How to Create Interactive Assemblies

How to Use Yes/No Questions in Quantify Assemblies | Power User Tips Learn how to create interactive assemblies in PataBid Quantify using If formulas and yes/no questions. This advanced feature lets you build dynamic assemblies that adapt based on user input—perfect for scenarios like including ground wires, sprinkler heads, end-of-run elbows, or any conditional components. In this tutorial, you'll learn: ✅ How to add yes/no questions to your assemblies ✅ How to use IF formulas to control quantity based on user responses ✅ How to create variables that drive interactive prompts ✅ How to keep helper items hidden from your estimates ✅ Real-world use cases for electrical and fire sprinkler contractors Key Timestamps: 0:07 - Introduction to yes/no questions in assemblies 0:37 - Finding the yes/no item in the database 0:59 - Adding variables to your assembly 1:41 - Linking yes/no items to your questions 2:42 - Using IF formulas to control quantities 3:13 - Critical formatting: using quotation marks correctly 3:52 - Testing your interactive assembly Pro Tip: You can extend this technique by creating specialty items with multiple text options (surface mount, recessed, exposed, etc.) to build highly interactive, user-friendly assemblies that save time and reduce errors. 📺 More from PataBid Quantify Looking for more estimating tips and tutorials? Explore our other playlists: 🛠️ PataBid Help Desk — quick answers and how-tos for getting the most out of Quantify 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRSQF3k1KbWU5Y2xUxSdPSkBhDwiE-2P ⚡ Feature Snippets: How to Bid Electrical Work with PataBid — short, focused videos on individual features inside Quantify 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRSQF3k1KbVka1foWDd14d4jrnCEYC1w 🎬 PataBid Quantify — full demos, walkthroughs, and an introduction to our AI estimating software 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMRSQF3k1KbWYGU1MCosAHZ-ZQLwlOYRT 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for new tutorials, feature releases, and estimating tips for MEP contractors. 🌐 Learn more at www.patabid.com #estimating #electrical #mechanical #techsupport