Release Notes - Version 1.20.2.10501

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

We recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of Expert Estimation to gain access to application enhancements and bug fixes as soon as possible.

A new version of the Pronamics Product Selector is required for updates prior to 1.1.9633.0

Please review the following list carefully as it may contain some alterations to existing functionality and features which can affect the way the program is used and the results obtained.

NEW FEATURES

  • Implemented an interactive list of connected users, providing the ability to communicate between workstations.
  • Added an action in the Resource Explorer window to allow for the removal of all unused Resources.
  • Created a Managed Define which can be accessed throughout Cost Estimate calculations, allowing for the control of define values via Spreadsheet cell references.
  • Added a configurable autosave facility to assist in the recovery of lost Cost Estimate data in the event of hardware or software failure.
  • Added the ability to configure Common Phrases that can be accessed via hot keys throughout the application.
  • Introduced a Subcontractor report for reviewing the list of Subcontractors in each Subcontractor Comparison.
  • Added a report for reviewing the details of each Subcontractor in a Subcontractor Comparison.
  • Added a Subcontractor report for reviewing the list of Subcontractor Comparisons in a project.
  • Introduced an Advanced Resource Search system, allowing extended search options to assist in applying Resources.

APPLICATION ENHANCEMENTS

  • Paste Cell actions will now allow blank clipboard data to be pasted in columns that allow empty values, providing clear functionality.
  • Improved the ability to clear all Resource Type Margins immediately using the context menu.
  • Added the ability to optionally paste Code Set data and Code Allocations with Cost Schedule, Cost Estimate and Resource paste operations.
  • Added Resource Type Estimated Total and Sell Totals to the Spread Results window.
  • Incorporated Escalation values throughout result data for an Expert Estimation project.
  • Added User Defined Columns to the Submission Schedule Report.
  • Added an option for all reports to show or hide the Project Tender number (when documented).
  • Enhanced Project Messages to show colour coded values for selected messages.
  • Included the Subcontractor Rate in the Subcontractor Comparison Analysis.
  • Added the Subcontractor Rate to the Subcontractor Comparison – Subcontractor Details window.
  • Added the ability to modify Quantities of Cost Schedule items included in a Subcontractor Comparison.
  • Added a user option to include Report Headers when exporting Reports to Excel.
  • When dragging Resources from the Resource Explorer to the Resources list of a Quotation Comparison, the order in which they were selected will now be retained.
  • Extended the Total Summaries on the Subcontractor Analysis window.
  • Added a keyboard shortcut for saving the Managed Items of a Subcontractor Comparison.
  • Added User Option to select the first match when searching for Resources or Matrix Items.
  • Improved Server Security configurations for copying/cloning projects as well as folder level privilege inheritance for newly created projects.
  • Improved the maintaining of user preferences for the layout of information in Analysis windows.
  • Added the ability to choose which fields are used for filtering Resources in the Resource dropdown.
  • Improved the consistency of displayed decimal values shown on the Project Message when Quotation Comparison Quantities differ.
  • Extended the Paste Special operation in the Cost Schedule Items windows to include pasting of the ‘Excluded’ property.
  • Added a keyboard shortcut for Paste Cell in Take Off Sets.
  • Configured the Expert Estimation Client Shell application to utilise 64-bit Operating System architecture when available.

BUG FIX

  • Deleting Direct Cost Schedule Items with allocations to ‘Hidden’ Direct Cost Schedule Items will now remove associated allocations.
  • Fixed an issue where Expert Estimation would disconnect from the Server application when attempting to delete Subcontractor Comparisons.
  • Resolved an issue preventing the Go To Line feature from being usable in a Locked Project.
  • Prevented an exception being raised when copying the information column on a range of windows.
  • Resolved an issue where data with line breaks coming from the clipboard would not be pasted into Expert Estimation.
  • Resolved an issue where the Automatic Proportioning action of a Quotation Comparison was unnecessarily rounding the calculated value.
  • Prevented an error being raised when adding multiple Cost Estimate lines.
  • Prevented the use of the Create Take Off Set action when having a Locked Project opened.
  • Resolved an issue where Expert Estimation would disconnect from the Server application when locking a project.
  • Fixed an issue preventing the Refresh action from operating correctly in the Spread Nominations window.
  • Resolved an issue where Expert Estimation would disconnect from the Server application when substituting a Resource.
  • Prevented the modification of Cost Schedule Item States from within a Cost Estimate when having a Locked Project opened.
  • Prevented a timeout caused when exporting project data to an Expert Project file structure.