Exporting Estimates

The BidMagic construction estimating software allows you to export text reports, which you can then open in a spreadsheet, word processor, or any other program that can read text files.

Exporting Dimensions

To export a list of all the dimensions in a BidMagic bid, follow these steps:

1. Choose Export Dimensions from the Data menu.
2. You'll be asked to enter a file name for the export. Give it any name you'd like, then click Save.
3. Switch to a word processor or any other program that can open text files, and open the file. You may format it any way you 'd like.

Exporting Specifications

To export a detailed list of all the items of work selected in Specifications, follow these steps:

1. Choose Export Specifications from the Data menu.
2. You'll be asked to enter a file name for the export. Give it any name you'd like, then click Save.
3. Switch to a word processor or any other program that can open text files, and open the file. You may format it any way you 'd like.

HINT: The Specifications list can be used as the starting point for a detailed Spec Sheet for the project. You can also open it in a spreadsheet program, and add formulas to turn it into a more detailed finished bid than is available directly through BidMagic.