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Can I access my turbobid from another computer ? Like for instance I live in Pa. and work out of Baltimore. sometimes I need access right away.

You can have TurboBid on separate computers. You can either transfer the database back and forth between the two or you can install the database on a shared drive where the multiple computers would us...

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Does TurboBid work with Vista and how much space is required?

TurboBid does work with Vista and 252 MB of space is required.

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How do I use Trade Service to update material prices in TurboBid?

Trade Service is a subscription service that allows you to easily add material to TurboBid's database as well as update TurboBid's material pricing. Our interface does include the ability to update th...

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Last updated on: 08/08/2010

I am currently quoting a job for 13 unit condo building. Nine of the units are exactly the same and four are different. Is there a way to just estimate one unit and multiply it nine times so I don’t have to load the same info?

The combined total bid price feature was designed exacly for what you need. The link for the Combined Bid Price worksheet is on the Bid Price > Select Overhead, Profit and Material tab. You can select...

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Last updated on: 08/08/2010

I am my only employee. Do I include my costs in the overhead section or in the manpower classification burden?

You need to account for your cost as either a direct cost (Manpower Classification working on the job) or as an office worker. If you are working in the field, account for it in the manpower classific...

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I am receiving an error when I open TurboBid

TurboBid is a Microsoft .net application. If you do not have the correct version of .net installed, you will receive an error. Please click on the following link to install Microsoft .net: http://...

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I am the office manager of a small electric company. I have no electrical experience. Do I need it to use this software?

If you will doing the estimating, you'll need to know how to determine the home runs, and if you are going to bid per code, you'll need to know the code requirements. You can always have someone redli...

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Last updated on: 05/01/2009

I was wondering if Turbo Bid is compatible with Mac OS, or just PC? If not, will you have anything available in the near future for Mac users?

TurboBid is a Windows based application but it can be used on a Mac with a program such as VMWare’s Fusion. Fusion allows you to run any Windows based programs on a MAC. We have a lot of customers tha...

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If I build assemblies that I use on the trial version can I keep them when I pay for it? I don't want to put a bunch of work into something that will just be lost.

You will be able to keep everything that you do during the trial period. When you purchase TurboBid, you’ll receive a license key that you’ll enter to remove the trial restrictions. You will still be...

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Last updated on: 08/08/2010

If I were to add users to this program, would they be able to share / view the same database from a server location and make changes to jobs that would be available to all users?

TurboBid can be networked. You can install the database on a server where multiple work stations can access it at the same time. However, only one work station can access the same project at the same...

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Last updated on: 05/01/2009