10 Reasons to upgrade Sage SQL Estimating to v.20.1

  1. No more corrupted or misplaced estimate files- all estimates are stored in the faster, more stable Microsoft SQL database.
  2. Virtual Licensing eliminates the need for physical USB devices and product activation codes.
  3. No more passwords with more robust, granular, Estimating Security Groups
  4. Shared report and screen layouts created by administrators can’t be accidentally overwritten, while still allowing each estimator to create personal layouts
  5. Alternates give estimators the ability to filter estimates, including or excluding Options with a mouse click, thus providing quick bid totals for different scenarios.
  6. Office365-style Ribbon Bar, & Shortcut Menu offer improved, modern, look and feel and simplified spreadsheet shortcut menu.
  7. Because it’s in SQL, Excel integration is native to Estimating. Estimators can quickly import or export Alternates or WBS values, enabling sharing common WBS libraries and pre-fill of WBS lists.
  8. Insert Column, Highlight current line, & Factored Productivity and Pricing are just a few time-saving changes.
  9. For Sage100 clients, the common MS-SQL platform enables improved performance &  integration between Sage 100 Contractor and Sage SQL Estimating.
  10. Enhanced eTakeoff & Bridge functionality can auto-populate estimates, drastically reducing data input time.

Rest assured: there are no changes to the Estimate interface to various JobCost systems, so you’ll be able to export estimates to JobCost with no disruptions or changes to your current JobCost import routine.

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