How to estimate using Multiple databases

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-          Open the Estimator with whichever database you usually use (Basic or Professional)

-          Now do your split screen (tile horizontal) or go to “View”, “Split View”

-          Shuffle until you get the database to sit to the right of Your Project

-          To open another database, click on:

-          “Database”

-          “Open”

-          Choose the additional database you wish to open.

-          Once again, shuffle through your Split Screen/ Split view options until both databases sit alongside Your Project

-          You are now able to Estimate using any of the databases.

Important:

The Professional database is more intensive and will ask you numerous questions just to measure one item, while also allowing you to save as a Default or as a once-off entry (non-default recommended).

The Basic database is the most commonly used database, with all the items and being quicker to use.

The Professional may be used to be more intensive when costing a smaller project, while the Basic database allows for faster, yet thorough estimates on the project.

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