Print, Export, and Save, an estimate

Print the Estimate:

There are three methods for printing an estimate.

  1. Click on the Print Icon in the Icon Bar.
  2. From the Estimate Window, before running a report, click on File in the menu bar and choose Print. This will print out the line items as you see them in the estimate window.
  3. From the Estimate Report screen after running a report, click on File in the menu bar and choose Print. This will print the report you have just run. You can also use the Preview button to see a print preview.
Export the Estimate:

There are two methods for exporting an estimate.

  1. From the Estimate Window, before running a report, click on File in the menu bar and choose Export.
  2. From the Estimate Report screen, after running a report, click on File in the menu bar and choose Export.

Exporting allows you to send the data out to the spreadsheet software program of your choice.

Save the Estimate:

There are two methods for saving an estimate.

  1. Click on the Save Icon in the Icon Bar.
  2. From the Estimate window, before running a report, click on File in the menu bar and select Save. You will be allowed to save this file anywhere you choose, as a Means CostWorks Estimator File (.xml).