What’s New In Sage Estimating SQL Version 19.11

Sage Estimating SQL Version 19.11 had released since August 1, 2019. This version includes significant improvements and here are seven highlights.

1. Database Editor improvements
   • It’s now easier than ever to select, hide, and move single and multiple columns.
   • Copy and paste between Excel and the Database Editor more efficiently
   • Drag-and-drop functionality for phases and items
2. New “shell” databases to speed up new database creation that include standard CSI phase codes, but no items:
   • Shell Commercial General contracting. This database includes only phases commonly used by commercial general contractors.
   • Shell CSI 1995. This database uses the 16 divisions from the old MasterFormat 1995 Specification.
   • Shell CSI 2011. This database uses the 50 divisions from the MasterFormat 2011 Specification.
3. The ability to copy standard or cost databases in the Estimating Management Console
4. The ability to update the address book with changes from Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
5. Default sequence management which allows you to create and manage a list of standard spreadsheet sequences for each standard database
6. The ability to sort columns within each overline in the current spreadsheet sequence in ascending or descending order, enabling you to display information in even more meaningful ways
7. Improvements to estimate notes such as multiple note tabs with new ribbon bar short-cut

Thre are many other enhancements and several software fixes. For detailed information about all the new features and fixes in this release, please refer to the release notes.