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+---
+tags:
+  - status/draft
+  - occupational
+  - type/guide
+title: Accubid Setup
+up: "[[pdi-estimating]]"
+---
+# Accubid Setup
+
+%%
+
+## TALK
+
+### Automation
+
+It is likely infeasible to automate LiveCount and [[accubid|Accubid]] project creation.
+However, a script could launch the apps with a procedure,
+setting the clipboard.
+
+%%
+
+## Sequence
+
+### Create Trimble Connect Project
+
+1. In [Trimble Connect](https://web.connect.trimble.com),
+  find the project "CONEST TEMPLATE",
+  open its context menu,
+  then click "Use as template for a new project".
+
+2. Ensure all checkboxes are checked,
+  then click `Next`.
+
+3. Name with format "{Project Name} - ConEst".
+
+Refresh the page and open the newly created project.
+
+### Upload Drawings to LiveCount
+
+```
+# Extract drawings to ".\Trimble Connect (Plans)"
+
+mv '*FIRE ALARM*.pdf' '.\Fire Alarm\'
+mv '*POWER PLAN*.pdf' '.\Power\'
+mv '*SITE*.pdf' '.\Site\'
+```
+
+Upload extracted drawings to LiveCount
+
+### Create Accubid Job
+
+> [!important]
+> The LiveCount project must be created **before** creating the Accubid job.
+
+* Create a new Accubid job -
+  Path: "\\EgnyteDrive\Shared\Trimble\Accubid\Bid\{Project Name} - ConEst.es16"
+
+### Link LiveCount to Trimble Connect
+
+Document Manager > ~~Select Existing~~
+
+### Add Drawings to Accubid Job
+
+* In the LiveCount window, find `Document Manager` > `Select Existing Project`.
+  Add all previously uploaded drawings.
+
+### Import LiveCount Styles
+
+Manage Styles > Import from template :LiDownload: > "ConEst"
+
+### Setup Breakdowns
+
+Replace the `Area`s with those created in [[pdi-conest-project-setup#Setup WBS]]
+
+> [!important]
+> Do not copy Systems from WBS Accubid Setup.
+
+#### Create Typicals
+
+##### Create Unit Typicals
+
+`Area` Typicals for each unit type with quantities by level.
+
+##### Create Helper Typicals
+
+1. "Building X All Stairwells All Levels"