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# Cost and Weight Data

## Layer Cost Data (Layer$)

Unit weight and unit costs may be associated to a particular Layer in your model. All Objects on that Layer will use the assigned unit weights and costs in their particular quantity calculations.

## Material Cost Data (Material$)

Costs per unit area may also be associated with a particular Material in your model. This feature is best used to calculate costs for surface finishes such as:

- Paint
- Flooring
- Tile
- Coatings

An object can have cost input from both Layers and Materials at the same time.

## Instant Cost Estimates

Once cost and weight data has been assigned, getting a cost and weight estimate is simply a matter of selecting the Objects that you are interested in.

## Checking the Cost Calculation

If you select a single Object, you can view the cost calculation and see if everything looks good.

## Assigning a Cost to an Object

If you select a single Object, you can assign a cost to it directly and over-ride the calculated cost.

1. Select an Object
2. Input a Cost
3. Click the checkmark to apply.

## Removing the Assigned cost

Select the object again to check the cost that as been assigned.

To remove the assigned cost, click the X.

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