Create a Supplement

Use the Lines tab to create a supplement for an estimate stored in RepairCenter: access the estimate in RepairCenter, edit it in your estimating program, and then import it back into RepairCenter.

The steps for creating a supplement depend on which estimating program the estimate was written in (Mitchell Estimating or a third-party program).

Use the Lines tab to create a supplement for an estimate stored in RepairCenter: access the estimate in RepairCenter, edit it in Mitchell Estimating, and then import it back into RepairCenter.

How to

  1. In the open opportunity, click the Estimate tab. The Estimate tab opens to the Lines tab, which displays the estimate lines.

  2. Click Modify Estimate.
  3. On the Estimate in Progress window, click Open Mitchell Estimating on to log on to Mitchell Estimating (or click UltraMate on the taskbar if you're already logged on).
  4. On the Estimates tab, double-click the estimate. The estimate opens to the Repair tab, where you can add, modify, and delete repair lines.
  5. Ensure that the proper estimate profile is selected.
  6. When you finish editing the estimate, click Calculate .
  7. Click Save .
  8. Review Compliance Utility results, and then revise the estimate to comply.
  9. On the File menu, click Commit & Close.
  10. Switch to RepairCenter.
  11. In the open opportunity, on the Estimate tab, click Import Estimate. A success message appears.
  1. In your estimating program, edit the estimate.
  2. When you finish editing the estimate, commit (lock) it.
  3. Print the estimate to the RC Print Image Writer to create a .pdf file.

    Note: You can attach the .pdf file to the opportunity when you send the supplement.

  4. Switch to RepairCenter.
  5. On the toolbar, click Jobs, then click List View.
  6. On List View tab, click Refresh . The new amount appears in the Total column.
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