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How to Print a Parts List for Job Assembly

💡 Purpose:

This guide explains the step-by-step process to print the parts list used to assemble materials for a specific job. It covers how to navigate the system, update the parts list, and ensure proper formatting before printing.

✔️ Procedure:

  1. Open the Job:
    • If you don’t have a job open, go to the corner, select File, and click on Open to bring up the desired job.
    • If the job is already open, ensure it is active by checking for asterisks on the tabs (as noted by Renee).
    Opening Job
  2. Search for the Job:
    • Navigate to the Dashboard and type in the job name, such as "burgo". Click on the job once it appears in the search results.
    Searching for Job
  3. Access the Documents Tab:
    • Once in the job, click on the Documents tab located at the top.
    • Next, click on the document icon (next to the eyeglasses) to prepare for printing the parts list.
    Documents Tab
  4. Review the Contract:
    • Confirm the contents of the contract, which includes rooms like the pantry, mudroom 2, and others.
    • Decide which rooms to keep or remove from the parts list (e.g., you may want to remove mudroom 2).
    Reviewing Contract
  5. Update the Parts List:
    • Click on the Parts List tab in the upper right corner.
    • Deselect the rooms you do not want in the list, ensuring only the necessary rooms remain.
    Updating Parts List
  6. Export the Parts List:
    • Click on Export Parts List and navigate to the Burgo Chatham folder to save it.
    • Name the parts list file appropriately (e.g., "test") and click Save.
    Exporting Parts List
  7. Run the Macro:
    • Ensure the macro is installed on the laptop. Press Ctrl + Q to run the macro that formats the parts list.
    • At the top of the document, type "BURGO" in capital letters.
    Running Macro
  8. Add Job Notes:
    • Copy any necessary notes from the job tab and paste them into the parts list document.
    • Make sure to adjust the page layout to Portrait and set the margins to Narrow.
    Adding Job Notes
  9. Adjust Formatting:
    • Move the columns as needed to ensure all descriptions are visible and clearly formatted.
    • Change the scaling settings to adjust the size of the parts list for printing.
    Formatting for Print
  10. Save the Parts List:
    • Save the parts list document as an Excel file to the same folder.
    Saving Parts List
  11. Print the Document:
    • Go to File, then Print, and select the appropriate printer on the network.
    • After printing, place the parts list in the designated folder.
    Printing Document
  12. Final Review:
    • Confirm that all pages are printed (typically three pages) and complete.
    Final Review

📎 Additional Resources:

  • Refer to your internal documentation for specifics on using macros and formatting Excel spreadsheets.
  • Check with the design team for any discrepancies in room configurations.