| | Setting up a new standard database addon (SQL) |
| Resolution | | Using Sage Estimating, you can set up a variety of addons, including addons for calculating overhead, profit, insurance costs, and bonds. To set up a new standard database addon: - Open the Addon window in one of the following ways:
- On the ribbon, from the Adjustments group on the Data tab, click Addons.
- In classic view, click Database menu > Addons.
- From the Totals window, click
 or select Edit Addon from the shortcut menu.
- (optional) If you opened the window from the Totals window, select Database for the Source.
- Click [Add].
- Complete the fields in the window. You can use [Copy] and [Prefill] for this purpose. At a minimum, you need to complete the Addon, Description, Cost bases & Selection, and Rate fields.
- When you finish setting up the addon, click [OK] to save it.
- Set up other addons in the same manner. When you finish, click [Close].
Tips: - A rate can be expressed as a percent or a monetary amount.
Addon rate examples: Fixed monetary amount | 75.00$ | Straight percentage | 5% | Monetary amount with break | 2.00$ per 1,000 | Surety bond table | | Amount |
| 1.2000 | 50000 |
| 0.9800 | 100000 |
| 0.8200 | 500000 |
| 0.6300 | 1000000 |
| 0.3000 | 10000000 |
- If you want the Addon window to remain in add mode after you save each new record, use the automatic add mode option.
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