Best Practices

Essential tips and best practices for getting the most out of PaintScout including saving, updates, and device usage

Follow these five essential tips to avoid data loss, stay current, and get the best results from PaintScout's estimation platform.

1. One device at a time — Only use PaintScout on one device, browser, or tab at a time. Having it open in multiple places can cause your work to be overwritten.
2. Save frequently — PaintScout doesn't auto-save. Hit the save button often so you don't lose progress.
3. Install updates — If you see a notification next to your person icon, click it and select update available to get the latest version.
4. Understand the pricing model — PaintScout uses a time-based estimate system built on production rates. Your hourly rate and production rates work together to generate pricing.
5. Account settings apply to new estimates — Most changes to your Account Settings only affect estimates created after the change. Existing estimates stay as they are.

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