FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Projects, BIMs, and Variants work together?
A Project contains one or several BIMs.
Each BIM contains the final consolidated data of the job.
Variants are where you enter or change quantities, products, costs, and prices.
When a Variant is confirmed, its data is included in the BIM.
When should I create a new Variant?
Create a Variant whenever you want to prepare:
- a new offer for the customer,
- a modification or amendment,
- an alternative scenario,
- or any change that must be tracked separately.
Only the confirmed Variants affect the BIM result.
Why can’t I edit some lines in a Variant?
Some lines become read-only because:
- the Variant is no longer in “New” state,
- the line contains values that are automatically calculated,
- or the structure of the Variant (order or hierarchy) no longer allows certain edits.
If you need to make changes, duplicate the Variant or create a new one.
Can I change the order or hierarchy of the lines?
Yes.
You can reorganize the lines by drag-and-drop: move lines up or down, change parents, or modify the outline structure.
Bimbal automatically updates the structure when you do so.
Why can’t I move some lines with drag-and-drop?
This can happen when:
- the Variant is in a state where changes are locked,
- the line depends on another line that prevents moving it,
- or the move would break the structure.
Try placing the line in a different position or review the hierarchy.
Where do BIM Lines come from?
BIM Lines come from the Variants that add or update lines.
You cannot edit BIM Lines directly—BIM Lines always reflect what comes from its Variants.
Why does the BIM show unexpected totals?
Only confirmed Variants contribute to the totals.
Check which Variants are still in “New”, “Locked”, or “Cancelled” state.
Can I create a product while working inside a Variant?
Yes.
When you create a product directly from a Variant, Bimbal creates a BIM project-specific product).
These products stay separate from your main product catalog to avoid polluting it.
Can I reuse BIM specific products?
Yes, inside the same BIM.
They remain grouped separately so you always know which products were created specifically for the BIM.
How do Progress Reports work?
A Progress Report lets you record the quantities that have actually been executed during a period.
It shows:
- previously executed quantities,
- the current executed quantities,
- and remaining quantities.
Progress Reports are used for progress billing and can also be linked to Price Adjustments.
What is a Price Adjustment used for?
Price Adjustments let you recalculate prices based on indexation rules or contractual formulas.
The adjustment shows the original price, the adjusted price, and the difference.
Why is Bimbal asking me to choose a clause when applying a Price Adjustment?
Because different contract types use different formulas.
Bimbal asks you to select the correct clause so the calculation matches your contract.
How are Purchase Orders connected to a BIM?
Purchase Orders created from a BIM are directly linked to it.
Each PO line can also reference a specific BIM line, allowing you to compare:
- purchase prices,
- planned costs,
- and gains or losses.
This gives you full traceability from BIM → Variant → Purchase.
Why do I see Red Flags on some lines?
Red Flags appear when:
- a cost deviates significantly from the expected cost,
- or a quantity deviates from the expected quantity.
They are there to draw your attention to unusual values.
Do Red Flags update automatically after changing the sensitivity setting?
No.
Changing the setting does not recalculate existing lines.
The new sensitivity applies only to newly created or modified lines.
Why did Bimbal automatically activate some features in my ERP?
When Bimbal is installed, it automatically enables certain core features needed for project calculations:
- units of measure,
- advanced pricelists,
- margins,
- analytic accounting,
- and locking of confirmed orders.
This ensures everything works correctly without extra configuration.
Why does Bimbal offer to import the BOM when I choose a product?
This happens when the selected product has a Bill of Materials.
Bimbal proposes to import it so you can calculate quantities and costs based on the correct structure.
Why can’t I change the pricelist on a Sale Order created from a BIM?
For consistency, a Sale Order linked to a specific BIM version cannot change its pricelist once created.
Can I personalize labels or the wording used on screen?
Yes.
You can edit the terms of your language or even create your own language.
This allows your company to keep its preferred vocabulary (for example, “Quote” instead of “Sales Order”).
Does Bimbal support Dark Mode?
Yes.
Bimbal automatically adapts when your interface is in Dark Mode.
Can I duplicate a Variant?
Yes.
This is useful when preparing alternative proposals or repeating a similar scenario.
Can I export my data?
Yes.
You can export Variants, BIM Lines, Progress Reports, and other data using the standard export tool.
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