Cost Types

Agave Sync allows for you to sync Vista JC Cost Types to your Autodesk Build Budget Code structure.

Visual Mapping

Video Tutorial

Common Errors and FAQs

Unable to Create -- Segment Code Already Exists

If you see the error [Autodesk Build Error] ValidationException: Unable to create - segment code already exists, it means the Segment Code (such as a Sub Job, Cost Code, or Cost Type) you are trying to sync is already in the Project.

To fix this error, you will need to link the record to the existing Sub Job, Cost Code, or Cost Type in Autodesk Build.

tip

If the Segment Code is not appearing in the "Link to Existing" list, trying pressing Fetch Latest Data to confirm you are seeing the latest list of Sub Jobs, Cost Codes, or Cost Types in Autodesk Build.

Syncing Cost Types as an Abbreviation or Integer from Vista to Autodesk

When syncing Cost Types from Vista JC Cost Types to Autodesk Build, you have the option to sync the Cost Types as an integer (see red square below) or as an abbreviation (see blue square below). Most customers opt to use the integer because that matches their reports in Vista. Some opt to use the abbreviation because it's easier to identify the Cost Type.

Here is how the Cost Types appear when they are synced as integers:

Here is how the Cost Types appear when they are synced as abbreviations