Modified: 7 Sep 2026
Viewpoint Estimating
Estimating
Help
- From the Details tab, click
Add
. - Select the option for the type of cost item to add.
- In the Reference field, enter a reference number for the new cost item. You can leave this blank or use an existing reference.
- In the Description field, enter a detailed description for the cost item.
-
Select the Auto increment
reference number by checkbox, to have the application automatically
adjust the reference number by the specified amount.
- Select the Edit item detail after add checkbox, so you can edit the cost item after you create it.
- Click Add.
- Fill in the fields on the Cost Item window for the type of cost item you are adding:
- Cost Item (Basic)
- List Assembly
- Quick Assembly
- Visual Assembly
- Enterprise Level Assembly
- Bid Items
- Financial Cost Items
- Click OK.
- To add another cost item, repeat steps 3 - 6 and click Add. Then repeat steps 8 and 9.
- When you are finished adding cost items, click Cancel.