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Using a shell database to create a new database

Create a New Standard Database

You can create a new standard database using Database Editor.

Note: When you create a standard database in Database Editor, you can specify only some settings such as Company, Crew Information, and Phase Code Suffix. If you need to modify other settings (such as Attachment Folder, Default Rate Tables, or Job Cost Software), use one of two methods to create the standard database:

  • Create the standard database in Database Editor and edit the settings in Sage Estimating (before you add content to the database).
  • Create the standard database in Sage Estimating with the New Database Wizard.

To create a new standard database in Database Editor:

  1. From the Application menu, select New.
  2. In the New Standard Database window, type a name for the new database.
  3. On the Phase tab, select the number of decimal places to use for the phase code suffix.
  4. Select options on the Crew Info and WBS tabs, as needed.
  5. Click [OK].