Field

Description

Accessory Name

The name you use to identify the accessory (e.g., Panel Clip, Joining Plate).

Product Code

The unique identifier or code for this accessory. It is used to link the accessory to pricing, labour, and reports.

Finish

The surface finish of the accessory.
By default, it inherits the finish of the host flashing, but you can override this.
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💡 If you define the finish as “Colour”, “Color”, or “Painted”, the accessory automatically adopts the same colour as the host flashing.

Items per Box

The quantity of this accessory supplied per box when ordered.

Cost per Box

The cost for one full box of the accessory.

Number

A numerical value or spacing applied according to the selected estimation method (see below).

Estimation Method

Determines how this accessory is quantified during estimation.

See Panel Accessory Estimation Methods for more info.

Number of Fasteners

The number of fasteners required to install this accessory.

[M] / [L]

Defines whether this accessory is:
- [M] → a Material accessory (included in material cost)
- [L] → a Labour accessory (included in labour cost).
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For example:
A gutter or fascia that requires extra finishing may incur additional labour cost — in that case, add it as a Labour item.

[X]

Deletes the accessory item from the current list.

Button

Function

Select

Displays all defined accessories for all flashings.
Selecting one overrides the default supplier name for this accessory.

Reset

Reverts the list to its state before any recent changes.

Cancel

Closes the dialog without saving changes.

[OK]

Saves all changes to the accessory data file:
​Sheeting.csv (located in the ..\User folder).

Method

Description

Not Estimated

The accessory will still appear in the material list but will have a quantity of zero. Useful for optional or placeholder items.

Per Unit Area

Adds accessories based on a fixed number per square of panel material (m² or ft²).

Spacing Along Panel (nett)

Quantifies accessories according to the nett length of the panel (the coverage length, not total sheet length).
Typically used for items like panel clips or brackets that are spaced along the panel.
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💡 If you set the spacing to 0, the software automatically adopts the rafter spacing defined under Roof Defaults > Rafter Spacing. This is ideal when bracket spacing depends on varying job conditions.

Per Join

Calculates accessory quantity based on the number of joins between connected panels.
Commonly used for sealant or joining strips.

Per Panel

Quantifies one or more accessories for each individual panel ordered.

Per Intersection with Batten/Purlin

Calculates the quantity based on how many times a panel crosses a batten or purlin line.

Per m in Zone

Adds extra accessories (e.g., additional clips or screws) according to wind zone requirements defined under Cover > Zones.

Stock Lengths

Lets you define a table of standard stock lengths and associated costs. Commonly used for pressed metal tile profiles or long-run sheet products.