Area-Based assemblies are designed for installations where materials are calculated based on the coverage area needed.

1. When to Use Area-Based Assemblies:

   • Surface-covering installations (flooring, drywall, painting, ceiling treatments)

   • Wiring or conduit runs where length is the primary measurement

   • Any installation where the quantity of materials depends on area dimensions

2. Creating an Area-Based Assembly:

   • Go to the "Assemblies" section and click "+ Add Assembly"

   • Enter a name and description

   • For "Assembly Unit Type," select "By Area"

   • Add materials with appropriate quantities and coverage rates

   • Click "Create" to save the assembly
     
     

     

     
     
     

3. Setting Coverage Rates:

   • For each material in an area-based assembly, you can set a coverage rate

   • The coverage rate indicates how much area one unit of the material can cover

   • For example, if one can of paint covers 400 sqft, enter "400" as the coverage rate

   • The system will automatically calculate how many units are needed based on the total area

4. Using Area-Based Assemblies in Estimates:

   • When adding to an estimate, enter the total area to be covered

   • The system calculates required quantities based on coverage rates

   • For example, if you enter 1200 sqft and your paint has a 400 sqft coverage rate, the system will calculate 3 cans of paint