The Control Panel provides quick access to lists of layers, drawings, measurements, quantities, traces and other convenient tools. It can save time to takeoff one side of the hall, then copy, move and flip the takeoff to do the second side. In some estimating environments such as hotels or office buildings, a row of rooms or other objects may be repeated on opposite sides of a hall. Detail scales let you set a special scale for an area within a drawing. Measurements can be displayed in an infinite variety of colors and styles (traces). Pre-defined Measurement Assemblies (Extensions) are included for roof areas, volumes, wall areas and more. Display the pitch and angle for measurement lines. Two point line and rectangle takeoff lets you digitize a collection of lines or rectangles by clicking on the end points. Measurements can be saved, printed, and displayed in a list.

Whether you’re using a single page TIF file, or a 200 page PDF file with color photos, your takeoff won’t slow down. There’s no time-consuming conversion to other file formats to improve performance. Measurements cannot be saved with the Basic version of eTakeoff.ĮTakeoff is written utilizing advanced database technology for speed and efficiency. Transfer quantities to other applications via the clipboard. Combine multiple groups of points in a single measurement. The close-up window shows the area under the cursor for absolute precision. Measure count, length, perimeter and area in one pass. Download multiple plans in the background while you’re viewing.Įasy Scaling and Measuring Set the drawing scale by selecting from a list of scales, setting a custom scale or calibrating from a length shown on the drawing. Switch from plan to plan without going back to the planroom. Estimators can thus share their takeoff detail, annotations and issues with Project Managers and others without having to pay for additional copies of eTakeoff.Ī simple click on a drawing name in an integrated planroom displays and saves the drawing on your computer. All information created with the Advanced or Premier versions of eTakeoff can be viewed with Basic.

Basic is perfect as a free add-on for everyone else in your office who needs to view or print plans. However, Basic is actually a powerful complement to our Advanced and Premier products. If you aren’t an estimator or only have simple takeoff needs, then Basic may be all you need. First, it’s an excellent introduction to eTakeoff and provides simple measurement capabilities on its own. Plan Viewing and Printing for everyone in the Officeīasic is a FREE viewing, printing and takeoff tool.

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