Q. I'm using the Standard (or Short) Bid Template in my Bid Recap. The number of hours I see on my Direct Labor tab is less than what I see for my total hours on the Top Sheet. If I multiply my Labor rate times the total hours, I seem to be losing Labor dollars as well.
A. You probably have some material in your Takeoff that is assigned to a Labor Class other than Electrical (Labor Class 1). Scroll down on the Direct Labor tab to the Low Voltage and Equipment Operator sections, and see if any hours are coming into those sections. Make sure you have at least one crewman entered in Column B. Chances are there are hours in one section or the other. You’ll need to apply rates to those Labor Classes in order to get the correct number of Labor dollars in your final Bid.
To find what items in your job are assigned to these other Labor Classes, go to the Summary screen and scroll to the right until you see the “Lab-Class#” column. Scroll down through the list until you find material set to anything other than 1.
NOTE: This does not affect the Quick, Basic & Change Order or Basic Extended templates.
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Q. I am on the Quotes screen, but I cannot select a quote.
A. You are in the Takeoff Quotes section. Quotes can be accessed from either Takeoff or Bid Recap. The screens are the same except for the buttons at the bottom of the screen and the selection column. The Takeoff Quotes allow you to quickly enter quotes while in takeoff without having to load Bid Recap. When you are in Bid Recap, the ‘Select’ and ‘Preferences’ buttons are available for you to choose the quotes you want included in the bid.
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Q. How can I see 'Phase Totals' on the takeoff Screen?
A. From the Menu bar click on Preferences > Select Takeoff Level and then select the Display
All radio button.
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Q. How can I find my jobs and database so I can back them up to a CD?
A. From the menu bar click Help - About ConEst IntelliBid. The 'Current Data Connection' field shows
the location of the folder containing your jobs and database.
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Q. Where are the buttons to create new phases and the Phase Import feature? I can't find them.
A. From Takeoff, click the Phase button. At the bottom right, check the Advanced checkbox. You should see Phase buttons on the right hand side. Most of these functions are also on a popup menu that appears when you right-click on any phase in the phase tree.
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Q. How do I print a complete list of materials for the job?
A. Go to Summary, then click the Print icon in the Tool bar or click on Reports on the Menu bar and select any of the reports under the Summary menu .
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Q. How will I know when IntelliBid version 5 is available?
A. You will get an e-mail from us. If you have not been getting our 'Tips of
the week' mail, send your e-mail address to
support@conest.com and we'll add you to the list.
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Q. My new computer doesn’t have an LPT port. Do you have a USB key?
A. Yes. Security keys for USB ports are available for all ConEst programs. If you are interested in swapping your existing LPT key for a USB device, contact ConEst Technical Support or our Sales Department at 1-800-662-7687. There is a small cost associated with key replacements.
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Q. IntelliBid is asking for a username and password. Where do I get this information?
A. Anytime you are asked for a username and password, or just a password, you will find a help button on that screen. Help will provide you with the default username and password and give you additional information on how to change it.
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