Setting up a new database model

To set up a new database model:

1. On the Data tab, click Models. The Model window opens.
2. In the Model window, click [Add].
3. Complete the Model and Description fields. You can use [Copy] and [Prefill] for this purpose.
4. (optional) Click to open the Default Display Options window where you can define:
   • The font to use throughout your model.
   • The default fields and help notes to display for the model during takeoff.

5. As you build the model, you can:

   • Add text.

     For more information, see Adding text to a model.

   • Add questions.

     For more information, see:

     • Adding a look up question to a model

     • Add a numeric question to a model

     • Add a yes/no question to a model

     • Connecting a lookup question to an item or assembly variable

     • Connecting a numeric question to an item or assembly variable

     • Connecting a text question to an item or assembly variable

     • Using a yes/no question to display or hide an item or assembly line

   • Add items and assemblies.

   • Edit an item, assembly, or variable database record.

   • Enter default values.

   • Set up logic to include or exclude a line during takeoff.

     For more information, see Including or excluding lines for model takeoff.

   • Improve the appearance of the model.

     • Add colorful separators or blank lines to divide a model into sections.

     • Add bitmap (*.bmp) or jpeg (*.jpg) images to a line in the model.

       For more information, see Adding an image to a model.

     • Include memos or headers.

       For more information, see Adding text to a model.

     • Format the text.

       Fore more information, see Changing the fonts used in the model.

     • Change the order of the lines.

       For more information ,see Moving lines in a model.

6. Review the model and make changes as needed.
7. When you finish setting up the model, click [OK] to save it.
8. Set up additional models in the same manner. When you finish, click [Close].