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      Show/Hide Estimate Columns

      Easily display or remove Estimate columns from an Estimate Column View.

      BACKGROUND

      With the powerful, integrated estimating tools of ConstructionOnline's OnCost™ Estimating system, construction pros can create accurate, detailed construction estimates that best reflect each phase of construction. Flexible Estimate Column Views allow ConstructionOnline™ Company Users to customize which Estimate columns are shown or hidden in an Estimate Column View—guaranteeing users will always see the right data at the right time in the project life cycle. ConstructionOnline provides predefined views for Budgeting, Simple & Advanced Estimating, Job Costing, and Invoicing. 

      STEPS TO SHOW/HIDE ESTIMATE COLUMNS

      1. Navigate to the desired Project via the Left Sidebar.
      2. Select the Financials tab, which will automatically open the Estimating category. 
      3. Using the dropdown menu, select the desired Column View.
        1. Budget
        2. Simple Estimate
        3. Advanced Estimate
        4. Job Costing
        5. Invoicing
      4. Right-click on any visible column.
      5. Select the option Show/Hide Columns.
      6. Mark the corresponding checkboxes for the columns you want to be visible.
         
        Show/Hide Estimate Columns
        1. Unmark checkboxes for the columns you want to be hidden. 
        2. To restore the default column choices for the selected Column View, click the text "Restore Defaults for _______". Default column choices for the selected Column View are highlighted in green. 
      7. Click the grey X icon to close the Show/Hide Column window and save your changes. 

      TIPS & TRICKS

      • The Show/Hide Column window is also accessible via the grey three dot action menu and the Estimating Toolbar.
      • Some estimate columns can be directly hidden by right-clicking on the name of the column, then selecting the option Hide This Column. 

        Hide this Column

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

      • Adjustments to a Column View only apply to the Column View of the Estimate currently open. For example, alterations to one Estimate's Budgeting Column View will not affect the Budgeting Column Views of other Estimates. 
      • Column Views are also user-specific—any adjustments to a Column View are unique to the user who made the edits. 
      • Hiding an Estimate column does not delete the data stored within the column.
      • Estimate columns can also be shown/hidden for Opportunity Estimates and Estimate Templates. 
      • Permissions: Company Users must have Estimating Permissions set as "Can Create, Edit, & Delete" to show/hide Estimate columns.
      • Columns can be shown/hidden for ALL Estimates in ConstructionOnline: Project Estimates, Opportunity Estimates, and Estimate Templates. 
      • Mobile App: Customizing Estimate Column Views is exclusively available via browser access to ConstructionOnline. Estimates are presented in View-Only Mode on the ConstructionOnline Mobile App. 

      HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

      • Frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding OnCost Estimating can be found in the FAQ: Estimating article. 
      • If you need additional assistance, chat with a Specialist by clicking the orange Chat icon located in the bottom left corner or visit the UDA support page for additional options.