Estimation calculation mode:

This calculation mode is used for a quick and simple cost calculation by just estimating the costs of the calculation elements.

Note

Project parts calculated in Estimation mode prevent costs of sub-structures from being included into the calculation.

The Estimation mode is available for:

  • Assembly
  • Manufacturing part
  • Purchased/standard part
  • Material
  • Process
  • Additional Costs
WARNING

When calculation a material, the material overall costs are included into the estimation value.

The Estimation mode is displayed in the calculation overview in the red-colored rows:

Calculation overview (excerpt)

Figure: Calculation overview (excerpt)

Assign the Estimation calculation mode with validities

Activating the validities in the system settings, enables the Advanced calculation mode to be shown in an expanded view. It now contains the "Validities" tab. The corresponding fields ("Cycle times" and "Cavities") are deactivated in the "Validities" tab. It shows the value of the currently set calculation year.

  • You can enter validity-based manufacturing parameters.
    • Further Information

    Calculations

  1. Select the element in the project structure you wish to set the Estimation mode at.
  2. In the ribbon, click on Start ► Set Mode ("Edit" group) ► Estimation . The Estimation Dialog opens.
  3. Switch to Validities tab.
  4. Activate the "Use validities" checkbox. The activity types with respective properties are shown in the table after the project years.
  5. Define the time units in the "Unit" column.
  6. Define the machine, working and setup times along with further validity values in the "Project year" columns.
  7. Confirm your entries with OK.

Predefine validity time frames

  1. Open the Estimation dialog.
  2. Activate the "Use validities" checkbox. The validities table is shown.
  3. Click on Update Time Line. The project years are shown in the table.
  4. Enter the price in the "Value" column.
  5. Confirm your entries by clicking the OK button.