Use the Estimating module to create and modify estimates in Tekla PowerFab. You can add different items to your estimates, including accessories and assemblies. You can also mult and nest the material in an estimate, send material to purchasing, or export the estimate to KISS, among many other options.

Before you start working in the Estimating module, ensure that you have adjusted estimating settings to meet the standards of your shop. For more information, see Set up the Estimating module.

The next basic steps might be the following, for example:

1. Create an estimating job
2. Add materials to an estimating job
   • Add accessories to an estimate item
   • Add a parametric assembly
3. Add labor:
   • Apply labor codes to an estimate
   • Apply additional labor and clips