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Convert a Visual Assembly to a List Assembly

Modified: 7 Sep 2026 Viewpoint Estimating Estimating Help

You can convert a visual assembly to a list assembly.

When you convert to a list assembly, Viewpoint Estimating ignores the built-in calculations/formulas for assembly members and allows you to manually edit the quantity and unit of measure directly in the Estimate tab. This feature is particularly useful on bid day, when you need to quickly and easily make Make Bid Day Adjustments to your estimate.

To open a job in the Manage Estimates screen, click Estimating > Estimating > Manage Estimates in the All Tasks pane. Then select the job you want to open, and click OK.

If a visual assembly has been converted to a list assembly, you can revert the list assembly back to its original type. When you revert back, Viewpoint Estimating prevents further manual changes to the quantity and unit of measure for assembly members that are formula-based. If you then recalculate the estimate, Viewpoint Estimating uses the original formulas, so any changes made before the reversion may be lost.

Note: If you convert to a list assembly and then copy the list assembly, the copy cannot be reverted.
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