Default labor cost type

Enter the default labor cost type that will default on screens where the first labor cost type is expected.

Labor cost types

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for labor, for example, L01. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

Include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a labor cost type is anticipated, such as in Payroll Time Card Entry for job cost line items. It is also used on certain start screens for job cost reports where labor cost is user-defined.

Material cost types

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for materials, for example, M01. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

Make sure you include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a material cost type is anticipated.

Subcontract cost types

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for subcontracts, for example, S01. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten, as needed.

Include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a subcontract cost type is anticipated, such as in Accounts Payable subcontract management. It is also used on certain starting screens for job cost reports where subcontract cost is user-defined.

Equipment cost types

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for equipment, for example, E01. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where an equipment cost type is anticipated.

Cost type #4

The system is prompting for the default cost type(s) to use on the Job Summary Cost Report. This will be used only on the expanded version of the report, which will show columns for the labor, material and subcontract cost types. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. The cost types entered in the "cost type #4" and "cost type #5" fields will appear in the fourth and fifth columns of the report. The corresponding "description field will be used for the column heading that appears on the report.

Description

Enter the default description for cost type #4, which will display in the report's column heading.

Cost type #5

The system is prompting for the default cost type(s) to use on the Job Summary Cost Report. This will only be used on the expanded version of the report, which will show columns for the labor, material and subcontract cost types. Up to five cost types may be recorded for default purposes. The cost types entered in the "cost type #4" and "cost type #5" fields will appear in the fourth and fifth columns of the report. The corresponding "description field will be used for the column heading that appears on the report.

Description

Enter the default description for cost type #5.

Job quantity complete entry / Projected cost by phase

Quantity cost type

Select a specific quantity cost type to auto-copy, or leave blank if you do not want to use the auto-copy feature.

Auto-Copy Additional Qty to Other Cost Types

When cost types are available, this button will indicate 'Yes'. Click this button to open the Cost Types to Auto Copy window and select which cost types to include during quantity complete processing.

Default 'Cost types to include' in entry grid

Select which cost type(s) will default for quantity complete entry.

Quantity reporting

Use multiple quantity cost types?

Select this checkbox if more than one cost type will be used for quantities. If you select this checkbox, fields for specific cost types (for example, material, labor, equipment, etc.) display; use these fields to record the cost type codes for each cost type.

If this checkbox is left clear, the following field displays:

Quantity cost type: Enter the default cost type you plan to use for quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

Labor quantity cost type

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for labor quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

This field displays only if the Use multiple quantity cost types checkbox is selected.

Material quantity cost type

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for material quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

This field displays only if the Use multiple quantity cost types checkbox is selected.

Subcontract quantity cost type

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for subcontract quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

This field displays only if the Use multiple quantity cost types checkbox is selected.

Equipment quantity cost type

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for equipment quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

This field displays only if the Use multiple quantity cost types checkbox is selected.

Other quantity cost type

Enter the default cost type you plan to use for other quantities. This cost type is used only on certain start screens for Job Cost reports and inquiries. Be sure to include this cost type when you perform Cost Type Maintenance. This cost type will default for certain entries in Spectrum where a quantity cost type is anticipated. In all cases, this default cost type may be overwritten as needed.

This field displays only if the Use multiple quantity cost types checkbox is selected.