RoofCOST Estimator for Excel 2.95 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - RoofCOST Estimator for Excel

1. What is Estimate worksheet?
   RoofCOST Estimator lists all Section related entries as a row in the Estimate worksheet.
   Note: RoofCOST 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.
   
   
2. What is JobInfo worksheet?
   This worksheet contains inormation on the customer, billing, payment schedule, etc. RoofCOST Estimator user shall fill out and customize this information.
   
   
3. What is CostData worksheet?
   This worksheet contains cost information. RoofCOST Estimator user may edit the entries. However, be careful to follow worksheet edit information on the workheet.
   
   
4. When should I use Clear Worksheets function from RoofCOST menu?
   When you start a new estimate file and save it in a different name, you may want to clear the RoofCost.xls file worksheets to make it ready to start another estimate when needed.
   
   
5. After entering a cost item, I decided not to have the entry as an estimate item. How can I delete a row from Estimate worksheet?
   Click on the row. Then click on "Delete Row/Item" from RoofCOST menu. You may not delete a row using Excel's delete function since the worksheet is protected.
   
   
6. How do I create estimate reports?
   Select "Create Detail Report", "Create Summary Report" or "Create Quote" from the RoofCOST menu.
   
   
7. Can I add rows and edit the estimate reports?
   Yes, you can modify the estimate reports after they are generated.
   
   
8. Why did the report appear in a different Excel file?
   RoofCOST Estimator creates the reports in a new Excel file so that you can save the report in a different name.