National Estimator Quick Start | Estimating with National Estimator

Splitting the Screen

Most of the time you’ll want to see what’s in both the costbook and your estimate. To split the screen into two halves, either:

• Click on the (Split Window) button near the center of the toolbar, -or-
• Click on View on the menu bar. Then click on Split Window and your screen should look like the example below.

The Split Window: Costbook above and estimate below.

Notice that the costbook is at the top of the screen and your estimate is at the bottom. Column headings are at the top of the costbook and across the middle of the screen (for your estimate).

To Switch from Window to Window

• Click in the window of your choice, -or-
• Hold the key down and press .

Notice that a window title bar turns dark when that window is selected. The selected window is where keystrokes appear as you type. Click in the bottom half of the screen so your estimate is selected.

Beginning an Estimate
You can type anything in the Estimate Window. Let’s start by putting a heading on this estimate:

1. Press once to space down one line.
2. Press four times (or hold the space bar down) to move the Blinking Cursor (the insert point) near the middle of the line.
3. Type “Estimate One” and press . That’s the title of this estimate, “Estimate One.”
4. Press again to move the cursor down a line. That opens up a little space below the title.

Begin by putting a title on your estimate, such as "Estimate One"