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Installing Skybridge
Skybridge is an application that allows BidMatrix, a Cloud application to communicate with Sage Estimating, a desktop application. Skybridge will allow you to do the following: Import into BidMatrix, Sage Estimating files Create new Sage estimates ...Exporting an “as bid” estimate to Trimble / WinEst
BidMatrix includes an option to create a new Trimble / WinEst “as bid” estimate from BidMatrix. The following are prerequisites for creating a Trimble / WinEst estimate from BidMatrix: The BidMatrix Skybridge application must be installed and be ...Exporting an “as bid” estimate to Sage / Timberline
BidMatrix includes an option to create a new Sage / Timberline “as bid” estimate from BidMatrix The following are prerequisites for creating a Sage / Timberline estimate from BidMatrix: The BidMatrix Skybridge application must be installed and be ...Highlighting Zero Dollar Phases In The Estimate Sheet
BidMatrix allows you to highlight items on the Estimate Sheet that have a zero dollar total. To highlight zero dollar items on the Estimate Sheet, click on the Highlights option on the Estimate Sheet toolbar. Next, check the box labeled Zero Dollar ...Highlighting Zero Dollar Phases In The Summary Sheet
BidMatrix includes an option to highlight phases that do not have a dollar value. This option is available in both the Summary Sheet as well as inside each bid package matrix. To use this option on the Summary Sheet, click on the Highlights option on ...
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Why Set Up Project Attributes
Attributing your projects in BidMatrix will allow you begin creating a bid history database. You can quickly filter and search your database of projects using any combination of your project attributes. Setting up and assigning project attributes to ...Setting Up Project Attributes
Project Attributes can be accessed by clicking on the settings' icon in the upper right corner of all BidMatrix screens and then selecting Projects in the settings navigation panel.Company Setup
You can view Company Setup by clicking on the settings icon in the upper right corner of all BidMatrix screens. Your Company Setup is a view only page that displays your company name, your company ID, the date your subscription to BidMatrix began, ...Adding/Managing Project Attributes
To add a project attribute, first enter a project attribute name. Next, select the input type for the project attribute. The project attribute input type can be text, numeric, yes / no, date, or multiple-choice. Then select the plus sign to add the ...Choosing the Subcontractor Database in BidMatrix
BidMatrix provides three options for the subcontractor database that will be accessed when populating a bid package with subcontractors. You can choose to use a local subcontractor database that can be custom configured with the BidMatrix ...