Takeoff User Guide

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User Interface

Main Toolbar

  • Takeoff: The First tab, currently selected is used to input, view, and manage the takeoff quantities.
  • Estimate: The Second tab is used to manage and create estimates based on the measurements taken
  • Estimate Icon : Located next to the tabs, used to access the estimate.
  • Panel Position Options: You can choose to position the side panel on the right  or left  side of the screen using the relevant options available at the top.

Task Management Toolbar

  • Expand Option  : Allows you to expand or collapse the tasks or measurements listed in the panel.
  • Add Task Option  : Enables you to add a new task or measurement to the list.
  • Delete Task Option  : Lets you remove a selected task or measurement.
  • Indent  /Outdent  Options: Used for adjusting the hierarchy of tasks or measurements.
  • Search Bar: Facilitates quick searching within the tasks or measurements.
  • Display SoQ Option : Toggles the display of the Schedule of Quantities (SoQ).
  • Filter by Document : Allows filtering of measurements based on the document being viewed.
  • Filter by Page : Filters measurements specific to a certain page within the document.
  • Export Excel Option : Exports the data to an Excel file for further analysis or reporting.

Formula Bar

  • Displays and allows input of equations or calculations related to the quantities.

Quantities Table

  • Located beneath the Task Management toolbar, the quantities table displays the list of documents, tasks, or measurements along with their quantities, units, and other details

Element and Dimension Detail Panels

  • Element Detail Panel: Below the quantities table, where individual elements of a task or measurement are listed.
  • Dimension Detail Panel: Displays the dimensions related to the selected element.

Side Panel Controls

  • Side Panel Toggle Button /: Positioned on the side panel, this button closes and opens the side panel when clicked.
  • Master Button (M) : Stands for 'Master', which is used for transferring or applying the current takeoff project settings to another project.

Canvas

  • The large area on the center of the screen where the floor plan or document is displayed for markup and measurement.

Page Toggle Button

  • The page toggle button / allows you to switch between pages of a document.

 

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