Alternate Methods to Bid Fuel Usage in SharpeSoft Estimator
- Dylan C
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
For certain operations, tracking relevant fuel costs for each piece of equipment for a given project may be somewhat difficult to track. Whether you are running smaller crews with workers wearing multiple hats, or larger fleets of equipment assigned to multiple different areas of work, the SharpeSoft Estimator provides users with multiple different options for making sense of these important, if somewhat tricky to manage costs.
The method used in the video above is forbidding fuel usage as an Other item.
This blog will explore an alternative method to accomplish the same task listed above by bidding fuel usage as an Other item.
How to:
Click on the Tables menu on the toolbar. Select Other Items from the dropdown menu.
Inside the Other Items window, select Insert.
Select the magnifying glass to choose a Group.
Select Insert inside the Other Groups window.
Create a group to be used to represent fuel that works for you; "Fuel" for the Code and "Diesel" for the description, etc.
Once the group has been created, it can be inserted into the Bid Item Detail View of any bid item, shown below.
Inside the bid item you wish to add your newly created Fuel group, select the Other Items button from the Detail View Toolbar.
Select Fuel.
Input how much fuel total that was used for the duration of the job.
Note that this method does not currently allow for users to apply markups to fuel items input this way, nor do the individuated fuel costs appear on the Job Equipment Report.
See Also:
SharpeSoft Estimator provides built-in methods for determining fuel usage and associated costs, this blog is simply an example of the program's flexibility when it comes to user preference. For the traditional method of determining fuel usage, see Fuel Cost/Usage in SharpeSoft Estimator. You can also check the program help for questions related to oil costs and usage through the F1 key or Help button.
Conclusion
Getting started with SharpeSoft is a breeze. Whether you are looking to create a new job or add one, SharpeSoft has got your back. We have the tools and expertise necessary to help you make it happen without breaking a sweat.
You can continue on to other helpful Fast Trax articles found in the Blog section. To learn more about this particular subject, consult your system Help manual, or just give us a call and we’ll be glad to walk you through it.
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