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Columns in the Totals window

Changing an existing addon

Choosing the markups (addons) to use for the estimate

Copying an estimate addon to the standard database

Creating an addon for this estimate only

Deleting an addon from the Totals window

Moving rows in the Totals window

Insert Addon window

This window presents a list of standard database addons so you can choose the markups you want to include in the estimate.

Addons, or markups, are indirect costs that apply to the whole estimate. Addon amounts can be based on a wide variety of costs such as the total cost of the estimate, category costs (labor, material, and equipment, for example), or selected hours.

Sage Estimating (SQL) inserts the selected addon above your current position.

Where you insert each addon determines which estimate costs are used to calculate the addon amount. Consequently, an addon should come after the subtotals and other addons you want to include. This is especially important for addons based on subtotals. Example

To open the Insert Addon window, click The Addon button, available in the Totals window in the Totals window.

For more information, click the Help icon available on the ribbon on the title bar of the window, and then click a field or button.

Tips:

  • To insert the selected addon, click [Select].
  • You can insert several addons before closing the window.
  • Any changes you make to an addon in the Totals window apply to this estimate only.
  • You can hover the cursor over an addon description to view information about the addon. This enables you to see the contents of the addon without having to open it.
  • You can click and addon from this window and drag it to an open Totals window.

  • You can insert the same addon several times and customize each one for the current estimate. Example

    Example: If there is a general Overhead addon in the standard database, you could insert it twice

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    and customize each one for this estimate.

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