Converting Estimating Item Codes

NOTE-- We retired the MacNail estimating program in 2000, and replaced it with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are still a significant number of die-hard MacNail users, so we keep the manuals online for them! Goldenseal is an integrated program that also includes accounting, scheduling and contract writing. You can choose materials and assemblies from a popup list in Goldenseal, so you don't need to remember any codes.

Working with Estimating Item Codes

The MacNail construction management software uses number codes to identify each Specifications line item. These codes show up in estimating worksheets, in Price Masters, and in Assemblies files.

It's not likely that you'll ever change your item codes, but if you do want to convert all your MacNail files to a different item code system, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the active worksheet is a Price Master or an estimating worksheet.
2. Choose Code Systems from the Data menu.
3. You'll be asked which code system to change. Click 'Item codes', then click OK.
4. If the current line item code for the file is already 'MacNail', skip to step 6. Otherwise, choose MacNail from the list, then click OK.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4.
6. Click the New button.
7. Type in a name for the new line item code system, then click OK.