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?
- Main MenuAccess to all National Estimator Cloud features.