Robb Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Does anyone use VectorWorks to generate a cost estimate for remodel (or new construction)? I am having difficulty figuring out how to tie materials to objects to costs, especially as room size change (carpet, ceiling tile) etc. Johnathon of Archoncad helped me quit a bit but it is still is proven difficult, especially when multiple rooms are being worked on. Thanks Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Having produced thousands of estimates for renovation & reconstruction over the years, I recommend integrating VW with Filemaker Pro. First, do all the layouts and take-offs in VW then export the Worksheets & Records to a Filemaker DB to compile the estimates based on the MEANS protocols & procedures. Quote Link to comment
Robb Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Thank you, I am a bit confused as to how I can get VW to export this data. Things like area of walls, permimeters, floors, etc. all seeem difficult. I can create a worksheet but I have to manually make one per each plan that has the rooms. Is there a way to generate a schedule of room spaces? Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Easy ... Create Report>Type=Space, then assign the Cell functions based on the Space OIP descriptions, ie; =(Space.'Occupancy Type') Quote Link to comment
Robb Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Cool! Thanks so much that did the trick. I am reading up more on workspaces now. Does VectorWorks have any functions to count up wall areas for a space/room. I was shown a method to build a sheet that calculates wall are aby type, but I want to be able to get inside and outside wall areas (net) on a room by room basis. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
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