Spread Nominations – Ribbon Menu

Genesis edition only.

The contextual ribbon menu for the Spread Nominations window gives you access to the specific functions that help you manage the distribution of additional value to contributing Direct Cost Items.

Spread Nominations – ribbon menu

GENERAL GROUP

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Edit
Ctrl + Q

Clicking the Edit function allows you to make changes or modify the Spread Nominations window.

The Edit button must be selected before any modifications to the Spread Nominations can take place.

After the Edit function has been enabled, the Spread Nominations window will become locked from editing by any other concurrent users.

Cancel
Ctrl + W

Any changes made to the information within the window can be reverted by clicking the Cancel button.

Cancelling will prevent further editing from being available in the window until the Edit button is clicked again.

It also unlocks the Spread Nominations window to allow other users to be able to Edit.

Save
Ctrl + S

When the Save button is clicked, changes made to the Spread Nominations window since opening will be saved to the project.

Copy
Ctrl + C

Clicking the Copy button will copy the selected Spread Group information to the clipboard.

This allows the data to be pasted within Expert Estimation or into an external application.

Paste Cell
Ctrl + shift + V

Pressing the Paste Cell button will paste information from the clipboard into selected cells in the Spread Nominations window.

Refresh
F5

Clicking the Refresh button reloads the data in the window.

Properties
Alt + Enter

Opens the Properties pane on the right-hand side of the window.

This will display the nomination options of the currently selected item(s) and gives you the ability to edit multiple nomination options at once.

EDITING GROUP

NAME

DESCRIPTION

View Cost Estimate
Ctrl + E

Clicking the View Cost Estimate button opens the Cost Estimate for the selected line, allowing you to view or build up its cost.

This button is only enabled if an item with a quantity is selected.

DISPLAY GROUP

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Restore Layout

If columns have been removed, adjusted or relocated, clicking the Restore Layout button will restore columns to their default layout.

REPORTS Group

name

description

Spread Nominations

Prints the Spread Nomination values and the amount of spread for each selected schedule item in the project.

HELP GROUP

NAME

DESCRIPTION

SavvyHelp
F1

Selecting the SavvyHelp button will open the SavvyHelp pane on the right of the window.

This will display useful information about the window as well as details for the columns available.

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