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BEFORE BEGINING: If you use either of LiveCount or LiveCount Pro programs, the new Classic Estimating 13 only workswith Livecount 5. This version is not backwards compatible with older versions ofeither programs. This requires you to upgrade both programs on allcomputers (Classic Estimating and LiveCount) at the same time.
Check out this 5 minute video on how to install Accubid Pro and Change Order Pro.
Installing TrimbleAccubid Classic 13
You can download the Classic 13 installer from the Trimble Accubid Clientportal at https://client.accubid.com with your username and password.
Once you log in, click on the Downloads link.
Step 1. Which version do I download?
For Accubid Estimating and ChangeOrder, the version does not matter. Most newer computers are setup to run on a 64-bit operatingsystem. An easy way to determine if your computer is running a 64-bit system is to click on the Windows Explorer folder icon and check if you have a foldercalled “Program Files (x86)” in your local 'C: Drive' If you do notsee that folder, you may be running on a 32-bit operating system.
Step 2. Save the file to your local drive.Please do not run/open from the website, as it is 1.14 GB in size.
Step 3. Run the installer by double clicking on thedownloaded file “Accubid_V13_Full_x86.exe” or “Accubid_V13_Full_x64.exe”
Click on ‘Run’
Step 4. Click on the respective link.
In this case trying to install Accubid Pro, the first optionwas selected, “Trimble Accubid Classic Estimating & ChangeOrder”.
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Step 5. Review the information on this screen andthen click Next.
Step 6. Read the agreement. Click the I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next.
The Custom Setup screen allows you to select the Trimble Accubid Classic module you wish to install. Please click on the red X next to the module you are licensed to use (for example Accubid Pro), and you should see the following screen
Select “This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on the local hard drive”. You may also select other modules (for example Change Order or Change Order Pro) if you are licensed to use it. Then click Next.
You may also want to install ChangeOrder Pro if you have the Licenses.
Select a Country. If Canada, also select Measurement.
If you have a previous version of Accubid installed, you may choose to convert the jobs once the installation is complete.
In the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install to begin installation.
At this point, you may click finish, or proceed to converting your jobs.
Step 8. Converting oldestimates or ChangeOrder Projects
(Skip this step if the convert boxes were not enabled during the installation)
The next screen displays your existing job folder orChangeOrder job folder and its version. You can change the version by clickingon the pull down arrow. This utility can also be accessed by clicking on Start> All Programs > Trimble > Classic 13 > Utilities > EsitmatingJob converter or ChangeOrder Job converter
If you share a common folder for the estimates then thiswill only need to be done once. If each estimator has their own locationthat they save the files then it will need to be done per person. Beforespecifying a folder to convert you will want to select ‘Estimating 12’ (or theversion you’re on) as the version you are coming from.
Step 9. Upgrading yourexisting license
Prior to completing the install and if you have an AccubidUSB security device (dongle) attached to your computer, you will see thefollowing screen appear. As long as you have access to the internet, ourlicensing software will auto update your existing license to the latest v13. Once completed you should be able to launch your licensed program fromthe following location (Start > All Programs > Trimble > Classic 13)
If your database resides in ashared drive on your network server and is shared with other estimators, pleaseensure you change your database permission to “Multiple-user database mode(read-only access)” Accubid > Settings >Options > Database tab
Close Accubid and ChangeOrder and restart the program.