Calculation Valuation (Method)

At calculations

The valuation of a calculation (Details ► Assumptions view schema (combobox)) helps you define the level of detail in your calculation.

Samples of usage:

• Create Cost Estimate (Valuation: Estimate Costs ∼)
• Create Cost Calculation (Valuation: *Aggregate Costs Σ)

At calculation elements

Via the valuation of a calculation element (Details ► Calculation view schema (combobox)), you can choose calculation methods according to a distinctive property value of the calculation element, e.g. how the cost rate is to be calculated or how costs shall be allocated. Selecting a valuation only displays all relevant properties of the method to be entered.

Example applications: Valuations offer you various predefined calculation methods:

• you can link a should cost calculation at the assembly / at the part

  • Further Information ► Use a Calculation in a Calculation

• cost models at processes

  • Further Information ► Cost Models

• labor rate calculation at workers

  • Further Information ► Labor Cost Calculation

• machine cost rate calculation at machines

  • Further Information ► Machine Cost Rate Calculation