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OST - 16.06 Importing Bids

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You can import Bid Packages (OSP files), Takeoff Project files (*.ost and *.osx), and iSqft assemblies into On-Screen Takeoff.

Caution

We recommend that you import files that were created in the same or older version of On-Screen Takeoff. You cannot import a file created in a newer version than what you are running.

Bid Packages (OSP file) can include image files while a Takeoff file (OST file) contains the Bid information only (page names, takeoff, areas, Conditions) without the underlying image files.

Secured Projects

If the database from which the Bid was exported required logins, the Bid is not imported into any existing database. OST creates a new database set to "Login Required" but for which no Employees exist. You will need to add at least one employee with Administrator Access Level to adjust "Logins Required" although the database will allow you to open it without a login.

See Related articles for more information on database security.

Exporting Bid Data to a CSV File (*.csv)

Importing Bid Packages (*.OSP files)

OST - 20.06 Securing Your Databases (using Access Levels to Restrict What Users Can Do)