Entering Estimate Values

After entering the resource information in the Resource Sheet, you can enter estimate values in the Values Sheet. You can select from the following estimates types:

• Standard Hours (Industrial Engineering Standard Hour)

• Hours

• Units

• EQP (Equivalent Persons)

• Prime (Resource Rate x Hours)

• Total Burdened (Prime + Overhead)

• Total Cost (Total Burdened + G&A)

• Total Dollars (Total Cost + COM)

• Total Price (Total Dollars + Fee)

Which ever estimate type you choose to enter, MPM calculates the other values automatically. This is one of MPM's most powerful features. You can view any of the values at any time by selecting from the Estimate Type drop-down list box in the Toolbar.

Estimate Total Window

When you are entering estimates, it is helpful to have the Estimate Total window open. You can open the window by clicking Show Total Window. For more information on the Total window, see Introduction to Integrated Planning.

Entering a Value

To enter a value in the Values sheet, complete the following steps:

1. Place the cursor in the cell where you want to enter the value.

2. Select an Estimate Type from the drop-down list box in the Toolbar.

3. Type in the value.

4. To save the entry:

5. Click on another row in the window

6. Click Save

7. Click File » Save

8. Press Ctrl+S

You may be prompted to confirm the save and asked if you want to save the changes to the ETC. For information on the Save options, see Saving Estimates.

Other Ways

There are two other ways you can enter estimates. They are covered in the following topics:

• Entering Information Using Autofill

• Entering Estimate Values Using Autospread

Related Topics

Adding Resource Estimates

Saving Estimates

Using the Overtime Field

Entering Information Using Autofill

Entering Estimate Values Using Autospread