Measuring with the Length Tool

The Length Tool is used to calculate metres/feet on Plans which appear in the bill of materials on the Bill of Quantities table.

Adding a Length Measurement

1. In the bill of quantities table, right-click and select "Create Task."
2. Enter a description for the new item.
3. Click the "Link Drawing +" icon and choose "Length measurement."

⚠️ To measure a Length, set the Plan Scale

1. On the Plan, click to begin a Length

Navigation hints:

1. Click once to change direction
2. Click, hold and drag to pan around the Plan
3. Hold CTRL / Command⌘ and press Z or esc to undo the last point
4. Double click to complete

Alternatively:

1. Access the top quick launch menu and select the "Length →" icon.
2. This action will create a new Length item in the bill of quantities table, listed as a child item under the drawing name/description parent.
3. Click on the plan to begin a new Length measure.

Plan Navigation Hints:

• Click, hold, and drag to pan around the plan.
• Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out for greater accuracy.
• Right-click an element to open the context menu with options to:
  • Access properties
    • Colour
    • Opaqueness
    • Line width
    • Line style
    • Display quantity text
  • Grade: Set gate or pitch angle
  • Remove the Length
  • Hide the Length

Edit Length measurement:

To edit a Length measure, hold the CTRL key down while hovering over the element, the edit points will appear and can be dragged to their new locations.

Deleting the elements:

Select the measure/element and delete it from its context menu.

Continuing with a Previous Measure:

At any time, you can continue with a previous measure by selecting the "+" icon from the bill of quantities table and then clicking to place a Length on the plan.

Adjusting Length Totals

You can adjust measurement totals using the equation field. Measurements can be manipulated with the equation field using Excel-type formulas. For example, multiplying the Length by a set number [l]*2.6 will multiply the total length by 2.6, this may require you to edit the measurement unit of measure to area for example. The formula follows the PMDAS rule: Parentheses (brackets) first, followed by multiplication, division, addition, then subtraction. Detailed information and examples on using formulas are provided in the article "Using Formulas." Refer to the Industry Articles for specific examples in construction, electrical, landscaping, painting, plastering/insulation, plumbing, and roofing.