Reference
Browse detailed feature-by-feature reference articles for menus, tools, and editing functions.
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Tool BarQuick access to the most commonly used commands.
File MenuCreate, open, rename, print or convert estimates.
RedoReverses the most recent Undo.
CutRemoves text line or cost line from an estimate.
CopyCopy any lines from an estimate or a costbook.
UndoReverses out the most recent change to an estimate.
Tools MenuArea modifiers, company, client and job info, export settings.
View MenuSearch for cost estimates, change what estimates show and hide.
Edit MenuBuild and edit estimates, bids and invoices.
Log OutClose out of a National Estimator Cloud session.
Choose One CostSelect the material needed for the job.
Drag and Drop in an EstimateMove lines from one place to another in an estimate.
Drag and Drop from Costbook to EstimateDrag a cost line from costbook and drop into an estimate.
Paste AfterPaste content from clipboard into estimate.
Insert a Text LineOpens up space in the estimate where you can type descriptions.
Insert a Cost LineTo add your own costs to an estimate.
Cost Row EditorAssign the quantities and description for cost lines.
Insert a Subtotal LineInserts a subtotal into an estimate.
Change a LineMake changes to any line in an estimate.
Delete LineRemove any line from an estimate.
Set Percent ChangesIncreases or decreases costs in the current estimate by a percentage.
Current MarkupAdds overhead, contingency and profit to the current estimate.
Current Tax RatesAdds tax to the current estimate.
Single/Double Space LinesMakes the estimate easier to read.
How do I know Cloud is safe and secure?Prior to launch, Intuit required that we pass an expert security audit of Cloud Estimator.
Show/Hide Unit CostsUsed to display or hide costs for each unit of work.
Show/Hide Component CostsTo hide the breakdown into material, labor and equipment cost categories.
Edit Customer InformationAdds your customer’s name and address to estimates, bids and invoices.
Edit Company InformationAdds your company name, details and logo to estimates, bids and invoices.
Edit Job InformationAdds information about the job to estimates, bids and invoices.
Accounting SettingsSelect the default program you use for writing invoices.
Is a free trial available for National Estimator Cloud?Why no free trial for Cloud service?