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ArcSite Fence Library Setup: A Complete Guide

Fence Library Setup 101

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Looking for step-by-step instructions on how to build your fence product environment? You're in the right place. We know that fence catalogs are often complex, and there are multiple ways to construct a library.

This guide will help you think through the most important considerations--and breaks down the steps needed to set up your fence library for success.

Click below to start the guide.


Looking for reference material or a general index of topics covered in this guide? Check out the table of contents below--and feel free to jump to any topics you want to learn more about.

Setting up for Fence: Table of Contents

  • Two options depending on level of detail you need to capture:

    • Full setup (most common)

    • “Linear foot” setup (simplified library)

  • Define products, bundles, and product groups

  • Learn how they work together in the product environment

  • See what a completed bundle looks like

  • Import pre-built items from ArcSite’s libraries

  • Build your environment from scratch

  • Create products in the user site

  • Add pricing to your products

    • Input vs. calculated price methods

    • How to update pricing in Excel

  • Create product groups in the user site

  • Import products and groups via Excel

  • Set up fence bundles

  • Set up gate bundles and post bundles

  • Editing bundles in Excel

  • Set up products for labor and intangible charges

  • How to avoid board/picket overcount in your fence bundles

  • Product-level quantity conversions

  • Set advanced rules for your bundle quantities

  • Use AI to figure out complex calculations


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