To use the Global Material Multiplier Editor

This allows you to simultaneously edit the material multiplier for all parts in the category selected from the Category List of the Parts Tool.

The material multiplier variable gives you the flexibility to define markups in such a way that they are hidden in the itemized table format accessible in the Project Manager when using the View Table button. If your company will likely be presenting customers with the itemized breakdown of project cost information then you may want to define markups this way. For example, a markup of 50% may be accomplished by using a material multiplier of 1.5. You may then also use the HLR Editor to define marked-up hourly labor rates.

Other companies may want the itemized table format to reflect what they expect to be actual costs for production or internal reference. In this case the material multipliers should remain at 1.0, and the project markup can be assigned within the Project Manager. This will adjust the project cost to the desired amount for display in the proposals.

1. Select from the Category List the part category for which you want to change all of the material multipliers. If you want to change the material multiplier for all of the parts in the library, select "All Categories."
2. Type the desired material multiplier into the field.
3. Click the Change button.
4. The program will prompt you with the question "Are you sure you want to change the material multiplier for all displayed parts?" Click Yes.