Adding a New Cost Category

NOTE-- We retired the MacNail estimating program in 2000, and replaced it with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are still 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 features. The Starter Files in Goldenseal already include pre-set cost category systems for differerent business and construction types.

New Construction Cost Categories

To add a whole new category to a MacNail construction estimate or construction estimator, follow these steps:

1. Go to Summation, Clearinghouse or Specifications in the estimating worksheet. Click the mouse at the spot where you'd like to add the new category.
2. Choose Add Category from the Format menu.
NOTE: The category that you've selected will be moved downwards, and the new category will be inserted at the selected location.
3. If the estimating worksheet does not have subcategories, you will only be able to add a new main category-- proceed immediately to step 4a. If you 're in the Summation, jump directly to step 4b.

Otherwise, click 'Entire new category' at the first dialog, then jump to step 4b on the following page.