How to Use Budget Columns When logged into Submittal Exchange, select a project and go to the appropriate log. Select the description of the item to which you need to add the budget information. A dialog box appears. Select Edit item detail or Edit Detail in the top right corner. Enter the amount. Select the Status. Approved Not Approved Pending Under Review Budgeted Select Save Budget Details. Note: Based on the amount and statuses entered, the total calculates at the top of the log.