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Welcome to EstiMate 2011!
To install on a single computer you will need to perform the following steps.
1. Download and run the EstiMate 2011 installer.
The download link for the EstiMate 2011 installer is:
EstiMate 2011 Installer (eSetup.exe)
Run the installer and click next through the wizard to install EstiMate 2011 on your computer.
2. When you run EstiMate 2011, you will be walked through the registration process.
During registration, fill out the fields carefully - this is how your copy of EstiMate will be licensed, and how your company information will print on your quotes.
3. EstiMate will prompt you to create your default database.
Click OK to set up your database. EstiMate will create a database with all the basic materials and info to get you started.
4. EstiMate's Welcome Wizard will appear, prompting you to set up some default values.
Do not skip this! There are only 2 pages and they are important.
5. Enter your hourly rates.
Your hourly rates are a very important part of how EstiMate determines proper pricing for your shop. If you want to take a little more time to set them up, you can click the "Hourly Rate Wizard" link to set your hourly rates properly. This is highly recommended.
6. Enter Your Sales Taxes
If you do not charge sales tax, you can click Finish now. Otherwise enter all the sales taxes you charge locally and then hit "Finish."
Now you are ready to begin using EstiMate 2011.
Enjoy the new release!