Libraries
Importing a Pricelist (CSV File)
Last Updated: April 6, 20171. Click the Libraries tab in the Quick Access Toolbar. 2. Click Price lists. 3. Click Pricelist settings. 4. Click New price list. 5. Choose the type Comma delimited file (CSV) from the drop-down menu. 6. Write the price list’s name. 7. Click OK. 8. Click on the folder icon to Browse and locate the...
Making a New Library and Adding Items
Last Updated: April 6, 20171. Open the estimate containing the item or assembly you want to save. 2. Choose the Libraries tab from the Quick Access Toolbar and click New Library. 3. Give the library a name. 4. Add headings for this library (i.e. Foundation, Walls, Roof). 5. Click on the item or assembly you wish to save from the...
Editing your Library
Last Updated: April 27, 2017Libraries are the fastest and safest way to save and reuse parts, assemblies, or entire estimates. Adding a component 1. Open the estimate that contains the component you wish to save. 2. In the ribbon, click on the Libraries tab. 3. Click My libraries and choose a library to open from the list, or click...
Reusing an Assembly
Last Updated: April 27, 2017This guide will show you how to reuse an assembly either by copying it from one estimate to another or by coping from a library. Copying from an earlier estimate 1. Open the estimate containing the assembly you wish to reuse. 2. File > Open. 3. Split the screen horizontally, by pressing F8, to view...
Updating from a Library or Price List
Last Updated: May 29, 2017Updating from Library 1. Click the Libraries tab in the menu bar. 2. Click Update from Library…. 3. Select Library in the Source Type drop down list under Source. 4. In the Library drop down list, select the library you want to update from. TIP: If you cannot find the desired library in the list,...
RS Means Guide
Last Updated: October 25, 2017New RS Means Tab in Sigma Tool Bar Sigma has improved our integration with RS Means by expanding the controls and creating a new tab in the tool bar when the RS Means databases are installed. The buttons in the toolbar, in order, perform the following: RSMeans City Cost Index If you have more than...
Installing RSMeans
Last Updated: October 25, 20171. Open your browser and navigate to https://sigmashop.sigmaestimates.com/ 2. Determine the RSMeans Data Set you wish to purchase, click on Buy, and follow the prompts to complete your purchase, and download the installation file. 3. Click on the RSMeans installation file, run it, and follow the prompts. 4. Open Sigma, click on the Libraries tab,...
Using RSMeans in Your Estimate
Last Updated: October 25, 20171. Start Sigma and open the estimate you want to work on, or start a new estimate using a template. 2. Click on the Libraries tab and open the RS Means database you wish to use. 3. Click on View in the ribbon, and arrange the windows as you like. 4. There are several ways...