Find estimating items
Use the Find button in to quickly find estimating items. You can search for items by material shape, grade, and dimensions, or by page and item number.
- In an open estimating job, click Find.
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Find all items that have a particular shape, grade, and dimensions - In the Find menu, select Find Shape/Grade/Size.
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In the Find dialog, select the right shape, grade, and dimensions in the available lists.
You can also start typing the shape, grade, or dimensions. Tekla PowerFab will suggest options that match what you have typed.
- Click Find.
The Find dialog closes. Only the items that match your search are now shown in the current production control job.
Find the right item on a particular page of the job - In the Find menu, select Find Item.
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In the Find dialog, select the main mark and piece mark in the available list.
You can also start typing the main mark or piece mark. Tekla PowerFab will suggest options that match what you have typed.
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Click Find.
The Find dialog closes. Only the items that match your search are now shown