BidMagic Construction Estimating Software Manual

How to use the BidMagic Manual

NOTE-- We retired the BidMagic construction estimating software in 2001. It has been replaced by Goldenseal construction estimating software.

We still include this BidMagic estimating software manual as a convenience for users of our older program. Many features are similar, in Goldenseal estimating.

This manual will show you how to get 'up and running' with BidMagic construction estimating software, and how to get it working well in your business.

NOTE: If you are an experienced computer user, you should be able to skip over many of the detailed instructions in this manual.

Getting Started shows you how to get 'up and running' with BidMagic.

BidMagic at a Glance guides you through the basic features of BidMagic.

BidMagic Basics explains how to use the basic features found in BidMagic.

Using BidMagic in your Business explains how to adapt BidMagic to your own way of estimating.

Basic Costs and Soft Costs explains in detail how to enter your basic operating costs into BidMagic.

Project Dimensions explains in detail how to enter the size of the project.

Project Specifications explains in detail how to enter the construction items used in your bids.

BidMagic Reports explains in detail how to print or export information from BidMagic.

Construction Quirks explains how to handle unusual construction details of various types.

Linking to MacNail explains how to share information between BidMagic and MacNail.

BidMagic Menu Commands covers each of the menu commands in BidMagic.