Whether you're completely new to Quotec or looking for help with a particular task, this Knowledge Base is here to help you get the most from the platform.
Quotec brings together the tools used to design, price, quote, order and manage steel building jobs — connecting the different stages of a job within one platform.
If you're new, we'll help you get familiar with Quotec and guide you through your first job. If you're an experienced user, you can jump straight to the area you need.
New to Quotec?
You're in the right place.
Before diving into individual features, we recommend spending a few minutes getting familiar with Quotec and how it's organised.
Start with:
What is Quotec?
Learn what Quotec does, how the different parts of the platform work together and where Quotec fits within your business.
Who is Quotec for?
Understand the different types of businesses and users who work with Quotec.
Quotec Terminology
Get familiar with some of the terms you'll see throughout Quotec and this Knowledge Base.
Ready to get started?
If you'd prefer to jump straight in, head to Quick Start.
We'll guide you through the basic workflow:
Create a customer & job → Design → Price → Quote → Order
Start with Your First Job, then follow the Quick Start guides as your job progresses.
Tip: You don't need to understand every part of Quotec before creating your first job. The Quick Start guides are designed to introduce features as you need them.
Find help by what you're trying to do
The Knowledge Base is organised around the main areas of Quotec rather than as one long list of individual features.
You'll find guides covering:
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Getting Started — accounts, navigation and your first Quotec workflow
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Company Setup & Administration — users, branches, company settings and configuration
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Customers & Jobs — creating and managing customers, jobs and designs
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Designing Buildings — using the Quotec Designer and configuring your building
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Pricing & Quoting — costs, pricing, margins, quotes and proposals
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Suppliers, Purchasing & Orders — suppliers, freight, purchase orders and ordering
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Construction & Production — information used once a job progresses toward production and construction
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Quotec Now — setting up and using Quotec's online design and quoting tools
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Reporting & Analytics — understanding activity and performance within Quotec
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Troubleshooting & Support — help when something isn't working as expected
You can browse these areas or use Search when you're looking for a specific answer.
Want to learn, not just find an answer?
Visit Quotec Academy.
The Knowledge Base is designed primarily to answer:
“How do I do this in Quotec?”
Quotec Academy goes further and helps answer:
“How does this work, and why?”
Academy provides structured learning about Quotec, steel buildings and the industry behind the software.
It's a great place to start if you're new to the steel building industry or want to build a deeper understanding of the concepts you encounter while using Quotec.
A Knowledge Base that grows with Quotec
Quotec continues to evolve, and so will this Knowledge Base.
As features are introduced or changed, we'll continue updating our guides to reflect the current Quotec experience.
Because Quotec can be configured differently for different businesses, the features and options available to you may not always be identical to those shown in our guides.
Where a feature requires specific permissions, configuration or subscription options, we'll let you know.
Where to next?
If you're brand new to Quotec, continue to What is Quotec?
If you're ready to start using the platform, head directly to Quick Start → Your First Job.
And if you're here because you need help with something specific, use Search or browse the Knowledge Base by topic.
Welcome to Quotec.
Need More Help?
Continue exploring Quotec through the following resources:
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Release Centre – Discover the latest product updates and new features.
Need assistance?
📧 support@quotec.com.au
📞 (02) 5302 8357
Built for those who build.
Quotec is continually evolving through feedback from our members and ongoing investment in the Australian shed industry.