Tecolote has begun updating the example files that are available within ACE for our upcoming version 7.0. The first 5 core example files are available for download from Support>Downloads>Example Files. These files demonstrate the core features of ACE and illustrate basic estimating principles that can be used to create an estimate. Each file builds on the previous file. The following example files have been created:

01 – Basic ACE – Shows basic ACE syntax and how to create a simple session.

02 – Basic Learning – Adds simple learning concepts onto basic example file.

03 – Enhancing the Production Estimate – Demonstrates various methodologies that may be used to estimate production costs in an estimate.

04 – Implementing RD Estimating Methods – Demonstrates various methodologies that may be used to estimate Research & Development costs in an estimate.

05 – Using Dates in ACE – Enhances the RD session to incorporate date math and functions; uses dates to set end dates on methodologies and link phases together.