As part of the drive to automate the production of an estimate, you can assign fittings (from the fitting library) to labour usages. These fittings are then calculated and applied when a labour usage is selected for a steel section. You can also assign fitting groups to labour usages. Fittings, like processes, can be applied at specified intervals to make the application more precise. For example, on a rafter you may apply one cleat per 1200mm.
For the usage fittings to be applied on loading a labour usage, the Apply Fittings option on the Estimate - Details tab must be set to Yes.
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The Usage Fittings grid is best explained by taking an example. Read the descriptions in the table below, then see Labour Usage Fittings example. |
The columns on the Usage Fittings form are described in the following table.
Column |
Description |
Fitting Item Type |
Select either Fitting or Fitting Group from the drop-down list. |
Line Item |
Specify the fitting or fitting group to add to the labour usage. You must have previously set up fittings and fitting groups. See Create a fitting and Create a fitting group. |
Quantity |
Enter a quantity. This is the number of fittings required per size interval. |
Unit |
Enter a unit. This is the measurement by which the size intervals will be created. The options available are: Length, Width, Depth, Weight, Area, Cross Sectional Area, Perimeter, Flange Thickness and Web Thickness. |
Size Interval |
Enter a size interval. This is the interval at which (at each occurrence) the specified quantity of the fitting will be added. |
Up To Size |
Enter a size. This is the upper limit for this computation. If the dimensions of the fitting exceed this limit, then the line will be ignored. |
Notes |
When you have populated the fields, the Notes field displays a written summary of the fitting application. For example, For each 1200mm up to a Length of 25000mm add a quantity of 1. |