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If you are a user of QuickPlan apps or WBS for iPad app, you might be wondering how to transfer your data to CostX. You might also be worried about losing some of your information that you need to be included in the CostX or having to start from scratch.

Don't worry, because we have a solution for you: the import wizard and the drag feature!

Import via Wizard

The import wizard is a new feature that allows you to import data from QuickPlan projects and WBS files to a new CostX document. It is a simple and convenient way to copy your existing data to CostX efficiently.

When creating a new CostX document, if the wizard is enabled, you will find the menus to import from QuickPlan project and WBS files.

The import wizard will automatically detect the data from your QuickPlan project or WBS file and convert them to CostX format with some suitable settings. It will also preserve the structure, hierarchy, and relationships of your data if needed.

You can also adjust the options such as currency, units, rounding, and margins during the import process.

Convert by Drag

If you are using a Mac, you can also drag QuickPlan project file and WBS file into the welcome window to directly convert them to CostX documents. This is a faster and easier way to import your data without opening the import wizard.

The drag feature will also automatically detect the data from your QuickPlan project or WBS file and convert them to CostX format with some suitable settings. It will also preserve the structure, hierarchy, and relationships of your data if needed.

You can also adjust the options such as currency, units, rounding, and margins after the conversion process.

The import wizard and the drag feature are useful features that can help you save time and effort when switching from QuickPlan or WBS files to CostX. They can help you:

  • Import your data with just a few clicks or a simple drag
  • Preserve your data integrity and accuracy
  • Customize your options during or after the import process

We hope you enjoy using the import wizard and the drag feature and find them helpful for your cost estimation needs. Thank you for using CostX! 😊

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Export by Category

A New Way to Manage Your Data

Do you want to export only a part of your data instead of the whole document? Do you want to focus on specific categories of your spending or income, or share your data with others who are interested in the same categories? If you answered yes, then you will love our new feature: Export by Category!

Export by Category lets you export a subset of your data based on the categories you select. For example, if you want to export only your data related to food, entertainment, and travel, you can do so by choosing these categories from the export menu. This way, you can create a new CostX document that contains only the data you need.

To use this feature, just tap on the export button and choose the categories you want to include in the new document. You can select as many or as few categories as you want. The new document will be ready for you to download, share, or print.

Export by Category helps you manage your data more efficiently and effectively. It helps you:

  • Save time and space by exporting only the data you need
  • Focus on specific areas of your spending or income and analyze them in more detail
  • Share your data with others who are interested in the same categories
  • Create customized reports and presentations based on your selected categories

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Eine neue Möglichkeit, Ihre Daten zu verwalten

Möchten Sie nur einen Teil Ihrer Daten statt des gesamten Dokuments exportieren? Möchten Sie sich auf bestimmte Kategorien Ihrer Ausgaben oder Einnahmen konzentrieren oder Ihre Daten mit anderen teilen, die an denselben Kategorien interessiert sind? Wenn Sie ja gesagt haben, dann werden Sie unsere neue Funktion lieben: Export nach Kategorie!

Export nach Kategorie ermöglicht es Ihnen, eine Teilmenge Ihrer Daten basierend auf den Kategorien auszuwählen, die Sie auswählen. Wenn Sie zum Beispiel nur Ihre Daten zu Essen, Unterhaltung und Reisen exportieren möchten, können Sie dies tun, indem Sie diese Kategorien aus dem Exportmenü auswählen. So können Sie ein neues CostX-Dokument erstellen, das nur die Daten enthält, die Sie benötigen.

Um diese Funktion zu nutzen, tippen Sie einfach auf die Export-Schaltfläche und wählen Sie die Kategorien aus, die Sie in das neue Dokument aufnehmen möchten. Sie können so viele oder so wenige Kategorien auswählen, wie Sie möchten. Das neue Dokument wird für Sie zum Herunterladen, Teilen oder Drucken bereit sein.

Export nach Kategorie hilft Ihnen, Ihre Daten effizienter und effektiver zu verwalten. Es hilft Ihnen:

  • Zeit und Platz sparen, indem Sie nur die Daten exportieren, die Sie benötigen
  • Sich auf bestimmte Bereiche Ihrer Ausgaben oder Einnahmen konzentrieren und sie genauer analysieren
  • Ihre Daten mit anderen teilen, die an denselben Kategorien interessiert sind
  • Individuelle Berichte und Präsentationen basierend auf Ihren ausgewählten Kategorien erstellen

Wir hoffen, dass Ihnen Export nach Kategorie gefällt und dass es Ihnen bei Ihren persönlichen Finanzbedürfnissen hilft. Vielen Dank für die Nutzung von CostX! 😊

Une nouvelle façon de gérer vos données

Vous souhaitez exporter une partie de vos données au lieu du document entier ? Vous souhaitez vous concentrer sur des catégories spécifiques de vos dépenses ou de vos revenus, ou partager vos données avec d'autres personnes intéressées par les mêmes catégories ? Si vous avez répondu oui, alors vous allez adorer notre nouvelle fonctionnalité : Export par catégorie !

Export par catégorie vous permet d'exporter un sous-ensemble de vos données en fonction des catégories que vous sélectionnez. Par exemple, si vous souhaitez exporter uniquement vos données relatives à la nourriture, aux divertissements et aux voyages, vous pouvez le faire en choisissant ces catégories dans le menu d'exportation. Ainsi, vous pouvez créer un nouveau document CostX qui ne contient que les données dont vous avez besoin.

Pour utiliser cette fonctionnalité, il vous suffit d'appuyer sur le bouton d'exportation et de choisir les catégories que vous souhaitez inclure dans le nouveau document. Vous pouvez sélectionner autant ou aussi peu de catégories que vous le souhaitez. Le nouveau document sera prêt à être téléchargé, partagé ou imprimé.

Export par catégorie vous aide à gérer vos données plus efficacement et plus efficacement. Il vous aide à :

  • Gagner du temps et de l'espace en exportant uniquement les données dont vous avez besoin
  • Vous concentrer sur des domaines spécifiques de vos dépenses ou de vos revenus et les analyser plus en détail
  • Partager vos données avec d'autres personnes intéressées par les mêmes catégories
  • Créer des rapports et des présentations personnalisés en fonction de vos catégories sélectionnées

Een nieuwe manier om uw gegevens te beheren

Wilt u slechts een deel van uw gegevens exporteren in plaats van het hele document? Wilt u zich richten op specifieke categorieën van uw uitgaven of inkomsten, of uw gegevens delen met anderen die geïnteresseerd zijn in dezelfde categorieën? Als u ja hebt geantwoord, dan zult u onze nieuwe functie geweldig vinden: Exporteren per categorie!

Exporteren per categorie is een nieuwe functie waarmee u een subset van uw gegevens kunt exporteren op basis van de categorieën die u selecteert. Als u bijvoorbeeld alleen uw gegevens met betrekking tot eten, entertainment en reizen wilt exporteren, kunt u dit doen door deze categorieën te kiezen uit het exportmenu. Op deze manier kunt u een nieuw CostX-document maken dat alleen de gegevens bevat die u nodig hebt.

Om deze functie te gebruiken, tikt u gewoon op de exportknop en kiest u de categorieën die u wilt opnemen in het nieuwe document. U kunt zo veel of zo weinig categorieën selecteren als u wilt. Het nieuwe document zal klaar zijn om te downloaden, te delen of af te drukken.

Exporteren per categorie helpt u om uw gegevens efficiënter en effectiever te beheren. Het helpt u om:

  • Tijd en ruimte te besparen door alleen de gegevens te exporteren die u nodig hebt
  • U te richten op specifieke gebieden van uw uitgaven of inkomsten en deze in meer detail te analyseren
  • Uw gegevens te delen met anderen die geïnteresseerd zijn in dezelfde categorieën
  • Aangepaste rapporten en presentaties te maken op basis van uw geselecteerde categorieën

管理数据的新方法

您是否希望只导出部分数据而不是整个文档?您是否想要关注您的支出或收入的特定类别,或者与其他对相同类别感兴趣的人分享您的数据?如果您回答是,那么您一定会喜欢我们的新功能:按类别导出

按类别导出是一种新功能,它允许您根据您选择的类别导出您数据的子集。例如,如果您只想导出与食物、娱乐和旅行相关的数据,您可以通过从导出菜单中选择这些类别来实现。这样,您就可以创建一个只包含您需要的数据的新 CostX 文档。

要使用此功能,只需点击导出按钮并选择您想要包含在新文档中的类别。您可以选择任意多或少的类别。新文档将准备好供您下载、分享或打印。

按类别导出可以帮助您更高效、更有效地管理您的数据。它可以帮助您:

  • 通过只导出您需要的数据节省时间和空间
  • 关注您的支出或收入的特定领域,并更详细地分析它们
  • 与其他对相同类别感兴趣的人分享您的数据
  • 根据您选择的类别创建自定义报告和演示文稿

データを管理する新しい方法

全体のドキュメントではなく、データの一部だけをエクスポートしたいと思ったことはありませんか?支出や収入の特定のカテゴリに焦点を当てたり、同じカテゴリに興味がある他の人とデータを共有したりしたいと思ったことはありませんか?もしそうなら、私たちの新機能「カテゴリ別エクスポート」がお気に入りになるでしょう!

カテゴリ別エクスポートは、選択したカテゴリに基づいてデータのサブセットをエクスポートできる新機能です。例えば、食事、娯楽、旅行に関するデータだけをエクスポートしたい場合は、エクスポートメニューからこれらのカテゴリを選択できます。そうすれば、必要なデータだけが含まれた新しい CostX ドキュメントを作成できます。

この機能を使うには、エクスポートボタンをタップして、新しいドキュメントに含めたいカテゴリを選択するだけです。好きなだけ多くまたは少なくカテゴリを選択できます。新しいドキュメントはダウンロード、共有、印刷する準備ができます。

カテゴリ別エクスポートは、データを効率的かつ効果的に管理できる便利な機能です。次のようなメリットがあります。

  • 必要なデータだけをエクスポートすることで時間と空間を節約できる
  • 支出や収入の特定の領域に焦点を当てて詳しく分析できる
  • 同じカテゴリに興味がある他の人とデータを共有できる
  • 選択したカテゴリに基づいてカスタマイズされたレポートやプレゼンテーションを作成できる

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CostX is a great software for estimating construction projects. It lets you create and organize your data in nodes. Nodes are like pieces of information that you can use for your estimate. For example, you can have nodes for dimensions, quantities, rates, formulas, and more.

But sometimes, you might have a lot of nodes and you need to find something quickly. That's why CostX 2.2 has a new feature that makes searching nodes easier than ever.

How does it work?

On iOS devices

It's very simple. Just open a CostX document window and tap the "Search" menu. This will show you the search view in a sheet.

Document Window

Then, type what you are looking for in the search field. You can search by any word that is in your nodes. You can also choose which field to search in, such as name, description, or code.

Document Window

The search view will show you all the nodes that match your query. Just tap on any node and CostX will select it and show it to you in the document window.

On macOS devices

To show the search window easily on your Mac, you can press the "command" and "f" keys (⌘f).

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We are excited to announce the release of the latest version of the CostX app (Version 2.1). This update brings several enhancements and fixes to further improve your experience with our app. Let's dive into what's new!

Enhanced Document Settings

In response to user feedback and to make your workflow even smoother, we have enhanced the document settings feature. With the new version, you'll find improved options and controls to customize your documents according to your specific requirements.

Resolved CSV Exporting UI Issues

We understand that exporting data is an essential part of your work. In this release, we have focused on resolving minor CSV exporting UI issues to ensure a seamless experience when exporting your data.

How to Update

To take advantage of these new features and improvements, simply update your CostX app to Version 2.1. You can do this by visiting the app store on your device and checking for updates. If you have automatic updates enabled, your app will be updated automatically.

Enhancing

Thank you for choosing the CostX app. We appreciate your support and feedback as we strive to make your experience better with each update.

Stay tuned for more exciting features and improvements in the future!

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We are constantly working to improve CostX to provide you with the best user experience possible. With the release of CostX 2.0, we're excited to introduce our new document creation wizards.

Wizard

These wizards guide users through the process of selecting fields used in their Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), and Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) documents. With our easy-to-use wizards, creating new documents has never been easier.

Try out CostX 2.0 today and see how these new features can help you work more creatively and efficiently.

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We are excited to announce the latest release of CostX, version 1.3. Our team is always working hard to provide our users with the best experience possible, and this new version brings some exciting updates to our app.

CostX Improved Document Settings and ChatGPT-Assistant Bulk Node Creation

Improved Document Settings

With the improved document settings, customization of project documents is now even easier. Users can enjoy more control and flexibility when creating their project documents with this new feature.

ChatGPT-Assistant Bulk Node Creation

We are also proud to introduce the ChatGPT-Assistant bulk node creation feature. This feature leverages the power of AI language models to assist users in creating detailed project structures. By chatting with ChatGPT, users can propose content for the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), and Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) in construction projects.

To help you better understand this powerful feature, we have created a demo video that showcases its capabilities. In the demo, we show how users can chat with ChatGPT using pre-defined prompts based on user-created templates for the WBS. ChatGPT then outputs the WBS in plain text, which can be reviewed and modified if needed. Users can also ask ChatGPT to output more outlines to further refine the WBS. With this feature, users can create the entire WBS tree in bulk, saving time and effort.

To get started with the ChatGPT-Assistant bulk node creation feature, check out our user guides:

CostX

We hope you enjoy the new and improved features in CostX 1.3. Try them out today and let us know what you think!

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We're excited to announce the latest update to the CostX app! At CostX, we're committed to continuously improving our app and providing the best possible experience for our users. With version 1.2, we've made some great improvements to the document settings and fixed some minor bugs to make the app even better.

CostX

One of the main changes in this update is the redesign of the user interface for setting the visibility and title of cost fields in documents. We've listened to feedback from our users and made some important changes to make this process even easier and more intuitive. With the new interface, you can now set the visibility and title of cost fields with just a few clicks, saving you time and making it easier to get your documents looking just right.

Thank you for choosing CostX!

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We are excited to announce that CostX 1.0 has just gone live and is available for download. CostX is a universal app that streamlines your cost estimation process on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

CostX

As a business owner or project manager, accurately estimating project costs is essential to your success. And that’s where CostX comes in. CostX is a powerful cost estimating tool that lets you create detailed cost estimates quickly and efficiently, thanks to its user-friendly interface and advanced features.

CostX for macOS

CostX is an efficient and user-friendly application designed to help you organize and manage your projects. It offers a range of features that make it easy to create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and Product Breakdown Structures (PBS), among others.

CostX for iPhone

Intuitive and easy-to-use

CostX’s interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. With the graphical view, list view, columns view, and property editor, you can choose the view that best suits your needs. Adding, duplicating, folding, and indenting nodes is also convenient, so you can easily navigate and manage your project data.

Columns View

Maximize Your Productivity

One of the key features of CostX is its efficient drag-and-drop support. You can move and copy nodes within a document, merge costs within a document, and even copy nodes between documents. You can also copy and paste within a document and between multiple documents, including nodes and cells. You can also copy data from Apple Numbers and Microsoft Excel, allowing you can update the data in the CostX list view all at once.

CostX lets you work more efficiently, maximizing your productivity, so you can focus on other aspects of your business.

Columns View

Tailored to Your Business Needs

CostX offers more than fifty fields to choose from, including category, photo, simple and compound cost, text, date, percentage of completion, and more. You can also customize the fields to change their visibility in each view and in the property editor, as well as their display title, width, and order.

You can also customize the display style of the nodes in the graphical view and the columns view. If you want to save time, you can use any CostX document as a template and copy all document settings from another CostX document in one operation. With these customization options, CostX can meet your needs in creating WBS, CBS, PBS, and more.

Customizations

Real Trial Period

CostX offers a real trial period, so you can try it out before committing to a purchase. You can start the trial immediately after downloading it, without having to purchase a subscription first. During or after the trial, you can purchase a subscription as needed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, CostX is an indispensable tool for any business owner or project manager who wants to streamline their cost estimation process. With its user-friendly interface, efficient drag-and-drop support, customization options, and real trial period, CostX can help you create accurate and detailed cost estimates quickly and efficiently. Try CostX today and see the difference it can make for your business.

Diagram View

- App Store

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1645196187

- Website:

https://costx.mbl.app

- User Manual:

https://costd.mbl.app

- Preview Video

https://youtu.be/b1tyr2dBH4c

- Quick Start Video for macOS

https://youtu.be/rEFR6ld4o8I

- Quick Start Video for iOS

English: https://youtu.be/rEFR6ld4o8I

- Effortlessly Visualize Your WBS with CostX and ChatGPT

https://youtu.be/1paLeyBdkDM

- Contact Us

https://costx.mbl.app/contactus/

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Effortlessly Visualize Your Work Breakdown Structure with CostX and ChatGPT

Want to simplify your project management? Check out this demo video of CostX, the app that makes it easy to visualize your work breakdown structure. In this video, we show how you can use ChatGPT to effortlessly create a WBS for a home construction project, and then import it into CostX with just a few clicks. You'll also learn how to easily edit your data in MS Excel and perform mass updates in CostX using copy and paste. Watch now and discover how CostX can help you streamline your project management.

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CostX for iOS is available as a public beta

You can test it via the Apple TestFlight service. As always, our beta version has a good quality.

CostX

Install CostX for iOS via the Apple TestFlight Service.

(iOS 16.0 or higher required)

Quick Start Guide

Please watch the Quick Start Guide Video before getting started.

Quick Start Guide

CostX is

CostX is designed to facilitate the decomposition of projects and products into smaller and more manageable components, and automatically summarize them from branch to trunk. It is mainly used for Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Product Breakdown Structure (PBS).

CostX on the iOS

Powerful

Powerful maintenance features that let you construct components in a tree structure with list, chart, and columns views and in the inspectors.

List View

Chart View

Columns View

Efficient

Sophisticated drag/drop, copy/paste operations and the functions for interaction with other applications help you to work extremely efficiently.

Columns View

Drag and drop node

Drag and drop image

Drag and drop CostX file

Copy within CostX document windows

Copy text from other applications

Copy from MS Excel and Apple Number

Flexible

54 fields that you can select for your needs and change their display title and order. You can also customize the display style in the chart and columns views.

Columns View

Fields Visibility, Title and Order

Chart View Display

Columns View Display

Templates

CostX is NOT

CostX for iOS is not another version of our WBS app.

CostX is a new app designed for large scopes, with many more newly developed powerful features.

And our WBS for iPad app will continue to be available as a simple app focused on creating project WBS.

CostX's major focus is on WBS, CBS and PBS

Although you can use CostX for a broader range of applications, and you may find that in some cases CostX is better than some applications designed specifically for those scenarios, when used in a scenario that goes beyond the primary design goal, CostX is still CostX.

警告
  • CostX is not a project planning app.
  • CostX is not a todo app.
  • CostX is not a resource management app.