> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opencutlist.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opencutlist.org/features/parts/report.md).

# Estimate

## General Parameters

For each material used in your project, price and weight information can be specified.

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**OpenCutList** will produce a report even if some information is missing.
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In addition, the following **OpenCutList** [**General Preferences**](/getting-started/installing.md#selecting-unit-of-weight-and-currency) are important:

* the **currency symbol** to be used. All prices will be displayed using this symbol. You are free in your choice of symbol (€, CHF, USD, $, ...).
* the **weight unit** used to compute weight from the **material density**.

## Material Configuration

### Material Density

The material density or **specific mass** is the mass divided by the volume.

In the properties of each material, there is a tab **Attributes**.  The density can be entered in \[**kg/m³]** if your model units are metric, or **\[lb/ft³]** if your model units are imperial. Entering the density in **\[kg/ft³]** or **\[lb/m³]** is also possible.

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Wood density typically ranges between 300 and 1200 kg/m³, or 18.7 to 74.2 lb/ft³.
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The density of wood varies according to moisture content and is very variable, even within the same species, due to various factors. The material density used by **OpenCutList** may be approximate.

![Configuring the density of a material](/files/87F5l3eZcQHt9eNGFRxp)

### Price

A **standard price** or size dependent price can be specified.

![Entering the price of a material](/files/uaPv9oXlFKXsbri6jMXd)

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**OpenCutList** gives you several choices of entering price and weight.
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### Hardware

**Hardware** is somewhat special. You cannot configure a price on the **Material Tab**.

![](/files/ljWLBK3SKUQM32829Abz)

## Running the Estimate

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