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Create an alternate by copying an existing alternate

Modified: 7 Sep 2026 Viewpoint Estimating Estimating Help
  1. Open a job in the Manage Estimates screen.
  2. From the Alternates tab, do one of the following:
    • Select the alternate you want to copy and click Copy on the speedbar.
    • Right-click on the alternate and select Copy Item.
  3. In the Reference field, enter an alphanumeric reference code for the alternate (for example, A1 for the first alternate, A2 for the second, and so on). The reference code will be used as the WBS code for the alternate.
    Note: You must change the reference value when you copy an alternate.
  4. In the Description field, modify the description of the copied alternate as needed.
  5. Click OK.
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