Models

Summary

This is where individual models are set up, maintained and referenced back to the parent databuild system

Access to this screen, and hence to the Options screen is only available to users who have access to Setup

Marketing, Proposal and Contract texts are set for each model, as well as lists of variables required. The parent bill can be scanned to give a listing of those variables.

Details

The left side contains a grid with all available models, where list prices can be set for each model, while the right side contains 7 tabs:

A layout file is displayed for the brochure document for each model.

               lets you choose a layout

               Edit the layout using the layout editor

               processes the brochure

Model Details

Texts for the Brochure, Proposal and Contract can be edited by selecting the relevant tab.

The parent Databuild System Job database and Job are set. This is used to find the last cost.

The contracted number of working days can be set for contractual purposes. The system adds up the days from the base model and any selected options to give an estimated number of days for a contract

Plan and Elevation

The plan and elevation images are used for brochures or within other documents.

Use the OPEN button to select an image file (.bmp, .jpg, .gif or .wmf)

Bear in mind that images can be inserted into any RTF document using the special field [Picture(Filename,xxx%)]

and that the filename filed may itself contain other variables.

e.g.        [Picture([Model UDF25],50%)]

would retrieve a file stored in UDF25 and size it by 50%

UDF (User Definable Fields)

An unlimited number of user definable fields can be setup.The UDF names are constant for all quotes while the individual fields vary from quote to quote.

These values are then available to either transfer to the parent Databuild system or be incorporated in proposals and contracts

Options and PC Items

A list of all available options and PC Items is displayed, and the user selects which ones are applicable to the current model. These Options/PC Items are setup in the Option Contents screen.

Variables

Holds a list of variables attached to the current model. These combine with variables from included options to build up a varables list for each quote. They can then have their values set before (or after) transfer to the parent Databuild system where they find their way right through to purchase orders.

Values can be also be set at this stage. In the example above,

"FLOORAREA=145.7" creates a Job Varable FLOORAREA and sets its number value to 145.7

       SEARCH        Scans the parent bill and builds up the variables list which can be edited

Toolbar

Edit Menu

       Options                        Load the Options module

       Set Model Markup        Creates a selling price for selected models by applying an input markup        

       Refresh                        Refreshes data. Do this after changes to the option screen

       Add a new Model

       Delete the cureent or selected model(s)

       Select or deselect ALL models

       Make a copy of the current model

       Reprice Models based on the last cost of the bill assigned to the model. An opportunity is given to reprice that bill first

       Load the Options module

Reports Menu

       Models Menu

               Retail

               Retail + Cost

       Models + Options Menu

               Retail

               Retail + Cost

       Contents

       Close the module