Quick Bid - 01.09 Application Toolbars - QB

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There are two toolbars in Quick Bid:

  • The Main toolbar - contains program functions
  • The Bids toolbar - contains functions related to bidding

Many Toolbar functions are repeated on the File, Edit, View, Tools, and Bid menus - each discussed in the articles that follow.

Main Toolbar

Quick Bid Main Toolbar holds buttons to create new objects, open databases, print, and basic editing

ButtonFunctionWhat it does/How it is used...Keystroke (Shortcut)
the multi-function button looks like a piece of paper with a dollar sign on itNewCreates a new Bid, Condition, markup, etc depending on current focus<Ctrl> + <N>
The open databases button is an open manila folderOpenAccesses the Open Databases dialog to manage databases<Ctrl> + <O>
the print button looks like a printerPrintPrints whatever currently has focus
the print preview button looks like a sheet of paper behind a magnifying glassPrint PreviewPreviews a print of whatever has focus
the cut button looks like scissorsCutRemoves selection to the clipboard<Ctrl> + <X>
the copy button looks like two sheets of paper, one on top of the otherCopyCopies selection to the clipboard<Ctrl> + <C>
the paste button looks like a sheet of paper in front of a clipboardPastePastes previously cut/copied selection from the clipboard to the current focus<Ctrl> + <V>
the duplicate button looks like two sheets of paper labeled one and twoDuplicateDuplicates the currently selected item, Bid, condition, etc.<Ctrl> + <D>
the delete button is a red xDeleteDeletes whatever currently has focus<Delete>

Bid Tool Bar

the Quick Bid Bid Toolbar holds buttons for various bid-related activites

ButtonFunction
Select Sections button looks like a white page with scribbles on it and a blue title barOpens a dialog where the estimator can specify the Active Sections for a Bid (see Selecting "Active" Bid Sections)
the cover sheet button is a yellow notebookOpens the Cover Sheet for the selected Bid (see Filling Out the Cover Sheet)
the Send button's icon is an envelope with a green arrow, it activates a drop downAllows the estimator to send a Bid package of the selected Bid to file or via e-mail (see Exporting, Sending, and Importing Bid Packages)
The reports button looks like several sheets of printouts stacked on each otherOpens the Bid Reports dialog (see Reports - Overview)
the Proposals button is a white sheet with a blue W on itOpens the Generate Proposals dialog (see Proposals and Quotations)
the Exports button looks like two spreadsheets connected by a green arrowOpens the Bid Exports dialog (see Bid, Labor, Material, and Accounting Exports

Note
Hover the mouse pointer over any Toolbar button to see a tool tip identifying the function.

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