Metric Tutorials - Autodesk

NOTE The cost value represents a random value chosen for demonstration purposes only. Also notice
that the Total Cost parameter does not have a unit value assigned.
9 Under Joist B2, enter 1.5 for Cost, and press ENTER.
10 Right-click the open area next to the schedule, and click View Properties.
11 In the Element Properties dialog, under Formatting, click Edit for Value.
12 In the Schedule Properties dialog, do the following:
■ Click the Formatting tab.
■ Under Fields, select Total Cost.
■ Under Field Formatting, select Calculate totals.
■ Click OK.
13 In the Element Properties dialog, click OK.
The schedule now includes the sum for Total Cost.
Format total cost to include currency value
14 Right-click the open area next to the schedule, and click View Properties.
15 In the Element Properties dialog, under Formatting, click Edit for Value.
16 In the Schedule Properties dialog, do the following:
■ Click the Formatting tab.
■ Under Fields, select Total Cost.
■ Under Field formatting, click Field Format.
■ In the Format dialog, clear Use default settings.
■ Under Units, select Currency.
■ Under Rounding, select 2 Decimal Places.
■ Under Unit Symbol, select $.
■ Click OK.
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