[Note - this feature is only available in Pro subscription]
To create a new variation, you must first create a quote and then from your manage quote area, you can click on the small dropdown button on the quotes "View / Print" button and select "Convert to Variation".
Once you convert the quote to a variation, you will be taken to the "manage variations" area, from here you can mark as accepted, print and email as you can with the quote area.
The variations will carry across the same numbering and print options as you've set on the quote on which they're based off. So keep this in mind when creating your variations.
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To make changes to a variation, simply "convert to quote" make the changes needed and then convert it back to a variation. The reason for this is the quote system is the basis for the variations, think of it a two part system.
The variation print has it's own style, where the labels and naming reflect that it's a "variation". The print style is based on your chosen print stationary in business settings area.
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The main advantage to the variation system is that you can create extra charges / credits without having to go back and edit your initial quote / estimate.
The best practice would be to create your main estimate and convert this to a quote, this would then be set as your "contract price" (click for guide) after it's been marked as accepted and the client wishes to go ahead. MyConstruct will then use for logging bills against and generating your reports.
There's a full guide on setting your chosen quote as a contract price and logging bills against it here: 'Logging Bills against Orders for Job Reporting'.
After you have everything setup and running, the variation section will show in the job report as separate values from the main estimate.
This lets you maintain your initial estimate and price without having to alter the estimate with each change / request from the client.
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Then finally, the totals will be shown at the bottom.
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Check out 'Tracking and Reporting Job Profits and Loss' for more information on how to report on your Jobs cost in MyConstruct.
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