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Can you export a project from ZZtakeoff to another takeoff software?
4h 51m
Can you export a project from ZZtakeoff to another takeoff software?
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Floor Joist/Rafters & Beam Tools
6h 4m
What is the timeline to add a joist/rafter tool and a beam tool?
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Changing Layers while Mobile
8h 58m
Is there a way to change the takeoff layer you are reviewing while on a mobile device? I was on a bid walk earlier this week and tried to swit...
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hidden by default
10h 52m
Is there any way to have property's hidden by default but show up in project property's ?
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Can we get a 'move' hot key?
16h 48m
Instinctively I'm hitting 'm', but that that is mapped to magnifier. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I use the move command way more than magn...
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Custom Property - Dropdown - Access the "name" and "value" variables?
2d 0h
Is there a way to access both of these variables via formulas? I would like to use a dropdown name initially from a QTO type and inherit the val...
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GUID (Global Unique IDentifier)
2d 0h
Hello, Does zzTakeoff store a GUID for each takeoff instance? Trying to figure out the best work-flow to send over to Ediphi and know th...
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How are others handling QTO / Assemblies / Parts / Types?
2d 2h
Sorry for the long question(s), just trying to buy-in more on the estimating qty's beyond (count, area, linear) and hopefully estimate costs in th...
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Transferring Lists and Templates Between Workspaces
2d 3h
Hello, good morning. I hope you are doing well. I started working in one of our company’s workspaces, where I created several lists and templates...
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Utility contractor plug-in, formulas, or templates
2d 4h
Dear Community Members, As a new user of ZZ, I am interested in learning if anyone has developed formulas or assemblies for the following take...
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Is there a way to turn off auto merging when using box mode?
2d 5h
Sometimes I'm trying to double up on the area.
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Paning using S,D,F,E,C - Customizing hot keys
2d 6h
How did this not transfer over from PS? Does anyone else think this is important? It makes doing take offs so much easier, with out all the click...
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Price File Items
2d 7h
Good morning all. I'm presuming ZZ has item pricing as well as the takeoff abilities. So, If I have an ITEM for 25Mpa concrete priced at $285....
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Reports Customization/Organization
3d 0h
I was wondering if there is a way to further customize/organize the reports? Our previous estimating/takeoff software would print/export the repor...
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Select a material or product dynamically?
3d 5h
Hi, is there a way to select a product based on a custom property selection? For example, If I choose an 8' wall height I want it to list 92 5/8" ...
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Configuring Wall Areas with Varying Slab Heights Across Floors
3d 5h
How do I configure wall areas of the same wall type across floors with varying slab-to-slab heights? For example, WT-1 has a height of 4.1m on the...
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Storage Limit?
3d 7h
What is the storage limit for ZZ, or how many gigabytes do we get with our subscription?
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Folder for phasing
3d 7h
Does anyone have issues with adding new folder When I create a new folder, it allows me to type name etc. when I click okay the folder isn't show...
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Copying and Importing Pages
3d 7h
Is there a way to copy and import drawings with takeoffs marked, from one ZZ 'project' to another? If I make two files of the same project an...
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SUBJECT POLL: March 19th Advanced Users Webinar
4d 1h
Let me know what subject for the March 19th webinar works best for our users: 1). Inheritances 2). if then, or and && statements 3). Projec...
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