Loading a cost model

To use an existing cost model, load it in the Cost Estimator tab in the tabular area for the active drawing. When you open a project or are in the process of creating one, by default the last used cost model is loaded. To load a different one, follow the procedure below.

To load a cost model

1. In the tabular area, in the Cost Estimator tab, right-click anywhere, and then click Load Cost Model on the context menu.

2. In the Load Cost Estimator Model dialog box, browse to open a cost model (CEM) file, and then click OK.

The cost model is loaded for the active drawing and can be used or edited.