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Edit Task Estimating Rules

Task estimating rules displays in the list on the task estimating properties page.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the project and click Tasks.

   The list page appears.

2. Open the task and click Estimating.

   The estimating rule page appears.

3. Edit the following fields:

   Operator

   Displays the operator for the formula.

   Values: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponential, or modulus

   Value

   Defines the value for the estimating rule.

   Values:

   • Estimate for Another Task. Select the field to use the estimates from another task on this project.
   • Constant. Select the field and enter a number (integer or decimal) that serves as a fixed value for the estimating rule.
   • Project Attribute. Select the field from the list of numeric project attributes. You can use any numeric attribute in the estimating rule.

   Default: Estimate for Another Task

4. Click Add.

   The expression is evaluated and, if successful, the new rule appears in the Estimated Rule field. If unsuccessful, an error message displays in the field.

5. Click Finish and Save.