National Estimator Quick Start | Estimating with National Estimator

Your First Estimate

Suppose we’re estimating the cost of 4" sand fill under a 10' x 10' (100 square foot) concrete slab. Let’s put the index to work looking for sand fill base.

• Click the Index tab near the top of the Index window.
• Type sand fill as illustrated below.

The fourth item under sand is fill: 95, 134, 352. Either: Click once on that line and press , -or- Double click on that line, -or- Press and the arrow key to move the highlight to fill: 95, 134, 352. Then press .

Double-click on the page you want to see (page 95 in this case).
If costs appear on several pages, click on the cost you prefer.

• You'll see Sand fill base on page 95, as in the illustration below.

Costs for Sand Fill Base on page 95.

You're finished with the index for now. If you want to close the index, click the X in the upper right corner of the Index window.