Examples of question formulas used to calculate values

Note: Estimating names each question in the model Q#, where # is the number of the line that contains the question.

To change the name of a question, select a line, and then click image\qproprty.gif.

Question formula name

Question formula

Description

Calc Wall Length' =(Q3 + Q4) * 2

This question formula calculates the Calc Wall Length' variable in an assembly using the answers to Q3 "What is the garage length in feet?" and Q4 "What is the garage width in feet?"

Calc Footing Width" =IF (Q5 <= 8,12,18)

This question formula loads the proper Calc Footing Width"based on the response to Q5 "What is the wall height in feet?"

An 8' height would provide a 12" footing and a 12' height would provide an 18" footing.

Select Double Door =IF (Q6 = YES,1,0)

These question formulas select the proper garage door item based on the answer to Q6 "Do you want a two-car garage?"

A YES answer would include the double door item, and NO would include the single door item.

Select Single Door =IF (Q6 = NO,1,0)