Variations Entry
Entering Variations (Batch Variation Entry)
Variations are usually applicable only to Lumpsum (/L) jobs. Notice that the description field is sized to show only part of the description in order to show more columns on the screen. If you need more width than that shown the cell will scroll to allow more typing. Note also that there are three more cells to the right (Mat Sell, Subs Cost and Subs Sell). The whole grid will scroll to allow access to these cells when you enter the Mat Cost.
Why enter cost and sell allowances for subcontractors? Because when you want to send a progress claim CostManager uses this information to update your allowances and calculate the progress.
Architect Instructions, Consultant Instructions, Builder Instructions & Work Variations columns can be shown or hidden by ticking or unticking the boxes at the bottom of the screen
Variation Preparation Screen button at the bottom right of this screen, allows you to email (and print) your client the variation with all the details required for approval to proceed.
Batch Variation Entry
Same process as entering information into individual jobs. Enables you to entry multiple entries to different jobs in the same screen.
You can make changes to any line just by clicking on the selected line and adjusting. To make adjustments to a closed job (Greyed out line) you need to click on "Open Jobs for Editing" first then continue.
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