7.

TAKEOFF
7.1

About the Takeoff Page

The takeoff page contains all drawings that have been imported into the software, as well as all
takeoffs performed. The screen is divided into the navigation pane on the left and the takeoff area
with the drawing and takeoff displayed on the right.

Navigation Pane
On the left side of the screen is the navigation pane. The navigation pane gives you quick access
to drawings, takeoffs and an area to input or measure dimensions.
Takeoff Pane
The takeoff pane on the right displays the selected drawing and any takeoffs that have been
performed on the drawing. The software gives you the ability to measure lengths, areas and counts
and they can be taken off using both digital plans and a mouse or traditional paper plans and a
digitizer. The system allows you to color-code the takeoffs in order to label various materials, and
the takeoff quantities are always displayed for quick reference.

7.2

Navigation Pane
The navigation pane for the takeoff has three possible sections, including the Explorer, a
Properties section and a Navigator. The right mouse menu has options that allow you to turn the
properties and navigator panels on and off.

Drawings
The drawings section displays the drawings that have been imported for the estimate. There is no limit to the
number of drawings or takeoffs performed per drawing.
Takeoffs
The takeoff section represents the material takeoffs for the selected drawing.
Dimensions
The dimensions section displays all necessary dimensions for the selected takeoff. These dimensions are
taken off from the drawing digitally, or entered manually when appropriate.

7.3 Takeoff Pane

The takeoff pane displays the selected drawing and any takeoffs performed on that drawing.

The takeoff quantities can be displayed for quick reference. In addition to maintaining a separate set of
quantities by takeoff layer, you can also assign a color, area fill style, line style and count image to each takeoff.
The color of the shading is the same as the line color selected for that takeoff layer.

The takeoff properties are edited at either the formula list, if a formula is being used, or the unit of
measure list if a formula is not being utilized.

7.4

Import Drawings
To import drawings into your estimate, select the Import option on the Takeoff menu tab.
Choose the desired drawing files and click on the Open button.

7.5

Perform a Takeoff
To perform a takeoff, first open the database screen and find the desired item or assembly.

To start a takeoff, press the Enter key or double-click your mouse on the desired item or assembly.

The red block in the takeoff column for the assembly below means that it is already setup to perform a takeoff.
Select an existing drawing or click on the Import Drawing option under the Takeoff Drawing section on the
bottom of the database screen.

The assembly is attached to the sample blueprint and you are ready to start your takeoff. With your
mouse, click on points around an area and double-click to end the takeoff.

Click on the Estimate tab and the Assembly details and all costs are automatically calculated. Notice

that the drawing is displayed in the lower right navigator window on the estimate sheet.

7.6

Setting a Scale
The Set Scale feature allows you to select the measurement system and scale for the selected
drawing.
To setup a scale, select the Set Scale option on the Takeoff menu tab. Note that changing the scale
on an existing takeoff will automatically recalculate all takeoff quantities.

Select System
This option allows you to pick between Imperial or Metric measurement systems.
Select Scale
This option gives you a drop-down list of common architectural and engineering scales.

Input Scale
This option allows you to input a custom scale for your drawing.
Units
This option displays the units of measure for the takeoff.
Apply to all Drawings
The default action applies all values to the selected takeoff drawing only. Check this option to set
this scale for all drawings.

7.7

Setting a Custom Scale

The Set Custom Scale feature allows you to set a scale based on a known length on the plans.
To setup a custom scale, select the Set Custom Scale option on the Takeoff menu tab. The system

will prompt you to select two points of a known length. After the second point is selected, the system
will prompt you to enter in the value for this length.

Select System
This option allows you to pick between Imperial or Metric measurement systems.
Input Line Length
This option allows you to input the length for the selected line.
Custom Scale
This option displays the actual line length.
Units
This option displays the unit of measure for the takeoffs.
Apply to all Drawings
The default action applies all values to the selected takeoff drawing only. Check this option to set
this scale for all drawings.

7.8

Inserting Text on a Layer

To quickly insert text on a layer, select the Insert Text icon from the Takeoff menu tab, then drag and

drop the icon where you would like the text label to be placed.
After you drop the icon on the takeoff pane, the system allows you to type into an edit box and
enter notes that you would like assigned to the selected layer.

8. DOCUMENTS
8.1

About the Documents Page

The Documents tab maintains all drawings that have been imported into the estimate. These
drawings can be imported from a local hard drive, compact disk or through the iSqFt plan room. The
screen is divided into the navigation pane on the left and the document pane on the right that
displays the drawings.

Navigation Pane
On the left side of the screen is the navigation pane. The navigation pane gives you quick access to
all of the drawings in an estimate. The bottom status bar displays the specifications for the selected
drawing file.
Document Pane
The document pane on the right displays the selected drawing.

8.2 Navigation Pane

The navigation pane for the document tab lists all drawings that have been imported into an
estimate. There is no limit to the number of drawings that can be imported.

Right Mouse Menus

There are many functions available by using the right mouse menus on the navigation pane.

Collapse All
This option will collapse the explorer tree.
Import Drawing
This option allows you to import a single or multiple drawing files at a time into the system.

Delete Drawing
This option allows you to delete a single drawing file from the estimate.
Add Drawing to Takeoff
This option allows you to add drawing files that were imported into the system to your takeoff tab. The system
allows you to import drawings for review without having them associated with a takeoff.

Download Drawing
This option allows you to download selected drawing files from iSqFt projects that have been imported.

8.3 Document Pane

The document pane displays the selected drawing file.

8.4 iSqFt Projects

On the documents tab, the iSqFt icon allows you to import project files from the iSqFt site.

Click on the browse button to select an iSqFt project to import.