Create paint systems
By using paint systems, you can apply more than one coat of paint for an estimating job. When you select a paint system in an estimating job, Tekla EPM calculates the applicable costs and adds them to the estimate. Note that globally available paint systems need to be created before creating the estimating jobs where you want to use them. Otherwise, the paint systems will not be available.
- While in the Paint Maintenance dialog box, click the Paint Maintenance ribbon tab.
- Open the Paint Systems ribbon tab.
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Add a new paint system
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Click New.
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Type a description for the paint system.
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Click the arrow buttons to move the paint types that you want to include to the Paints Included list.
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To change the number of coats, select an included paint type and type a new value in the Quantity field.
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If you want to set the paint system as the default paint system for new estimating jobs, select the Default check box.
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Click Add Paint System.
Modify a paint system
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Select the paint system in the list.
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Change the description, included paints, or the number of paint coats according to your needs.
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If you want to set the paint system as the default paint system for new estimating jobs, select the Default check box.
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Click Save Paint System.
Delete a paint system
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Select the paint system in the list.
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Click Delete Paint System.
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To permanently delete the paint system, click Yes.
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Note that you can also create job-specific paint systems. For more information, see Create job-specific paint systems.