Setting up a new addon in the standard database

Using Sage Estimating (SQL), you can set up a variety of addons, including addons for calculating overhead, profit, insurance costs, and bonds.

For a list of links to topics that explain how to set up various types of addons, see Addon examples.

To set up a new standard database addon:

1. Open the Addon window in one of the following ways:

   • On the ribbon, from the Adjustments group on the Data tab, click Addons.
   • In classic view, click Database menu > Addons.
   • From the Totals window, click or select Edit Addon from the shortcut menu.

2. (optional) If you opened the window from the Totals window, select Database for the Source.

3. Click [Add].

4. Complete the fields in the window. You can use [Copy] and [Prefill] for this purpose. At a minimum, you need to complete the Addon, Description, Cost basis, Selection, and Rate fields.

   Tip: A rate can be expressed as a percent or a monetary amount. Example

5. When you finish setting up the addon, click [OK] to save it.

6. Set up other addons in the same manner. When you finish, click [Close].