The cost compare feature helps you to compare the existing cost data in Smart Build Insight with the cost data you retrieve from an external cost system such as Smart Build Controls and EcoSys.
You can review the cost items and the corresponding properties by comparing the newly retrieved cost data in the Staging area and with the existing data in the Current workspace, and then decide which cost data to retain.
To compare the cost data:
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In Cost Management , click Cost compare on the top right corner.
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Review and compare the cost data with the help of View options which are color coded.
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Click Approve or Reject and confirm your action.
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If you want to compare later and close the staging area, click Close.
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You can filter and find the cost data in staging area to compare them.
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You can compare properties of cost data in staging area before approving or rejecting the staging cost data.