Editing a Takeoff

Overview

Editing a takeoff in zzTakeoff allows you to update measurements, adjust quantities, modify properties, or correct mistakes after a takeoff has been created. This ensures your project data stays accurate and aligned with the latest plans or project requirements.

You can edit any takeoff directly from the plan sheet or from the takeoff properties panel.

When to Edit a Takeoff

You may need to edit a takeoff when:

• A measurement was placed incorrectly
• Plan revisions change dimensions
• Material or item properties need updating
• Quantity or count needs adjustment
• The wrong takeoff type was used
• A takeoff needs to be moved or resized

Editing a Takeoff on the Plan

Step 1: Select the Takeoff

1. Open your project.
2. Navigate to the plan sheet.
3. Click on the takeoff you want to edit.
4. The takeoff will highlight and display its properties.

Step 2: Modify the Takeoff

Depending on the takeoff type, you can:

Move the Takeoff

• Click and drag the takeoff to reposition it.

Adjust Measurement Points

• Click on endpoints or corners.
• Drag them to the correct location.

Resize or Extend

• Add or remove points to match the plan.

Delete a Point

• Select the point and remove it.

Step 3: Update Properties

In the Properties Panel, you can edit:

• Takeoff name
• Category
• Measurement value
• Units
• Color
• Material or item
• Notes
• Quantity settings

Changes are saved automatically.

Editing Takeoff Measurements

Linear Takeoff

• Drag endpoints to change length
• Add new segments
• Remove incorrect segments

Area Takeoff

• Move corner points
• Adjust shape boundaries
• Add additional corners

Segment Takeoff

• Modify individual segments
• Extend or shorten segments

Count Takeoff

• Move count markers
• Add or remove count points

Replacing or Redrawing a Takeoff

If a takeoff is significantly incorrect:

1. Select the takeoff
2. Delete it
3. Create a new takeoff
4. Place it correctly on the plan

This is often faster than editing multiple points.

Editing Multiple Takeoffs

To edit several takeoffs:

1. Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac)
2. Select multiple takeoffs
3. Modify shared properties
4. Apply changes

You can update:

• Color
• Material
• Units