NOTE--We
retired MacNail back in 2000, and replaced it with the
Goldenseal project
estimating software. There are still many die-hard MacNail users,
so we keep the manuals online for them! Goldenseal is
a complete small-business software package that includes estimating, accounting, job
costing and project
management features.
It's possible to import estimates from MacNail or BidMagic into Goldenseal,
although you'll probably find that it's easier to create
them in Goldenseal directly.
Project Specifications from BidMagic
If you have imported a MacNail estimate from BidMagic or one of the Hyper*Estimators:
Most of the project specifications will already be entered. You should scroll through the
list, and watch out for the following things:
*
Unusual items. Anything that is not included in the Hyper*Estimators must be entered by hand into the MacNail
construction estimating software. Note that items listed on the Other Specifications card of the Hyper*Estimators
will not transfer to MacNail. They must be entered by hand into the Specifications list.
*
Mixed specifications. If your project includes two or more types of construction for any item where the Hyper*Estimators
offer only one choice, you will have to add the additional items into the Specification list in the MacNail
construction estimating software.
*
Specific unit prices. For some items such as windows, doors, and cabinets, it is worth your while to get
prices from your suppliers for specific items that are part of the job. Both MacNail and the Hyper*Estimators
store only a sampling of unit prices--there simply isn't enough room for every single window manufacturer
and model. The pre-entered prices are good for rough estimates, but for firm bids it is wise to have actual supplier
prices.
* Subcontractor quotes. Enter the subcontractor price for any item for which you receive a firm bid.The calculated
prices for subcontracted items are intended to give a rough estimate only. Your bid will be much more accurate if
you replace them with firm subcontractor quotes, as you receive them.
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