compatibility mode

With the compatibility mode you start the graphical cost estimation function. There you can assign prices, time approaches and service texts to a folder structure. You can then either print out the prices and time estimates or in DATAflor BUSINESS edit further.

1. Mark the position in the mass tree for which you want the function Graphic cost estimation want to activate.
2. Then choose the command BUSINESS-Compatibility mode.

As soon as the compatibility mode is active, the folder structure contains different hierarchies:

folder: contain either further subfolders or positions. Folders that contain neither subfolders nor positions can be opened in the dialog Graphic cost estimation converted into a position. An empty folder to which a CAD object is assigned automatically becomes a position.

positions: contain assigned CAD objects or are converted positions. You can use the function to change these positions Graphic cost estimation Assign unit of measure, time approaches and prices. The amount is taken from the assigned objects, automatically set to 1 for flat-rate items or entered via a manual amount.

objects: are selected from CAD and assigned to a position or folder by clicking and dragging. This will automatically convert the folder to a location. The quantity information from the assigned object is automatically adopted.

Error: the red symbols are faulty folders or positions. The folder or the position does not correspond to the structure requirements for the course to be successful DATAflor BUSINESS to convict. About the command Show Errors the errors can be displayed and corrected.

After activating the compatibility mode, you can use the function Graphic cost estimation Quantities, units, prices, time approaches and service texts can be assigned or edited to the individual items.

Graphic cost estimation
Show Errors
Object manager