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Metric & Imperial
134d 1h
Hi Working in Canada, we use metric and imperial daily. Our government mandates metric use when they build. Our suppliers cater to US and wor...
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Under Review
PDF Print Scaling
136d 5h
One of the features I'd like to use is the printing of a takeoff to PDF feature. Clients still want paper based as-builts on site, so it is helpfu...
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Completed
Send to Back/Bring to front options.
136d 21h
For efficient layering and much more organized look it would also be best to add a -Send to back -Bring to front These options will help acco...
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Under Review
Using arrow keys to draw then key in dimension - Easier Numerical Entry
137d 0h
Just saw this post in reddit that I believe is a solid idea when it comes to using the arrow keys and inputting your dimension amount: This wa...
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Closed
Time Feature
137d 8h
Add a time-tracking feature within the interface to record the amount of time spent performing takeoffs on a specific job.
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Planned
(OCD Feature) Set/Lock Legend Area
137d 9h
It might be nice to be able to set an area where the legend is going to be on each page. For example: If I know that the bottom left corner on...
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Under Review
Formula Dropdown in Custom Properties
137d 13h
I found out that in the Code: Name option for dropdown in the custom properties, works with formulas as the "code" or "value" in name. (awesome!...
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Under Review
Importing Complete PlanSwift Templates to zzTakeoff
137d 16h
Hi, I am writing to kindly request an update on the progress regarding the upload of all takeoff properties, including formulas and complete asse...
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Under Review
Drop down for item shape/size/colour properties
137d 17h
Would it be possible to have the shape/size/colour properties as a drop down same as the other groups and make it possible to change the order? ...
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Under Review
Multi-variable takeoffs - Measurement Units and Calculated Inputs
138d 0h
1. Measurement Units - Would it be possible to choose measurement units for Multi-variable items (i.e. Point count with diameter and depth)? For e...
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Under Review
Line Scaling for Linear Takeoffs
139d 5h
Add the ability to scale a line for visual purposes as seen on PlanSwift.
1 Reply
Completed
Column Selection for AI Schedule Generator
139d 5h
Ability to select which columns and information are included when extracting a schedule using AI.
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Under Review
Copy and Paste as Sub-Item
139d 6h
Requesting the ability to copy a takeoff and paste it as a sub-item within the same condition or into a different condition. Having this functiona...
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Under Review
Visibility
140d 7h
would be nice if we would make all items invisible and visible at once.
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Planned
Export templates, lists to excel
143d 8h
Due to learning the software, feature upgrades, method changes it would be useful to be able to export templates and lists to excel so properties ...
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Under Review
LINKS WITHIN TAKEOFF PAGES
144d 6h
If there was a way to link to other pages within a page ( by way of either the Note, Arrow, Cloud or Highlighter ) that would be a definite time-s...
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Planned
Offset tool
145d 5h
I would like to explore the possibility of incorporating an offset tool or establishing a method for creating an offset within area measurements.
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Planned
Parent Variables
147d 8h
Enabling parent variables would be really useful for assemblies. E.G. Footing takeoff contains Width" and Depth" variables. Concrete item coul...
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Completed
Feature Request: Down With the Decimals 🚫➗
150d 4h
I love this takeoff tool, but here’s the deal: All those decimals clutter up my view. When I paste into my estimating software, the decimals m...
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Under Review
Feature to Customize UI with equivalent Advanced Formula
150d 12h
At the moment, my team hasn't been able to fully utilize it— fingers crossed these key features become available soon . In the meantime, we'...
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Completed