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Assigning crews to standard database items

Changing an existing item in the standard database

Setting up a cost category for an item

Setting up a new item

Setting up a price code for an item

Database Item window

This window is used to enter the coding, unit, formula, pricing, job cost, and category information for an item, along with crew or WBS information .Sage Estimating (SQL) saves your entries when you click [OK]. You should set up an item in every phase where it is needed. Example

To open the Database Item window:

  • On the ribbon, from the Elements group on the Data tab, click Items.
  • In classic view, click Database > Items.

The Database Item window includes the following tabs: