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Create a Master Element from a Template or Custom Proposal

You can create a master element from a group of elements that are added to a proposal or from the Master Elements grid.

Important note about hub records: If you create a master element that contains hub records, the records are saved as either drafts or final merged records, depending on their state at the time that you create the master element. If you want the records to continue to be updated from the hub, then leave the records as drafts when creating the master element. This ensures that changes that are made in the hub are reflected in the master element.

To create and save a master element:

  1. Select one of two approaches:
    To base the master element onStart with these steps
    A template
    1. In the Navigation pane, select Proposals > Templates.
    2. On the Templates form, click + Add Master Element below the Master Elements grid.
    A custom proposal
    1. In the Navigation pane, select Proposals > Custom Proposals and create a new proposal or open an existing proposal.
    2. Insert elements into the proposal.
    3. Press and hold the CTRL key and click each individual element that you want to include in the master element.
    4. Click Save as Master.
  2. On the Add Master Element dialog box, define the following for the new master element:
    • Name: Enter a unique name for the element.
    • Category: Select a category for the element. Use the categories to organize the elements by function. You can also search the elements by category. Your administrator defines categories in List Settings.
    • Description: Enter a description for the element. This may include the type of proposal in which the element is used, or other information that makes the element easily identifiable on the Master Elements dialog box.
  3. Click Save.
    The master element is added to:
    • The Master Elements grid on the Templates form.
    • The Deltek Elements panel on the Proposal Builder form.
    • The Master Elements dialog box, which provides a list of all master elements that are available when a master element is added to a proposal.