Create BoQs
In addition to importing information from a file into the Bill of Quantities Card, you can manually enter information.
To create the BoQ
- Choose the
icon, enter Bills of Quantities, and then choose the related link.
- Choose the New action.
- Choose the Enter key to insert a new record and automatically assign a number from the number series.
- In the Description field, enter a short explanation of the BoQ file.
- In the Exchange Format field, select the relevant format to be used for the export/import process.
- In the Data Exchange Phase field, select the current phase of the BoQ file.
- Turn on the Commerce Exchange, Bidder Comment Permitted, and Additional Offer Permitted toggles as needed.
- Enter a resource in the Person Responsible field as needed.
To enter price splitting
- In the Price Splitting FastTab, turn on the Split Prices toggle.
- In the No. of Unit Price Parts field, enter the number of cost splits that are needed.
- In the Unit Price Part X Description fields, enter the unit price part name for the file.
- In the Unit Price Part X Cost Type fields, select the internal cost type to map to the file.
To enter data in the lines
- In the Position No. field, enter a unique number for the BoQ line.
- In the Position Type field, enter the type of the BoQ line.
- Choose Group for the first in a group of related lines. These lines are bolded.
- Choose Normal for lines within the group that have no special circumstances.
- Choose Optional or Alternative for lines that are not required or are associated with another line item.
- Choose Text for lines that are solely used for informational purposes.
- In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of the BoQ line.
- In the Unit of Measure field, enter the unit of measure relating to the quantity for the BoQ line.
- In the Price Type field, choose whether this BoQ line is a regular line with totals or a line without totals.
- In the Unit Price and Line Discount % fields, enter the pricing and discount for the line.
- Repeat steps 1-6 to add more lines.
To check the BoQ
- On the Actions menu, choose the Check BoQ action.
- In the BoQ Check Log page, review the errors and warnings and then make necessary changes in the BoQ lines.
To complete the BoQ
- Fill in the fields on the other FastTab as needed.
- On the General FastTab, change the Status field as needed to continue with the BoQ process.
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