Use the detail pages to enter the dimensions, cost items, and specifications of the visual assembly. On some visual assemblies, you also enter the type of visual assembly, such as whether a column is round or rectangular. The detail pages will vary by the assembly type.
There are six basic ways to enter cost items and values for a visual assembly:
Click
to select a value from a drop-down field Select an option
Select a checkbox
Specify a value using the arrows
You don't need to select a cost item or value for every part of a visual assembly. You should only select cost items and values for the parts that are necessary for the visual assembly. For example, not all walls will need reinforcing or finishing. If you don't need to select a cost item or value for a part, select None for the cost item, or set the value to or another appropriate zero value.
However, if the requirements for the assembly don't specify a cost item or for a part, you may still need to select an appropriate cost item or value outside of the assembly to create an accurate estimate of the assembly. For example, the specifications may not include chairs as part of the plans for a concrete slab visual assembly, but you know that you will need them to support a mat reinforcement.