Micromanager provides several different power methods of project estimation as well as numerous optional features to allow for maximum flexibility and control when creating an estimate.

The two primary estimation types are:

Cost Based Estimating
Micromanager calculates material and labor and allows numerous other pricing factors to be included in the estimate. The materials are calculated by calculating material quantity requirements and applying the price values for the material based on Material Class setup information. The labor is calculated based on the default factory layout and activity path setup. Each part and product is routed through the production process based on its activity path and labor prices are applied according to labor price values set at the Activity Station level.

Library Product Based Estimating
Pricing is based on a preset price per product in a user created library. This price is entered per style group per product. Additional pricing factors can be added to the library and added to products in an estimate. Prices for finished ends, installation, and shipping can also be assigned at the product level in the library.

Projects can be created either in Microvellum Toolbox and then imported into Micromanager or can be created directly in MicroManager using a your imported Microvellum Toolbox Library.