Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing Four Stripes

Your project dashboard is the epicenter of the work you do in Four Stripes. If you’re experiencing difficulties with managing your projects, find solutions to common project dashboard issues here.

How do I get the Four Stripes App?

Step 1: Open the App Store on your Mac.
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Step 2: In the search bar (top left), type “Four Stripes”.
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Step 3: Click on the Four Stripes app in the results.
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Step 4: Click on the Get button, and then Install.
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Step 5: Enter your Apple ID password.
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Step 6: Once it finishes downloading, select Open or find it in your Applications folder.

How do I create a Four Stripes account?

Step 1: Open the Four Stripes app on your desktop.
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Step 2: Enter your work email.

Step 3: Select the Sign Up Button.

Step 4: Check your email inbox for a 4-digit verification code (this may take a moment to arrive; if you don’t receive a code, select Send New Code and try again).

Step 5: Enter the verification code from your email into the fields on the screen. Then select Verify Code.
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Step 6: Once verified, create your Four Stripes profile by entering your first name, last name, email and a password.
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Step 7: Confirm your password.
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Step 8: Check the terms and conditions box, then select Create Account.
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Step 9: You will be prompted to select the pricing plan the best suits your needs.
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Step 10: You now have a Four Stripes account and can log in anytime using your email and password.

What is the cost of a Four Stripes subscription?

Four stripes has 4 different plans to fit your needs. All plans include a 60-day free trial.

This means there is an account associated with your email. Please try to login again using your work email address. If you’ve forgotten your password, please follow the reset password steps.

Still no luck? Reach out to us here, support @myfourstripes.com or via 1-888-681-0408.

How do I reset my password or get help with a forgotten password?

Step 1: Go to the login screen and select the Forgot Your Password? link.
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Step 2: Be sure to enter the email you signed up with (work email) and select on the Reset Password button.
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Step 3: A verification code will be sent to your email. Once you’ve verified it’s you, you will be prompted to reset the password.

What’s the difference between a Workspace and a Project?

Workspaces are created to collaborate with team members on multiple projects. Invite team members to your Workspace and they will have access to all projects within. A Workspace could be created for all your commercial projects compared with another Workspace for residential. Invite collaborators to the specific Workspace. Project live within Workspaces.

I need to Change My Subscription. What should I do?

Navigate to Settings on the left side of your Four Stripes screen. Ensure you are in the Workspace tab and select Change Plan.

Project Dashboard

Your project dashboard is the epicenter of the work you do in Four Stripes. If you’re experiencing difficulties with managing your projects, find solutions to common project dashboard issues here.

How do I create my first project?

Step 1: To create a new project, select the + Add Project button to the right of the screen.

Step 2: Enter the name of your project in the Project Name field and populate the other fields as best as possible.

Step 3: Add a project image (typically the residence or building you’re working on) for easy recognition.

Why are there Required Fields when Adding A Project?

We recommend completing all the fields provided for enhanced collaboration but to ensure best practices within the app the Project Name, Client Name and Builder Name are required. These can be shared by all team members to speed up processes and spend more time designing. Completing these fields will also serve to create your company contacts within Four Stripes for auto populating in the future. After filling these in, select Add Project.

Why do I see a hashtag with each project?

Project Hashtags are created to quickly identify the project across social channels belonging to your team, builders and architects also involved in the project.

Do I have to add a project image?

This is not required but helps to quickly identify and navigate to the specific project, as it will appear with the project name in the footer of the Project Dashboard. select on the plus icon in the square above the project name to add your project image.

Do I need to complete the Location field?

This is the address of your project and we highly recommend completing it for seamless team communication.

What percentage should I use for Cost Markup?

If you add a markup on materials, please enter the markup percentage value, usually a whole number between 1-99. This cost plus markup will be the percentage added to the Designer Cost in the Finish Schedule to create the Client Cost. For example, if you mark up 20% on materials, you will enter 20 as the Cost Markup.

Which figure do I enter in the Project Budget?

Enter the gross or total budget for the entire project.The gross budget will be used to calculate the cost per square foot of a project and is not directly connected to the individual category budgets.
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i.e. if the total cost for building the home is estimated by the builder to be $600,000, then the project gross budget is $600,000. You will be able to establish category budgets for all categories like Appliances, Plumbing Fixtures, Fireplaces, Tile, Lighting, etc. later to ensure you are specifying within budget allowances for each category. If you design within category budgets, the better chance you have of staying within the gross budget.

Can I enter anything about the project in the Project Notes field?

Yes, add in any helpful notes you’d like to include for the project like the architect, the status of the project, the project manager’s name, the timeline, the level of luxury, or any other bits of information that would be good to remember.

How many active projects can I keep in the Project Dashboard?

There is no limit to the number of active projects you work with in the Project Dashboard.

Where does the Benchmark field come from? I haven’t entered anything there but I see a status already populated.

The Benchmark listed in the project screen pulls from the most current or upcoming Roadmap Benchmark to be completed. The Design Roadmap is read in sequential order and so the Project Dashboard looks for the upcoming incomplete benchmark that needs to be checked off and determines that to be the project status.

Design Roadmap

The Design Roadmap is intended to guide you through client project best practices and is completely customizable to how your team works.

If you get stuck while working through the Roadmap, please start with this section and reach out to our support team or by calling 1-888-681-0408.

What is the Design Roadmap and why should I use it?

The Design Roadmap gives you a centralized, at-a-glance view of your project status. It is the first step-by-step how-to guide that when followed, will ensure you include all the deliverables needed by the builder. It organizes your tasks by what is completed, in progress, or pending, so you can easily track progress, stay on schedule, and make sure you do what is necessary at each stage of the build.

How do I access the Design Roadmap?

You must create a project before viewing the Design Roadmap. Once you’ve added and selected a specific project, navigate to the Tools section within your project dashboard and select Design Roadmap.

What are Benchmarks and Subtasks?

Benchmarks are the major milestones or phases in your project (for example, CONTRACT SIGNED or ROUGH DRAFT FLOOR PLAN). Benchmarks are easily identified by bold lettering.

Subtasks are the individual tasks required to complete each Benchmark. They will always fall beneath a Benchmark and can be found by selecting View Subtasks within each Benchmark.

How do I add a Benchmark?

From the Design Roadmap, select +Add Benchmark in the top right corner. Enter Benchmark details. The select Add Benchmark.

How do I add a Subtask?

From the Design Roadmap, select +Add Benchmark in the top right corner. Enter Benchmark details. The select Add Benchmark.

Can I edit existing Four Stripes Design Roadmap Benchmarks?

Yes! Click the pencil icon to the right of the Benchmark. Edit the Benchmark name and details as needed. You can also add a start and end date for these Benchmarks in this screen. Set dates using the calendar and make any description edits if necessary.
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Be sure to select the Done button when your edits are complete.

How do I complete a Benchmark or Subtask?

Select the check to the left of the Benchmark or Subtask name. The checkmark icon will simply turn orange to indicate it is now complete. It will not disappear from the Roadmap entirely.

Can I delete Benchmarks or Subtasks that don’t apply to my project?

Absolutely! To delete either a benchmark or subtask, simply click on the trash can icon on the right of the item.

A pop will appear with the following message: Are you sure you want to delete this Benchmark (or Subtask)? The deleted item will move to “Recently Deleted” for 7 days, after that it will be deleted permanently. ‍Important note: When deleting a benchmark, all related subtasks will also be deleted.

‍Click Yes if you wish to delete a Benchmark and all its Subtasks.

How do I undelete or restore deleted benchmarks & subtasks?

You can restore a benchmark or subtask if it has been less than 7 days since you deleted it. To find deleted benchmarks or subtasks navigate to the Recently Deleted button. Any deleted benchmarks and subtasks will appear here. Once you restore a benchmark, all related subtasks will also be restored.

A pop up will appear with the following message:

‍Are you sure you want to restore this benchmark? All related subtasks will also be restored to their original location in the project.
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Click Yes if you wish to restore the benchmark. The benchmark will be removed from Recently Deleted and moved back to your Design Roadmap.

Can I reorder items in the Roadmap?

Yes. Press and hold the three lines to the right of any Benchmark or Subtask, then drag it to a new position in the list.

Finish Schedule

The Finish Schedule is such a vital part of every interior design project. If you’re getting stuck with using this integral feature within Four Stripes please take a minute to review these commonly asked questions.

If you don’t see an answer to your specific question, please contact our support team or by calling 1-888-681-0408.

How do I locate the Finish Schedule?

From your Home screen, select the current project you're working on. Next, select the Finish Schedule located under Tools.

How do I add an Item to the Finish Schedule?

Step 01: Manually Adding an Item to the Finish Schedule
Open an existing project
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Step 02: Select Finish Schedule - If this is your first time adding an item to your Finish Schedule, you’ll see this message in the center of the screen

No Items Added: Your Finish Schedule is currently empty. Add items manually or import a file to start building your schedule.

Step 03: If you already have items in your Finish Schedule, the +Add Item button will appear in the top right of your screen.

Step 04: Complete all fields in the Add A New Item screen for best results when using the Finish Schedule.

How do I add a picture to an item in the Finish Schedule?

Scroll to the right of the Finish Schedule item listing, and select the pencil icon to edit the individual item. Click on the plus icon in the “Item Image” square provided, and follow the prompts to upload an image from your computer. Be sure to Save before closing out the Item window.

What link should I add to the Item Link field when adding an item to the Finish Schedule?

Add the URL for the item from the vendor (or other) website so it’s easily accessible. This will then appear to the right of the item listing in the Finish Schedule so it can easily be accessed without having to click into the item listing itself.

How do I work with pricing in the Finish Schedule?

As a first step, we recommend navigating to Vendor Management found within the App Settings. This will allow for autopopulating and calculating for easy use in the Finish Schedule. The following best practice pricing items are added to each project Finish Schedule to ensure projects stay within budget.

Vendor (Wholesale) Cost - Enter the price given to you by your wholesalers BUT keep in mind this often does not include your shipping & receiving costs. Be sure to remember to add those costs into your Designer Costs.
Designer Cost: Enter what your cost is for the item in Designer Cost. This is the price you pay to the supplier before client markups, plus any shipping, storage, and delivery fees that may be included in your cost.
Client Cost: The Client Cost will be whatever the Designer Cost is plus the markup % you have contracted with the client if you have a Cost Plus mark up on materials. This is how much the client will pay for the item before sales tax. Usually, this cost is higher than Designer Cost and lower or the same as Retail Cost.
Retail Cost: Retail Cost is the same as MSRP or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. This is the price the manufacturer recommends a product be sold for at the point of sale. It is often referred to as the “sticker price.” You may or may not include a shipping cost for the item in the Retail Cost to show the total true cost of the item.

See more details under Vendor Management here.

How do I edit an item I already created in the Finish Schedule?

Navigate to your Finish Schedule and scroll to the right. Click the pencil icon and edit the item as needed. Remember to click on Save when finished!

How do I delete an item in the Finish Schedule?

Scroll across to the right of the item listing in the Finish Schedule, and select the trash can icon of the item you wish to remove.

‍Important note: This action cannot be undone!

How do I create or edit a Category in a Finish Schedule?

To create or edit a category (in addition to the default categories in the app) navigate to Tools within the specific project dashboard. Click on the drop down menu arrow on the Finish Schedule heading, and select Category Management.

The Category Management screen will appear. Select +Add Category button on the top right or the pencil icon to edit a specific category. Best practice is to complete:

Category Name (ex. Plumbing Fixtures)
Budget amount. This is how much of the project budget is allocated for items or materials in this category.
Budget basis (Designer Cost, Client Cost, or Retail Cost). This is what value the budget is based on.
Point of Contact is the person who will be bidding and supplying the items in that category.

Once you have filled in all these fields, select Add Category to save.

Can I search within the Finish Schedule?

Yes! Either use the Search bar located at the top left of the Finish Schedule screen or toggle between Categories and Location by selecting the option in the top right. Notice that the view you’re currently viewing will be listed right under Finish Schedule. Also the category or location tabs across the top are helpful in narrowing down Finish Schedule items.

How do I change the Product Status?

In the Finish Schedule, Scroll to the right to find the Status column. Click on the current status or the empty cell to view the Status options menu. Select the appropriate item status and Save.
You will see a pop up window with statuses you can choose from. Choose which status you want to change the item to by selecting on the status. Then select Save Item Status update the item.

The status options are:

Ready to Send
Awaiting approval from client
Client Approved
Client Denied
Request for Quote Sent
Sales Order sent
Purchase Order sent
Installed
Paid
Not Paid
At warehouse
On site

Can I import an existing Finish Schedule file?

Yes! From the Finish Schedule, select Import File. Please upload one of these file formats - .xls, .csv, or .numbers.

IMPORTANT TIP: Compare the category and location names in your Finish Schedule file to the Four Stripes listings found under Category Management and Location Management.

How does column mapping work when importing items?

After you upload your .xml, .csv, or .numbers file, the app will scan the file and detect the header row and any sheet tabs. This may take a few moments. You'll then be taken to the Import Mapping screen, where you match each column from your file to a field in the app.

Four Stripes reads the first row of your spreadsheet as the header row. It will try to automatically match column names to fields like:

Item Name
Category
Location
Description
Quantity
Unit
Designer Cost
Client Cost
Retail Cost
Vendor
Website link
Photo (.xml files only)

If the headers are defined, Four Stripes will pre-fill these for you. If not, you can manually assign each column to the correct field.

Some of category items are missing in the Four Stripes Finish Schedule. What happened?

If an in the upload does not match the Finish Schedule options then those items will get added to the Miscellaneous category.

I can’t get my spreadsheet to upload, what should I do?

Ensure your file uses consistent headers and formatting. If individual tabs within the spreadsheet have different items in row 1 for headers (like tab 2 has a blank row 1, the import may end up failing.
To ensure a smoother import process, please review the Finish Schedule file you intend to import. Make sure that the Categories and Vendors align with the corresponding sheets, and that the Headers correspond with the Finish Schedule items.

See below for those Four Stripes Categories and Headers.
Do not include extra rows, merged cells, or note titles
Use clear titles in the header row
Select Add Design Deck to save it.
Images included in a Finish Schedule sheet for upload are only supported in .xml files.

Design Deck

Adding and viewing project design decks in Four Stripes is intended to be simple. However, if you’re having some issues we hope these topics can help you.

How do I upload my Design Deck?

Open a Project. Select Design Deck from the Project Tools
Select Upload Design Deck
Enter the design deck file name
Select the file upload icon and choose a PDF
Select Upload File to save it
Your design deck is now added and stored in the Design Deck under Project Materials

How do I find the previous design deck I uploaded?

Open your Design Deck from your Project Tools.
Click on Design Deck History in the top right of your screen.
The history of your Design Deck upload can be found here.

Settings

This section aims to guide you with ensuring your workspace is set up to enhance your use of the app. If we haven't answered your question, please reach out to our support team or by calling 1-888-681-0408.

How do I quickly search for a client name, vendor etc?

Go to Settings and select the tab you wish to search within. A list of existing contacts within the specific category will appear.

Location Management

Four Stripes gives you a default list of locations, but you can add to or edit locations to tailor your specific project needs. For questions about Location Management, please review this section.

What is this used for?

Add, edit or delete locations (rooms/spaces) specific to each project so they appear when needed while working in Four Stripes. This can be someplace generic like ‘Outside’, or a specific part of a location such as ‘Master Bathroom Shower’. You start with the list provided, and modify, add to, or delete any given location.

Add Location

You can add locations from one of two places: During ‘Add Item’ in the Finish Schedule’, and in the Location Management screen.
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If you’re adding location from the Finish Schedule:

After selecting on Finish Schedule, choose the option to Add an Item.
You will now see the Add Item screen. You will see a location box where you can start typing to populate preloaded locations OR to add a new location, select Add Location.

After selecting on Finish Schedule, choose the option to Add an Item.
You will now see the Add Item screen. You will see a location box where you can start typing to populate preloaded locations OR to add a new location, select Add Location.

If you’re adding location from Location Management:

In your project Tools section, select the small arrow to the right of Finish Schedule. A drop-down will appear. Click Location Management.
You will see preloaded locations listed (ie: Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom) that you can edit or delete.
Or you can select the +Add Location sign in the top right to add a new location.

Edit Location

You can edit a location while viewing it in Location Management.

Select the Location you wish to edit.
Update the information
Select ‘Save Location.’

Delete Location

You can delete a location while viewing it in Location Management.

Select the Trash Can to the right of the Location you wish to delete.
A message will appear: Are you sure you want to delete this location? All items assigned to this location will be removed. This action cannot be undone.

Alert: if you delete a location, you run the risk of removing any items that have been added to that location. Please be sure you have moved any items from the location to another before deleting. This action cannot be undone.
Click Yes if you wish to delete.

Updating Location Position

Select and hold on the two lines to the right of the location you wish to move
Drag and drop the location to a new position

Category Management

Four Stripes gives you a default list of categories, but you can add to or edit categories to tailor your specific project needs. For questions about Category Management, please review this section.

What is this used for?

Category Management is where you can identify what categories of materials or items are present in your project. These are things like plumbing, lighting, flooring, and the like. You can modify, add to, or delete categories from the list provided in Four Stripes.

Add Category

You can add categories from one of two places: During ‘Add Item’ in the Finish Schedule, and on the Category Management screen.

Select the ‘add’ icon in the upper-righthand corner
Enter a Category Name (ex. Plumbing Fixtures)
Enter a Category Budget (the total budget allotted for that category - ex. $10,000)

The “budget based on” selections indicate the reason behind the budget amount provided above
Select ‘Add Category’

Edit Category

You can edit a Category while viewing it in Category Management.

Select the ‘edit’ icon in the upper-righthand corner to enable Edit mode
Select the ‘edit’ icon on the category you wish to edit
Update the Category Name or Category Budget or both
Select ‘Done’

Delete Category

You can delete a Category while viewing it in Category Management.

Select the ‘edit’ icon in the upper-righthand corner to enable Edit mode
Select the ‘delete’ icon on the category you wish to delete
Confirm this is what you want to do

Alert: if you delete a category, you run the risk of removing items that are in that category. Please confirm you have either moved all items you wish to keep in a new category, or that you do not want the given item or material. This action cannot be undone.
Select ‘Done’

Updating Category Position

Select and hold on the three lines to the right of the Category you wish to move
Drag and drop the Category to a new position

Client Management

The Client Management section within Four Stripes is your project or client address book. This is where you can add, edit and delete client contact information.

What Is This Used For?

Client Management is where you can identify and manage the list of clients you interact with.
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You can add clients from one of two places: On ‘Add Project’ when creating a new project, and on the Client Management screen.

Adding Clients When Creating a New Project

When creating a new Project, you will see a Client box where you can start typing to populate preloaded Clients OR to add a new Client, select Add Client.
Add in the information required for the client.
Select ‘Done’

Adding Clients in Client Management

Locate the Settings on the left side of your screen.
Select Manage Clients from the tabs near the top of your screen.
Select Add Client to the right of the screen.
Fill in all required fields and select Save Client.

Edit Client

You can edit a client while viewing them in Client Management.

While in Client Management, select on the client you wish to edit.
A box will appear with your client information. Update the information.
Select ‘Save Client’

Delete Client

You can delete a client while viewing it in Client Management.

While in Client Management, select on the Trash Can next to the client you wish to delete.
A pop up will appear. Click Yes to delete the client.

Vendor Management

The Vendor Management section within Four Stripes is your vendor address book. This is where you can add, edit and delete vendor contact information.

What Is This Used For?

Vendor Management is where you can identify and manage the list of vendors you purchase items or materials from.

Add a Vendor

Add Vendor. You can add vendors from one of two places: During ‘Add Item’ in the Finish Schedule’, and on the Vendor Management screen found under Settings in the app.

Adding Vendors while Adding an Item to the Finish Schedule:

When adding a new item to the Finish Schedule, you will see a Vendor field where add a new Vendor, select Add Vendor.
Click Add Vendor to add a new client.
Complete all the fields provided
Select ‘Add Vendor’

Adding Vendors within Vendor Management

Locate the Settings on the left side of your screen.
Select Manage Vendors from the tabs near the top of your screen.
Select the ‘Add Vendor’ button
Complete all the fields provided
The select “Add Vendor”

Edit a Vendor

You can edit a vendor while viewing them in Vendor Management.

Locate the Settings on the left side of your screen.
Select Manage Vendors from the tabs near the top of your screen.
Click on the Vendor you wish to edit.
Complete all the fields provided.
The select “Save Vendor”.

Delete a Vendor

You can delete a vendor while viewing it in Vendor Management.

While in Vendor Management, select on the Trash Can next to the Vendor you wish to delete.
A pop up will appear. Click Yes to delete the Vendor.

How do I work with Vendor Formulas in Four Stripes?

Different vendors or suppliers can be assigned formulas to calculate markups that will get factored into your final designer cost that is shared with the client.

To successfully create Vendor Formulas that will ensure you are always in the black, take the wholesale number and add your shipping percentage costs, receiving, storage and delivery costs. Sometimes this is easily calculated as a percentage, ex. Wholesale Cost x 35%.

‍Designer Cost:
MSRP - % "Discount % off retail". Designers will use this formula when wanting to calculate Designer Cost off of Retail to protect their profit margin.

‍MAP / % "Value like 1.2 for 20% below MAP" The designer will use this formula when they know the MAP and will most likely use it in conjunction with the other MAP formulas in Client Cost and Retail Cost.

‍Vendor Cost + % "% to cover overhead costs". The designer will use this formula when they are including their overhead costs in the price of the items.

‍Client Cost:
MAP "N/A" . This value will be typed into the Finish Schedule or automatically entered when AI eventually crawls the website and inputs that value into Four Stripes Finish Schedule. This formula will be used when the designer knows the MAP price. It will usually be used in connection with the Retail formula of MAP + %.

‍Designer Cost + % "Project Markup %" Designers will use this formula if they have a Cost Plus contract with the client and mark up on materials purchased through the designer.

MSRP "N/A" If the MSRP is entered as the Retail Cost in the Finish Schedule, it should automatically show as the Client Cost as well if this formula is selected for the Client Cost for that vendor.

‍Retail Cost:
MSRP. This value will be typed in Finish Schedule or automatically entered when AI crawls the website and inputs that value into Four Stripes Finish Schedule. The designer will use this formula when overhead costs are charged separately.

‍MSRP + % "% to cover overhead costs". Designers will use this formula if they know the MSRP and type in the Retail Cost into the Finish Schedule. The designer will use this formula when overhead costs are included in the price of the items.

‍Vendor Cost x Multiplier "Value like 2.1" Designers will use this formula if they know the Vendor Cost.

‍MAP + % "% to get Retail Cost from MAP" Designers will use this formula if they know the MAP cost.

Manual Entry – "N/A" No formula is needed. This is your default unless you choose a formula. You will type it into the Finish Schedule.

MSRP - % – "Discount % off retail." You will use this formula when you want to calculate Designer Cost off Retail to protect your profit margin.

MAP / % – "Value like 1.2 for 20% below MAP." You will use this formula when you know the MAP and will most likely use it in conjunction with the other MAP formulas in Client Cost and Retail Cost.

Vendor Cost + % – "% to cover overhead costs." You will use this formula when you are including your overhead costs in the price of the items.

Definitions

We’ve included a few standard interior design industry standard definitions to help clarify any questions regarding the information you enter in Four Stripes projects to ensure you are utilizing the app in the most efficient way for your business.

Formulas

Formulas are an important part of the Vendor Management section. Different vendors or suppliers can be assigned formulas to ensure that the Designer Cost includes all the hidden costs of securing an item from a Wholesaler, i.e. shipping, receiving, storage, and delivery costs. You can assign a vendor a formula to consistently calculate any item purchased from that vendor. Each vendor may have a different formula based on many factors, such as their discount percentage to you off retail, whether they include shipping in their price to you, etc.

Constants

Constants are the values that are consistently applied based on the formula. For example, let’s say the price you pay as a designer is based on Minimum Advertised Price (MAP). And you, as the Designer, pay a percentage off of that price, and then charge the client a different price based off of the percentage.

So if you select the MAP formula per each major cost type (Designer Cost, Client Cost, Retail Cost), and fill out the remaining constants (Designer Percentage, Retail percentage), then all you need to fill out on the item or material is the variable MAP.

Select the ‘edit’ icon in the upper-righthand corner to enable Edit mode.select the ‘edit’ icon in the upper-righthand corner to enable Edit mode
Select the ‘edit’ icon on the vendor whose formulas you wish to modify.
For each major cost type (Designer Cost, Client Cost, Retail Cost), select from one of the dropdown elements.
Select ‘done’ when complete.

Variables

Variables appear later when you go to the items sold by this vendor. In the case of MAP, you would see one cost field instead of three or four: MAP. You then fill out this value, and our system will automatically apply the percentages for Cost and Retail when you view the same item when viewing the Finish Schedule on your device.

Vendor Cost

Vendor Cost is what the cost of the item is with the vendor, without any given.

MAP

MAP is Minimum Advertised Price. This is what vendors recommend/require people who buy from them sell the items or materials for normally, or at least show it as the list price.

Percentage

Percentage is, depending on the formula, how much higher or lower you pay in comparison to the given value. As in, if you pay 20% off the MAP, for an item, then the percentage for Designer Cost is 20%.

Shipping

Shipping is how much you pay for shipping for the item.

Designer Cost

Designer Cost is what you actually pay for the material or item.

Client Cost

Client Cost is what you charge the client for a given material or item.

Retail Cost

Retail Cost is what the client would normally pay for a given material or item.