SavePoints – Grid Columns

Each window within Expert Estimation has its own unique workspace layout. The following displays a list of all the available columns within the Project SavePoints window.

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Information

The Information column displays specific information about a Project SavePoint.

This is done in the form of icons.

You can hover your mouse over any of the icons in the Information column and a tooltip will appear providing you with a description of the icon displayed.

A list of all icons that are displayed in the Information Column can be seen appended to the end of this article.

SavePoint Name

This column allows you to enter a unique name or identifier for the Project SavePoint.

Note: This field is only editable for the most recent SavePoint in the grid.

Description

The Description column allows you to provide a detailed explanation for the Project SavePoint.

Note: This field is only editable for the most recent SavePoint in the grid.

Date Created

This column is automatically populated when you add a Project SavePoint.

Total Cost

The Total Cost represents the Total Estimated Cost of the Project when the SavePoint was created.

Project Value

The Project Value represents the Project Total of the Project when the SavePoint was created.

SavePoint Size (KB)

Represents the size of the SavePoint in kilobytes (KB).

Note: This column is hidden by default.

INFORMATION COLUMN ICONS

The Information column will display an icon to visually convey the type of SavePoint for each item in the grid.

NAME

DESCRIPTION

This icon indicates a Value only SavePoint. You cannot create a project based on this type of Project SavePoint.

This icon indicates a SavePoint with Project Backup. You can create a project based on this type of Project SavePoint.

This icon indicates a SavePoint with Project Backup (including previous SavePoints). If you try and create a new project based on one of these SavePoints then you have the option to include earlier SavePoints in the new project.