• Accounting 22.2 compatible with Estimating 19?

    Trying to figure out which versions of Sage Estimating SQL are compatible with year end supported version 22.2. I'm seeing that Estimating 22.1 is compatible, but in the release notes it seems to say earlier versions of estimating sql are compatible.…
  • Estimating reports into Power BI

    Hello, I’m new to Sage and looking to access estimates through Power BI. I’ve connected through ODBC, but I do not see how to get estimate information, only Database information. any ideas?
  • Emailing an Estimate Spreadsheet

    Prior to upgrading to SQL, I was able to attach an estimate spreadsheet to an email to send to a colleague for reviewing purpose. I have not been able to figure out how to perform this function over the last several weeks. I can use an assist in how to…
  • Anyone successfully running Sage Estimating (SQL) on a VPN? and/or Azure?

    Anyone successfully running Sage Estimating (SQL) on a VPN? and/or Azure?
  • Import Change Order Estimate

    We are trying to bring over a change order from Estimating 18.4 to Account 18.4, but the option "Estimate Change Request" doesn't exist. Is there something we need to do to get PJ to allow us to import a change order? Does this require version 19.12?…
  • Forecasting Remaining Project Costs

    Hi everyone, Is there anywhere in Sage where Project Managers can enter Forecasted Remaining Project Costs? I'm looking for a "Budget Balance" value that considers the project cost code's budget balance after actual costs, after remaining commitments…
  • Contract Change Order vs. Schedule of Values Change - Is there a difference?

    Is a Contract Change Order the same as a Schedule of Values Change?
  • B2W Estimating and Track

    Is anyone using B2W Estimating or Track? We have been using estimating for close to 2 years but I haven't been able to correctly import an estimate into Sage. We have Track but have not started using it yet. I'd like to find out if anyone is using B2W…
  • Adding Item to Takeoff taking 6-9 seconds in Estimating 18.11

    After upgrading from Estimating 16.1 to 18.1 we have seen a drastic change in how long it takes to add a Item to a takeoff. When we choose an item to add, it takes 6-9 seconds to add that item to the Item Takeoff screen. in the old version it was almost…
  • Imported Estimate to Job Cost: Need Job and Date

    Hi, I need to be able to know What Jobs had estimate total simported into Job Cost and posted. The data I am seeking is how many estimates by location my team generated. Each Job is named by location, So I have that data. However, I can not figure…
  • Sage Accounting for Construction and Real Estate v17 r3 for new server or stick with v16 r6 (pros/cons/maturity)?

    Have server with v16.1 Rev 6. Installing dedicated application server. Deciding if v17 Rev 3 is mature enough to install on new server and migrate client stations or now.
  • Is it possible to alter labor hours using a calculation without changing the takeoff unit to hours in Estimating Extended?

    I want to add a calculation in my assembly that will change the labor hours behind the scenes. My takeoff unit is EA and I don't want to change that. For example: If I have a qty of 10, I want my labor hours to be unaffected. If I have a qty of…
  • Estimating Database cleanup

    We have recently upgraded to 16.11 SQL Estimating and after working to get the Export to Job Cost set up have found that there are some "ghost" job cost phase values that have been there for a very long time but need to be changed. In order to be able…
  • How to set up salary PMs for estimate

    I am new to using Sage Estimating and am in the process of upgrading to 16.11 SQL. That being said, I am being asked if there is a way to set up a salary PM that will hit the Labor category but will NOT follow any markup rules that apply to that category…
  • Migrate Address book from Accounting to Estimating

    The company I consult for no longer uses Accounting and only uses Estimating. Is there a way to migrate the accounting Address book to an Estimating address book only so that we don't have to install an accounting client on each machine?
  • Windows 10 compatibility with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate and Sage Estimating.

    You may have heard the buzz recently around Windows 10, or may have already noticed the icon to reserve your copy on the task bar of your current operating system. Microsoft has announced that beginning July 29 th they will offer a free upgrade to Windows…