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Import data from Master Builder using the API

Modified: 7 Sep 2026 Viewpoint Estimating Estimating Data Imports Help

For the API import, the only usable fields are Division, Cost Code, Task, and Vendor. All other fields are irrelevant to the process. Importing is typically a one-time event.

  1. Verify that the Master Builder API is running.

    Open a job in the Manage Estimates screen.

  2. Click Estimating > Tools > Estimating Import/Export Tool in the All Tasks pane.
  3. From the Import tab, select MasterBuilder.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Click Select Master Builder Database.
  6. Navigate to the folder that contains the Master Builder database and click OK.
  7. In the WBS Code Mapping area, click to select the appropriate value for each WBS code.
  8. In the Import/Export area, verify that the Import option is selected.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Click OK.
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