AroFlo's bulk data import feature speeds up the process of making detailed quotes, as it can create takeoff sheets automatically if your source data contains takeoff sheet or project stage names.

Import stages and line items

If your spreadsheet includes a column with project stages, you can import each stage as a takeoff sheet. You can also import the line items within those stages.

1. Start by creating a Detailed Quote and go to the Quote Worksheet.
2. Click Bulk Import.   
   
3. Follow the Bulk Data Import instructions. When mapping columns, select TakeOff Sheet Name for the column that has your project stages, followed by any other required columns.
   

   Learn about each field here

   Tip: See our Bulk Import Detailed Quote Template for examples.

    

   Field	Definitions
   BOM Level	Defines "building" an assembly using the following switches. Entering 1 into this field defines the header of an assembly, while entering 2 into this field defines each item within that assembly. Regular line items can be left blank.
   Markup Percentage	The markup percentage for the line item.
   Markup Percentage (Inline Labor)	This value is used when setting individual labor rates on a material line item. This is the labor markup on the line item. It's found behind the icon (beside the Hrs heading) on the Quote Worksheet.
   Quantity	Quantity of items
   Unit Labour	This is the UR (Unit Rate). A way of charging for labor on a material item. This could be the time taken to install each material item. Measured in hours.
   Is Approved	A checkbox for an optional item that has been approved (i.e. ticked).
   Is Optional	A checkbox that can be used to indicate that the line item is optional. Optional items are not included in the Quote Total until they are selected (i.e. the checkbox is ticked).   See Quote Option Groups for more information on making quote line items optional. Import values This column can have the value '1' if the item is optional, If any other value is imported, the item is not optional and will be included in the total.
   Line Item Name	The primary identifier of the item, e.g. the item name.
   Part No	Preferred supplier's part number, or assign your own
   TakeOff Sheet Name	The name of the TakeOff sheet. What is a Takeoff Sheet? A 'Takeoff Sheet' is used to breakdown a large job into specific part(s) or phases. For example, takeoff sheets could be the levels of a building (Basement, Level 1, Level 2) or the phases of a renovation such as foundations, external, internal, etc. When a detailed quote is converted to a project, the takeoff sheets are used to created the stages within the project.
   Tax Code	Enter the default values of GST or FRE, or from any additional tax codes that have been set up for your business.
   Tracking Centre	The Tracking Centre of the line item
   Tracking Centre (Inline Labor)	This value is used when setting individual labor rates on a material line item. This is the tracking center for that labor found behind the icon (beside the Hrs heading) on the Quote Worksheet.
   Type (material or labor)	Type of item (Material or Labour) Import values This column can have the values mat, material, lab, labor, or labour. If the field contains any other value (including blank), the type will import as mat (material)
   Unit of Measure	Where UOM is used, specifies the quantity of measure to include in the line item.
   Unit Cost	The item cost (also listed as 'Value'). Line item cost (blank = $0.00)
   Unit Cost (Inline Labor)	This value is used when setting individual labor rates on a material line item. This is the hourly cost (also listed as 'Value') found behind the icon (beside the Hrs heading) on the Quote Worksheet.
   Unit Sell	The line item sell value (blank = $0.00) If values are entered in the Cost and Markup fields, then the Sell column will be ignored.

    

    

   Learn about how pricing works for imports

   AroFlo will calculate the pricing information in your import template in a variety of ways.

   First, if Cost, Markup and Sell are entered then AroFlo will validate these numbers for you. Other calculations depend on what data is present:

   - If only sell is provided, cost and markup will be set to 0.

   - If only cost and markup is provided, AroFlo will calculate sell for you.

   - If only sell and markup is provided, AroFlo will backwards calculate cost for you.

   - If only cost and sell is provided, AroFlo will calculate markup for you.

   For calculations to work properly on your line items you must make sure the information required is present during import. For instance, if a markup is provided
   then AroFlo won't be able to do anything with this to calculate a sell price without a cost to compare it to.

    

    

Your stages will import as takeoff sheets. Line items will be imported within the takeoff sheet.

Import line items only

If your data only includes line items, you can create your stages manually (as takeoff sheets) and then import line items.

1. Click Add Takeoff Sheet and name it. Repeat for any additional Takeoff Sheets.
2. Save the Quote.
3. Click the folder icon to expand a Takeoff Sheet which will have line items imported.
4. Click Bulk Import.
   
5. Follow the Bulk Data Import instructions.
6. Repeat from step 3 to import line items for other Takeoff sheets.