The information that you enter for the accessory identifies the accessory together with the material cost and the required labor time.

1. Click New.
2. If necessary, type a part number for the accessory.

   Assigning part number allows you to add an accessory to an estimating item simply by selecting it in the item properties. Part numbers also make identifying accessories easier. However, note that if you add an item to the estimate by selecting the part number, you cannot modify the properties of the accessory in the estimating job.

3. Type a description for the accessory.
4. Determine the remaining properties of the accessory:

   Option	Description
   Quantity	The number of accessories per item to which they are added.
   Shape	The material shape of the accessory.
   Dimensions	The material size of the accessory.
   Length	The length of the accessory.
   Grade	The material grade of the accessory.
   Type	The labor code of the accessory. For more information, see Adjust labor codes.
   Extra	The estimate extras applied to the accessory. To add estimate extras, double-click the Extra field. For more information, see Create estimate extras.
   Holes	The number of holes in the accessory.
   Web Holes	The number of web holes in the accessory.
   Stiffeners	The number of stiffeners in the accessory.
   Copes	The number of copes in the accessory.
   MHrs/Pc	The number of man hours spent on the accessory.
   Manual Cost	The cost for the accessory that you can enter manually. The manual cost is optional, and it overrides the pricing information in the pricing database.
   MainPc	When selected, the item to which the accessory is added is considered a main piece.
   Comment	An optional and additional comment on the accessory.
   Erect Hrs	The number of man hours spent on erecting the accessory.
   Erect Cost	The cost of erecting the accessory.
   Prod. Code	The production code applied to the accessory.
   Camber	The camber size used with the accessory. For example, the value can be 3/4" or 19 mm.
   Holes w/o Bo	The number of holes per piece in the accessory. No bolts will be added.
   Top Flg Holes, Bot Flg Holes	The number of top flange holes or bottom flange holes per accessory.
   Welded Studs	The number of welded studs per accessory.
   Detailing Hrs	The number of hours spent on erecting the accessory.
   Detailing Cost	The amount of money used for erecting the accessory.
   Cost/Pc	A cost per piece that is added to the material cost of the accessory.

   Note:

   The visible input fields and their order partially depend on the settings that you have defined in Estimating Maintenance. You can modify the input fields and their order via Maintenance > Estimating > Edit Input Fields.

5. If necessary, select the linked material shapes and sizes to which the accessory can be added by clicking Edit.

   Selecting linked material shapes and sizes is optional. However, limiting the use of the accessory to the selected material shapes and sizes makes working easier, as you do not need to scroll through all existing accessory options whenever you want to add an accessory. If you do not select linked material shapes, the accessory can be added to all material items.

6. In the Filter dialog box, click the arrow buttons to move the desired material shapes and sizes to the Included list.

   Note that there are also lists at the bottom of the Filter dialog box that allow you to select the material shapes.

7. Click OK.
8. Click Add to save the accessory.

1. In the accessory list, select the accessories that you want to copy.

   To select multiple items, hold down Ctrl.

   To select a range of subsequent items, hold down Shift.

2. Click Copy.

   Copies of the selected accessories are added to the list in the Accessory Maintenance dialog box.

3. If necessary, define part numbers for the copied accessories.
4. Modify the properties of the copied accessories according to your needs.
5. Click Save to update the accessories.

1. In the accessory list, select the accessory that you want to modify.
2. Modify the properties according to your needs.
3. Click Save to update the accessory.

1. In the accessory list, select the accessories that you want to modify.

   To select multiple items, hold down Ctrl.

   To select a range of subsequent items, hold down Shift.

2. Click Global Edit - Selected.
3. In the Global Edit dialog box, select check boxes next to the properties that you want to update.

   You can also use the Un-check All and Check Changed Fields buttons to quickly clear or select check boxes.

4. Modify the selected properties in the Global Edit dialog box according to your needs.
5. Click Update.

1. In the accessory list, select the accessories that you want to delete.

   To select multiple items, hold down Ctrl.

   To select a range of subsequent items, hold down Shift.

2. Click Delete.
3. To permanently delete the accessories, click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.