Tools

The Tools list lets you include simple tools in your assemblies.  That way you can create a Tools report so you know what you need for each project.

TOOLS BASICS
       When to Use Tools | Entering Tools | Using Tools | Using Simple Lists

RELATED TOPICS
       Assemblies | Equipment Accounts | Equipment Hours

When to Use Tools

Use Tools to identify any non-consumable items that you include in Assemblies.  You can include hand tools, power tools, small equipment and similar items.

NOTE-- You may want to enter larger tools as Equipment Accounts instead.

Entering Tools

To enter Tools, follow these steps:
  1. Choose Other Lists from the Options menu, and choose Tools from the submenu.
  2. Click the New button, and type in an item.  You can also double-click on an item and change the text.
NOTE-- The Tools list is a simple list of text.  For more about simple lists, click here.

Using Tools

You can enter Tools as line items in the subassembly table of an Assembly.

You can also enter Tools as line items in an Estimate that has an Item breakdown.

When you start work on a project, create a Tool report that lists which tools you need for the job.