Displaying the Structure Estimator

You can display the Structure Estimator for your building project.

See Also
Changing Units
About the Structure Estimator
Structure Estimator Options
  1. Add to the building structure the cast elements, piles, footings, joists, and catalog elements required in the building project.

    It is unnecessary to complete the full building structure as the Building Estimator automatically updates for any additions, deletions, or changes you make to the structure elements

  2. If necessary, change the units the app uses to the units you customarily use.
  3. From the Steel, Concrete, or Foundation section of the action bar, click Structure Estimator .
  4. To view:
    1. Building elements totals, from the Structure Estimator table, click the Building tab
    2. Piles data, click the Piles tab.
    3. Footings data, click the Footings tab.
    4. Cast members data, click the Cast Elements tab.
    5. Catalog members data, click the Catalog Elements tab.
    6. Joist data, click the Joists tab.
    7. Slabs data, click the Slabs tab.
    8. Structural Walls data, click the Structural Wallstab.
    9. Plates data, click the Plates tab.
  5. To export data from a specific tab:
    1. Click the tab.
    2. Click Export .
    3. From the Save As dialog box, enter the File name.
    4. From Save as type, select the file type (Excel spreadsheet or XML file).
  6. To export all the data in the Structure Estimatortabs:
    1. Click Export All .
    2. From the Save As dialog box, enter the File name.
    3. From Save as type, select the file type (Excel spreadsheet or XML file).
  7. To update the Structure Estimator table, click Refresh .

    Tip: You may find a refresh necessary after you do an Undo.