Creating subitems

You can use subitems to do more in-depth job cost analysis. To set up a subitem, you must first create or select an item and then create its subitems. For example, using CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) divisions to track Demo and Excavation costs as items, you could set up an Item 02 Site Work. Then you can set up subitems called 02.10 Demo and 02.11 Excavation.

To create a subitem

1. If it doesn't already exist, create the parent item (that is, the item that will have subitems).

2. From the Lists menu, choose Item List .

3. From the Item menu button, choose New.

4. Select the "Subitem of" checkbox and specify the parent item's name.

5. Make sure to select the "This service is performed by a subcontractor, owner, or partner" checkbox.

6. Fill in other fields the same as you would for an item, and click OK.

Related topics

• Creating items for job phases

• Creating items for an inventory-based business

• Creating a group of items