Terminology
This section aims to explain the various terms that will be used throughout the Estimate Model documentation.
Some terms may contain a definition, it will be a list of the properties from which a unique combination defines an individual of that entity. For such entities, an adjustable attribute is one that is static across all revisions but does not create a new entity if changed.
A change is a delta of a collection of attributes from one revision to the next.
Material
Definition:
- SKU
- Description
Adjustable Attributes:
- Width
- Length
Material Change
Attributes:
- Supplier
Activity
Definition:
- Location
- Room
- Area
- Material
Adjustable Attributes:
An activity is the true heart of an estimate, every other entity within a model is derived from its association with an activity.
Activity Change
Attributes:
- Installation
- Method
- Demo
- Qty
Activity Additional Material
When processed for a model, an activity may have attributes that trigger the need for an additional material such as grout or thinset. These utilize the default waste of the solution for their waste factor.
User Total
Definition:
- Group #