ESX & Format
CAT/SEL
The two-part code Xactimate assigns to every line item: the category (CAT) groups the item by trade, and the select (SEL) identifies the exact item. Together they tell Xactimate how to price the line.
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Common questions
What does "CAT/SEL" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The two-part code Xactimate assigns to every line item: the category (CAT) groups the item by trade, and the select (SEL) identifies the exact item. Together they tell Xactimate how to price the line.
Where does "CAT/SEL" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow, see the full guide for where it fits.
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