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Understanding Cladding Category Setup in ShedMate

Understand how the master template quantifies iron cladding for B.O.M and quoting purposes

Setting Up Claddings in ShedMate


1. Introduction to Claddings 0:00

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  • Overview of the session's focus on claddings.

  • Importance of item-by-item discussion for setup.


2. Accessing the Pricing Database 0:10

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  • Navigate to the claddings section in the pricing database.

  • Option to modify pricing directly.


3. Cleaning Up Unused Items 0:27

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  • Select and remove items not in use.

  • Change Shedmate names for better identification (e.g., add supplier names).


4. Checking Calculations 0:38

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  • Verify calculations automatically generated by ShedMate.

  • Preference for checking calculations directly rather than through pricing calculations.


5. Specific Cladding Selection 0:49

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  • Example of selecting TrimDeck iron cladding with specific requirements (e.g., no zinc).

  • Importance of specificity in selections.


6. Importance of 3D Designer Selection 1:13

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  • ShedMate quantifies items based on 3D designer selections.

  • Changing cladding types will affect SM quoting values.


7. Reporting Missing Items 1:30

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  • Contact support for any missing cladding types not included in the Shed designer.

  • Notify if there are items not to be used by the team.


8. Defining Shed Company Rules 1:54

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  • Fill out a form provided by ShedMate to define company rules.

  • Options can be unticked to streamline selections for your business.


9. Similar Logic for Other Items 2:10

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  • Logic for quantifying items is similar across different categories.

  • Example of checking for zinc in cladding.


10. Saving and Testing Selections 2:33

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  • Save selections (e.g., K-Panel) and refresh the pricing database.

  • Search for specific cladding types to ensure correct quantification.


11. Flexibility in Model Testing 3:26

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  • Test different cladding profiles to ensure the system works for your needs.

  • Importance of flexibility in model adjustments.