Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main modules in Estimator?

• Quantity Estimate
• Rate Analysis
• Material & Labour Estimate
• Tendering
• Work Order
• Measurement Book
• Cost Analysis
• Billing
• Purchase

Where the files are stored?

All the projects are stored in the access database file ‘estimate.mdb’ in the installation path.

How to take a backup?

Estimator automatically takes backups every time it runs in the folder ‘autoBackup’. But you can manually take a backup from the ‘Admin’ menu.

How to export a project?

For working in another system you can export it into a separate access file from the ‘Admin’ menu. Then you can open it from another system by the ‘Change Database’ option from ‘Admin’ menu.

How to preview and print a report?

Run the report. A printer selection dialogue will appear. Select the appropriate printer and click OK. Then the report is viewed on the screen. Click the printer icon on the top left corner to print. A dialogue appears to select whether all pages or selected pages to print. Make appropriate selection and click OK.

How to export the reports?

Run the report. A printer selection dialogue will appear. Select the appropriate printer and click OK. Then the report is viewed on the screen. Click the export icon on the top left corner. A dialogue appears to select the export format and destination. Make appropriate selection and click OK.

Is it possible to select different page sizes for printing?

Yes, you can select various paper sizes supported by the printer.

How to print reports in Letterhead?

Select ‘Options’ from ‘Admin’ menu. Uncheck ‘Header’ and check ‘Letterhead’ and save.

How to create Users and Passwords?

You can create/edit users using the menu ‘User Management’ in ‘Admin’. Here you can set permissions to various menus also. You can change the password from ‘Change Password’ in ‘Users’.