Q & A

Hi ZZ Take Off Team, First, I want to say I really appreciate the opportunity to test out ZZ Take Off. I understand the software is still in its ...

Is there an Overlay feature to compare version sets? Planswift's overlay feature is really nice with the standard or comparative overlay with the...

Can somebody post a video on how to use items? For example I want to takeoff a slab, I want cubic yards for concrete with a thickness variable and...

Is there a way to show the heights / width / depth of linear takeoff? Instead of it just looking like a thin line? Example attached. I want the li...

Could a new line in the takeoff column with properties be added to add a description or Category?

Is it possible to add one new scale - 1" = 5'?

When do you plan on having the assemblies and formulas rolled out? Thats my big holdoff right now. Thank you.

Hello! I have only been using zz Takeoff for about an hour and I already like it more than Planswift. I am a concrete estimator, so I take off on ...

When I imported my Planswift job, my plans all get scrambled up and don't appear in order or in the folders in which they live. Any thoughts?

Once complete, can you change the layer in which a take-off item is on?

Hello! I would like to know if there is a way to manually move take off assemblies around in the reports tab. If not, there totally should be!

Is it possible to create a new know scale that is not in the list, for example 1" = 5'? Is it possible to see what scale was created when we scale...

I rely heavily on Excel in my work. I am a huge fan of the way PS could maintain a live link to a takeoff despite the quirkiness of the interface....

Is it possible to draw an arch instead of straight line? Before it was "A" shortcut, but now it doesn't work.

Is there a way to auto-fill a cutout of an area with a different area condition? This would be useful in ceiling & flooring takeoff applications.

I bid underground piping, I need to build a template with 4 "Variables" that indicate Elevations, starting rim, starting invert, ending rim and en...

Is there a way to hide the quantities in the page column on the left or turn it off completely? I accidentally deleted my takeoffs.

Is there a way to enable viewports to perform takeoffs in a drawing that uses a scale different from the page scale? If not, does ZZ plan on imp...

Is there a way to add the roof slope into an area so the sqft calculation is accurate?

Is there a way to rotate the sheet?