Edit Cost in Unreferenced Lines and Service Lines, also Set New Cost for Service Lines - System Option

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Type- Can be Global, Assigned or User

As of version 17.1. This is no longer the best practice way to assign a special cost to rolls and items on a line.  Please see Special line costs for a better way.

This option is set by default to Yes displaying the cost on Service lines and unreferenced lines.  If this option is set to No the cost fields on these two types of lines will not be shown.

A.)  This could be allowed if the particular user is permitted to change the default installation rate that the crew gets paid. (Ex. The subcontractor is performing a job that normally is done by an “In-House” crew and a different rate for installation is negotiated).

B.)  Also, if a negotiated rate is made on a style of flooring (by a salesperson) with a supplier, then the cost can be adjusted after the selection has been made.  This way the A/P matches the cost of the goods when it arrives (rather than trying to figure out why the costs are different.  This could also be avoided if a note is attached to the line item regarding the change in costs.  This way the A/P personnel can see why the change occurred without having to ask them personally why it happened)