Use the Global Edit Selected command to modify the properties of multiple selected items in the estimating job. This
way, you can save time, as you do not need to change the properties of each item
individually.
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In the Estimating dialog box, select the items that you want to
modify.
To select multiple items, hold down
Ctrl.
To select a range of subsequent
items, hold down Shift.
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Click the Estimating ribbon tab.
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On the menu, select
.
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Modify the selected properties
in the Global Edit dialog box according to your needs.
For example, you can change
the category of the items by selecting an option in the Category list, or type a comment for the items.
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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.
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Click Update.
The properties of the selected estimating items are updated to the Estimating dialog box.