FloorCOST Estimator for Excel 2.95 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - FloorCOST Estimator for Excel

1. How do I start a new job?
   Click on "Add New Item" from Excel's FloorCOST menu. Then start entering item details.
   
   
2. How should I save my job setup?
   After starting a new estimate and working on it, save the file under a different name. Use Excel's File > Save As function. From then on, open this saved file for file maintenance.
   
   
3. What is Estimate worksheet?
   FloorCOST Estimator lists all Location (room) related entries as a row in the Estimate worksheet. Note: FloorCOST Estimator maintains this worksheet automatically. Therefore, do not edit cells or add or delete rows and columns from this worksheet directly. This will cause errors.
   
   
4. What is JobInfo worksheet?
   This worksheet contains inormation on the customer, billing, payment schedule, etc. FloorCOST Estimator user shall fill out and customize this information.
   
   
5. What is CostData worksheet?
   This worksheet contains cost information. FloorCOST Estimator user may edit the entries. However, be careful to follow worksheet edit information on the workheet.
   
   
6. When should I use Clear Worksheets function from FloorCOST menu?
   When you start a new estimate file and save it in a different name, you may want to clear the FloorCOST.xls file worksheets to make it ready to start another estimate when needed.
   
   
7. Why did the report appear in a different Excel file?
   FloorCOST Estimator creates the reports in a new Excel file so that you can save the report in a different name.
   
   
8. Can I add rows and edit the estimate reports?
   Yes, you can modify the estimate reports after they are generated.