Variation Reports

Open an estimate.
Click Print in the top right corner. The Estimate Reports dialog box will appear.
Under Estimate Reports, select Print Options.
Select Variation in the Report drop down menu.
Select View. The checkpoint item is listed first and the estimated item second.
For each line item comparison, you will see:
1. a ‘+’ to show that the checkpoint item is more expensive, or a ‘–‘ to show that the checkpoint item is less expensive.
2. The price difference.
3. The unit price difference, whether it be material, supplies, equipment, retail labor, or market conditions.