New Construction Estimator Files

NOTE-- MacNail estimating program was retired in 2000, and replaced with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are still a few die-hard MacNail users, so we keep the manuals online for them! Goldenseal is an improved program for small businesses, that also includes accounting, scheduling and contract writing features. It doesn't need category sheets and some of the other complexities from MacNail Customizing.

New Estimator from a Category Sheet

You can create an entirely new construction estimator 'from scratch' using an Estimator Blank (to provide the basic structure) and a Category Sheet (to provide the cost category system). You'll be able to use your own system of cost categories and subcategories, and either import an existing price database, or create your own.

Before you can make a new estimator 'from scratch', you will need to have two source files available-- an Estimator Blank and a Category Sheet.