Frequently Asked Questions

Will QuoteCam run on Microsoft Vista & XP?

Yes

 

 

I have a CAM system, what’s different about QuoteCam?

QuoteCam is a Time and Cost ESTMATING SYSTEM not a CAM system.

 

 

Does QuoteCam use both Inch and Metric measurements?

Yes.  

 

 

Can QuoteCam handle multiple parts on one RFQ? 

Yes. There is no practical limit to the number of parts that can be contained within a single quote.
 

 

 

Is CAD experience required to use QuoteCam?

No, QuoteCam is a fully stand-alone product and does not use CAD at all.

 

 

Can the appearance of the printed quote be modified?

Yes, templates can be setup in MS Word and QuoteCam will merge directly with it.

 

 

Why can't I see the material cost or use the analyzer?

QuoteCam protects all cost information with a password. You need to enter the correct password from the "File" menu.

 

 

Is there any other form of help other than the usual text?

Yes, QuoteCam includes a large selection of instructional videos that can be found and viewed by subject under the "Help/Videos" menu.

 

 

I changed my burden rate from the calculator on the "Tools" menu but it did not update the system, why not?

All the calculators including the financial ones are made available for quick reference use in the Tools menu. This allows the user to get a fast answer without having to start a quote however none of the results are stored. To update your burden rate correctly use the calculator in the "Options" menu

 

 

How do I make a different profit margin on my material than I do on the other processes?

When using the Analyzer there is a box labeled "separate material markup" tick this box and enter the required margin.

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