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πŸ“ Scaling Pages in zzTakeoff

🎯 Overview

  • Two methods available for scaling pages:


  • πŸ€– AI-powered automatic scaling
  • βœ‹ Manual scaling using known dimensions


πŸ€– Method 1: AI-Powered Automatic Scaling


  • Find the Scale on Selected page in the project
  • Highlight the Scale by drawing a Window around the Scale



  • From the Context Menu Click "Scale"




  • Wait for AI analysis of the drawing
  • AI detects standard dimensions
  • Sets the appropriate scale


  • βœ… Check scale is set in the Scale Dropdown from the top ribbon toolbar or


  • Check for Cross Hair on the Left Hand Side
  • Verify scale accuracy using a known dimension (both Vertical & Horizontal is recommended)



βœ‹ Method 2: Manual Scaling


  • Select your target page
  • Click the "Scale" tool in the top ribbon toolbar
  • Find a known dimension on drawing
  • Scale the drawing:
  • Enter known dimension and click start
  • Click start point of dimension
  • Click end point of dimension
  • For more precision repeat this process for both Horizontal & Vertical measurement


  • It is recommended to Verify using different known dimension using the dimension Tool


πŸ“Ή Video Tutorial





πŸ’‘ Tips for Success

  • πŸ“‹ Always verify scale before starting take-offs
  • πŸ“ Use longest available dimension for manual scaling
  • ⚠️ Remember different pages may have different scales
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