Sage Estimating

Adding a numeric question to a model

Before you begin

If you have not already opened the Model window and selected the model you want to work with, do so now. How?

To add a numeric question to a model:

Select a blank line in your model where you want to insert the question.
Click $image\numericq.gif$ to enter a blank numeric question in the model.
Place your cursor in the text area of the line, type the actual question and press [Enter].
(optional) Enter the default value to prefill for the question during takeoff.

To enter a default answer to the question, you can:

Enter a default answer in the response field.
Use a question or a question formula to calculate the default value during takeoff.

(optional) Click $image\qproprty.gif$ to open the Properties window where you can do any of the following:
Name the question.
Enter the minimum and maximum values allowed for the response.
Enter the number of decimals allowed for the response.
Enter a helpful note about the question that appears during takeoff.
Set up additional numeric questions in the same manner. When you finish, click [OK].

Tips:

For information on how to connect a numeric question to an item or assembly variable, click here.
The Insert Line – Numeric Question Line command is available when you right-click on line header.
Once you add a line to a model, you can copy or move it.