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.
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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.
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Option to modify pricing directly.
3. Cleaning Up Unused Items 0:27
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Select and remove items not in use.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Importance of flexibility in model adjustments.