Elements

Elements represent individual people, items, or components needed to complete the work in a Breakdown Sheet.

Edit an Element

1. Select the Element and click on the three dots on the right of that element.

   

2. A dropdown menu will appear with different options: copy, cut, paste, remove from sheet, edit element, and quantity.

   

The quantity field allows you to add the amount needed for that element. For example, in the Background Actors category, if you need 35 passenger train, enter 35 in the Qty field.

Element Window

When selecting the edit option or double-clicking on an element, the window with all of its properties opens.

Quick Add Elements

Go to Quick Add Elements for more.

Search Elements

1. Clicking on the search icon (magnifying glass) will show all the search options.

2. Fill in the required options: Find, Containing, and Replace With, if needed.

   

On the right side, you will find the number of sheets containing that element. You can navigate through the sheets containing the element by clicking on the left or right arrows.

Copy an Element

To copy Elements to another Breakdown Sheet:

1. Click to select one or more Elements in their current Category.
2. Press CTRL + C on Windows or CMD + C on macOS. Or right-click on a selected Element and select Copy.
3. Navigate to the Breakdown Sheet where you want to add the Element(s).
4. Press CTRL + V on Windows or CMD + V on macOS to paste.

Move an Element

To move Elements to another Breakdown Sheet:

1. Click to select one or more Elements in their current Category.
2. Right-click on a selected Element and select Cut.
3. Navigate to the target Breakdown Sheet.
4. Press CTRL + V on Windows or CMD + V on macOS to paste.

Remove an Element

To remove an Element from a Breakdown Sheet:

1. Select the Element and click on the three dots on the right.
2. Select Remove from sheet.