Your first estimate in 5 minutes
This tutorial walks you through one end-to-end example: create a project, build an estimate from line items, calculate timeline and price, then publish a version and share the link with your client.
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”Sign in at app.deadpoint.app — the login link arrives by email.
Step 1. Create a project
Section titled “Step 1. Create a project”Step 2. Create an estimate
Section titled “Step 2. Create an estimate”The estimate editor has three tabs — Estimate, Compare and Settings. Version history shows inside the Compare tab.
Step 3. Choose the estimation unit
Section titled “Step 3. Choose the estimation unit”The estimate is counted in Hours or Points, set in the estimate settings — open the Settings tab and find the Calculation mode section.
Step 4. Add line items
Section titled “Step 4. Add line items”In Quick add, pick the item type with the toggle — Effort or Fixed cost — then fill in the name and estimate and press Add.
Step 5. Calculate
Section titled “Step 5. Calculate”Press Calculate.
Step 6. Publish and share
Section titled “Step 6. Publish and share”Press Publish, then Create share to get the client link.
See also
Section titled “See also” Share with a client by link Protect the link with a password and revoke it
Estimate versions & compare What gets published and how to compare versions