Create estimate (class form)
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Project management and accounting > Periodic > Estimates > Create estimates.
Use this form to create an estimate that has a specified estimate date. The estimate includes all transactions that occur on or before the estimate date and which have not been included in any previous estimate. This applies to hour, expense, item, and on-account transactions only.
Tasks that use this form
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Tabs
Tab |
Description |
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General |
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Batch |
Buttons
Button |
Description |
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Select |
Open a query and select the data to be included. View the data selections in the select query. |
Recurrence |
Change the starting time and starting date of the batch job or set up a recurring batch job. |
Alerts |
Modify or set up alerts for the batch job. |
Fields
Field |
Description |
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Period code |
Select the period type that you want to assign to the estimate. |
Estimate date |
Select the appropriate estimate date. |
Continuous |
Select the check box to create continuous estimate periods. |
Cost to complete method |
Select the cost to complete method. |
Completion method |
Select the completion method. |
Beginning balance |
Select the check box if you want to create a beginning balance estimate. |
Forecast model |
Select the forecast model that you want to use. |
Copy from model |
Select the forecast model to copy from. |
Print estimate list |
Select the type of estimate list to print. |
Show Infolog |
Select the check box if you want to display the infolog. |
Note
When you create multiple estimates, the final date for the most recently created estimate must be later than the date entered in the estimate that you created previously.
See also
Attach a project to an estimate
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