End-Area measurement

The End-Area Measure tool is designed to calculate cut and fill volumes for earthwork projects. This can be used in road construction, land grading, and site preparation. By defining specific areas for cut and fill, the tool ensures accurate volume measurements that enable precise estimation of materials needed for cutting or filling, such as soil, gravel, or concrete. Follow these steps to effectively use End-area tool,

Adding an End-Area Measure

• Via Bill of Quantities Table

1. Right-click in the bill of quantities table and select "Create Task."
2. Enter a description for the new item.
3. Click the "Link Drawing +" icon and choose "End Area measurement ."
4. Upon clicking the "End Area Measure " icon, you will be presented with two options: "Fill" and "Cut."
5. Select either "Fill" or "Cut" based on your project requirements.

• Via the Quick Launch Menu

1. Access the top quick launch menu and select the "End Area measurement " icon.
2. Upon clicking the "End Area Measure " icon, you will be presented with two options: "Fill" and "Cut."
3. Select either "Fill" or "Cut" based on your project requirements.

Performing an End-Area Measurement

• Creating a Fill Area

1. Upon clicking the "End Area Measure " icon, Click "Fill" from the options 
2. Click on the plan to establish the first point of the fill area.
3. Move to the next point and click again to continue outlining the fill area.
4. Continue clicking to define the entire fill area.
5. Double-click the last point to complete the outline.
6. After completing the fill area outline, a dialog box will appear for “Chainage Details”
7. Enter the required details for the station.
8. Click "Save" to finalize the fill area measurement.

• Creating a Cut Area

1. Upon clicking the "End Area Measure " icon, Click "Cut" from the options.
2. Click on the plan to establish the first point of the cut area.
3. Move to the next point and click again to continue outlining the cut area.
4. Continue clicking to define the entire cut area. 
5. Double-click the last point to complete the outline.
6. After completing the cut area outline, a dialog box will appear for “Chainage Details”
7. Enter the required details for the station.
8.  Click "Save" to finalize the cut area measurement.

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

Editing the End-Area Measurement

1.   Right-click an element to open the context menu with options to:
• Continue
• Access properties
  
  • Color
  • Fill color
  • Opaqueness
  • Fill opacity
  • Line width
  • Line style
  • Display quantity text
• Station
• Remove
• Hide

Editing an End Area Measure

To edit an existing fill or cut area, hold the CTRL key while hovering over the element. The edit points will appear and can be dragged to new locations.

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.
• Click to place measure on the plan.

OR

• You can continue with the measure by Right clicking on an element to open a context menu with the option to "Continue".

Adjusting End-Area Totals

• You can adjust measurement totals using the equation field. Measurements can be manipulated with Excel-type formulas. For example, multiplying the fill area by a set number [fv]*8 will multiply the total fill volume by 8. This may require you to edit the measurements unit of measure to volume.
• In the same way you can multiply the cut area by a set number [cv]*8 will multiply the total cut volume by 8. This may require you to edit the measurements unit of measure to volume.
• 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.