Objective: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you’ll learn how to add a new line item inside of the item manager
Add a New Line Item
Click the New Line Item button
Choose Your Unit
Select either Imperial or Metric based on your needs
Select Cost Type
Click the drop down arrow under Cost Type and left click to select Labor
Name Your Category
In the Category box, type in a name that your company uses to keep your line items organized
For this example we are using Framing since it is a Labor project
Select Your Source Quantity
Click the drop down arrow in the Source Quantity box
Source Quantity is what type of information you want this item to use when calculating, based on the assembly this item is going in
Left click Length
Estimated Unit
Click in the Estimated Unit box and type in how you will measure the item. You may type in up to 6 characters in the box
Description Box
Click in the Description Box and type a description of what you are creating
In the Per box, you can put in any number you need to for your calculations
Measured Unit Box
Click the drop down arrow under the Measured Unit box
Left click to select the unit
The information under the Measure Unit drop down will change based on your selection in the Source Quantity box
Summary and Comment
In the Summary box you will see what you have built.
Comment is optional but not required
Calculations Tab
Click on the Calculations Tab at the top of your pop up window
Waste % is optional
Production Rate is how much you can finish in an hour
Cost is how much it will cost you per hour
Complete all required entries, then click Add Item
The Item you just created has now been added to your Item Manager
