Entering Changes Into a Materials List


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Last Modified: March 31, 2025

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QUESTION

How can I enter changes into certain cells, or fields, within a Materials List I created?


ANSWER

You can make changes by double-clicking on a cell that contains a term or value you would like to modify.


To edit cells within a Materials List

  1. If you haven't already created a Materials List, select Tools> Materials List> Calculate From All Floors from the menu to generate a Materials List for your entire plan.

    Note: There are additional tools to create materials lists of more specific areas of your plan. If you want to learn more, see Video # 2293: Materials Lists.

  2. Double-click within a cell in the Materials List, then type in it to make changes.

    Editing a cell in a Materials List


  3. Repeat the process for any other cells that you would like to modify, then consider printing, exporting, or saving the Materials List. To learn more, please see the Related Articles section below.