Formulas combine Components with Constants and operands from the Formula Function List to create calculations based on values within your project.

Create a formula

To create a formula, first define the input Components

Each component is represented by a single letter, like A. Use these letters to create a formula that captures the value you'd like to see.

For example, a 10% contingency cost for two items can be represented by (A + B) * 0.1.

1. Select the component type
2. Find the property in the search bar

1. Add as many components as necessary to complete your calculation. Remember, components should only be measured outputs from existing geometric or calculated data within the project. You do not need to add components for simple values.
2. Build your formula in the formula bar.
   1. Note that each component has a letter assigned at the left side - input that letter in the formula to pull that value as an input.
   2. Use + - * / for calculations or explore Formula Function List for more complex operands
   3. Add fixed values into the formula (for instance in the formula below, 100 is the Rate or Multiplier (IE $100/sqft)

1. Use order of operations formula conventions and enclose statements in ( ) to perform complex calculations

1. A preview of your calculated value will appear in the result. You will also be notified of any unused components or evaluation errors in this section.