Starting a New Estimate
Use the MacNail Manager to start
the MacNail construction estimating software.
1. Double-click on the folder icon to open your MacNail
folder.
2. Double-click on the file icon to open MacNail Manager.
3. A dialog box will appear.
4. Click the estimates radio button.
5. Click OK.
6. The Estimating Manager 3.0 will be loaded into memory, and special MacNail commands will be added
to the menu bar.
7. Choose *New Estimate from the FILE menu.
NOTE: All MacNail menu items begin with an * (asterisk).
8. Click on the New Estimate button.
9. Click, once, on the name of the blank estimator you wish to use as a template for the new estimate
(for example, MacNail Estimator).
10. Type in the project name (for example, 'Smith').
11. Click OK.
An Estimate is opened and named (in this case 'Smith Estimate') and you are ready to enter
your project.
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