Enabling Estimates
In the Desktop Report Writer, click Options > Estimates.
Check the box to Include Estimates in the current report. Optionally check the second box to Include Estimates in all future reports.
The comment area for each inspection item will now have an Estimate drop-down box. You'll be able to choose from the list provided.
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Now you will need to change another setting so that the estimates display on your final report:
Click File > Publishing Options.
You can choose the Document Setting you want to use by clicking it once.
Click Edit.
Make sure the box for Include Estimates is checked on the menu that appears.
Note: Estimates will only appear in the report's summary and only for items included in a summary. They will not appear in the main report body.
Editing the Default Estimate Options
Click Template > Estimates List to view and edit your current template's estimate choices. You can double-click an existing item to edit it or use the tools at the top to add, remove or reorder items.
Click Save T when finished to save these changes.
Changing Estimate Display Text
Click File > Publishing Options
Click Misc
Under Estimates Title Text enter what you would like to display in the report's summary.