Changing an existing cost index

To change an existing cost index:

1. Open the Cost Index window in one of the following ways:

   • On the ribbon, from the Other Pricing group on the Data tab, click Cost Indexes.
   • In classic view, select Database menu > Cost Indexes.

2. Select the cost index you want to change.

   The source option indicates where the cost index showing in the window is stored. You can change an index in either the estimate or the standard database.

   Note: Changes made to an estimate cost index do not affect the cost index stored in the standard database.

   You can click to choose from a list of existing cost indexes in either the estimate or standard database, or you can scroll through the cost indexes using [<<] and [>>].

3. Make changes as needed.
   • To rename the cost index, click [Rename] and enter the new name in the Cost Index field.
   • To change the phase range or adjustment factor, click the appropriate cell and enter the new number.
   • To delete a row from the table, right-click the row header and choose Delete.
   • Complete the fields at the top of the window.
4. When you finish changing the cost index, click [OK] to save it.
5. Change other cost indexes in the same manner.
6. When you finish, click [Close].

Tip: If you modify a cost index that was not created in Sage Estimating (for example, one that was created by Means Integrator), Sage Estimating saves your changes to another cost index with the same name and marks that index as modified. The original index remains unchanged.