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Choosing the markups (addons) to use for the estimate

Cost basis options for addons

Using addons effectively

Addon examples

Setting up a new standard database addon

Allocating addons

Methods of sending addons to job cost

Database Addon window

You use this window to enter information about how each addon (markup) is applied and calculated.

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.

You can specify the cost basis along with job cost, range, and rate information. The fields in the Selection and Rate areas vary based on the cost basis you choose. Sage Estimating (SQL) saves your entries when you click [OK].

The fields in the Selection and Rate areas vary based on the Cost basis you choose.

To open the Database Addon window:

On the ribbon, from the Other Pricing group on the Data tab, click Addons.

Note: The command is available only when a standard database is open.

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 edit or create addons from the Totals window, select Edit Addon or Create One-time Addon from the shortcut menu.

    • Shortcut menus provide access to commands that you may need to accomplish a particular task.

    To open a shortcut menu, point to something in a Sage Estimating (SQL) window, and then right-click it. The available commands vary based on where you are pointing.

  • Use ranges of numbers to organize addons by type. Example

    Profit/Overhead: 1 – 10

    Insurance: 11 – 20

    Bond: 21 – 30