Factors are used to apply additional costs to resources. Typical factors used are for wastage and small quantity uplifts as these have an effect on the cost of any resource.


To access the Factor Editor, go to Components Toolbar > Factors



You can add any factor to your job at any time.



To add a new Factor


From the Factor window, click on the New button. Valesco opens the Factors Details window.




Basic Factor dialogue


Summary Factor dialogue


To Edit a Factor

  • Enter the new Factor name in the Name field.
  • Check the Read Only check-box if you do not wish the Factor to be amended.
  • Add any additional notes on the Notes tab.
  • Click the mouse on OK to save the entry and close the Factor details window.


To delete a Factor

  • Highlight the required Factor from the list.
  • Click the mouse on the Delete button.
  • Confirm the deletion of the Factor when prompted.

Warning: You can only delete a Factor that has not been assigned to Resources. If a Factor that you wish to delete has been allocated to resources, you must assign another Factor to those resources before deleting.



Assigning Factors to Cost Types


To apply a factor to a specific Cost Type, open the Cost Type Editor, go to Components > Cost Types