estimate.

    • To change a WBS code in the standard database, select Database.

      Note: Changing WBS codes in the standard database does not affect existing estimates.

  4. Change selected WBS codes as necessary.
    • To delete a WBS code, select the row, and then click [Delete].
    • To remove all references to the WBS codes and their associated values from items, addons, spreadsheet sequences, and assemblies, click [Clear All]
  5. When you finish making changes, click [OK] to save them.
  6. Click [Close].

Tip: You can also change standard database WBS codes in the Database Settings window from the Data tab (Database menu in classic view).