Introduction

The proposal structure is a hierarchical structure of modules and stations within the proposal. You start with the root of the proposal, which does not yet contain any modules/stations. From here, you can start breaking the proposal down into smaller parts using modules, stations, and substations (modules, stations, and substations are the default names of the components, but these can be renamed if different names are preferred). 

This is used to design the structure and track the cost of the proposal through parts, labour, subcontracts, and any additional expenses required to complete the project. This information is then collated and used to generate the financial breakdown of the entire proposal, which can be seen in the top right-hand corner of the proposal page.

Each station represents a section of the project. You can generate the parts, labour, and subcontracts needed to complete work at each station inside.

Modules are used to group stations. You can create stations in each module to fill in the abovementioned details.

You can also generate details for the module level for labour, sub-contracts, and expenses.

At the root of the proposal, you can also add processes, sub-contracts, and expenses.

Modules & Stations

The image below shows modules and stations on the [Modules] tab.

Add Modules and Stations

You can create a module or station from the [Modules] tab by clicking on either the [+Module] or [+Station] button. 

When you do so, the following form is displayed. The image below shows the "Add Module" form; the "Add Station" form is identical.

Once you fill out the form and click [Add], the module/station will be created. Below are the descriptions of the fields on the form.

Edit Modules and Stations

Once you create a module or station, a widget on the screen represents it. This widget allows you to edit the module or station. Below, we will go through the options available.

Quantity

This allows you to edit the quantity of the module/station. If there are multiple identical modules/stations in the proposal, you should increment the quantity instead of creating a separate duplicate.

This can be done either when it's added or by using this widget. Click the plus or minus buttons. This causes all costs to be multiplied by the quantity field.

Re-ordering

Clicking and holding down the left mouse button on this icon allows you to drag and drop a module or station to change the order in which they appear on the proposal.

Add and Remove Image

This circle is a space on the widget allocated for the module/station image. Clicking the "+" button lets you add an image to the module or station. 

If an image already exists, you can click on it to view a larger version. 

Click the "X" button next to the "+" to remove the image.

Editing

This button allows you to edit the details of the module or station. A form will open with the same fields as when adding.

Copy

This button will create a complete copy of the module or station and add it to the same level as the copied item. The only value that isn't copied is the Quantity, which is always set to 1.

Move (Station only)

This button brings up a window that allows you to move the station either to a different module or to the root of the proposal.

Copy and Move (Station only)

This button brings up a window that allows you to create a copy of the station and select the location to which the copied module/station should be added.

Delete

This button will permanently delete the module or station, including all the details. If a module is deleted, all stations within it will also be deleted.

Cost breakdown

At the bottom of each widget, you will see this line of financial information.

This represents the total external cost, total internal cost, and profit margin. The figure in parentheses is the cost for the module/station multiplied by its quantity. 

A detailed breakdown is displayed if you click the arrow on the right.

Module and Station Detail

If you click on a module/station, it will open to show the detail within. The first thing displayed is the detail of the module/station described in the table below.

Station Parts

This grid contains all the parts that are required to assemble the station. 

Proposal Processes

This grid contains all labour performed on the proposal, module, or station level.

Sub Contracts

Expenses