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Multiple Formulas for the Same Item
2h 41m
Could you add a way to have a dropdown menu for multiple formulas in an item. Let's say you are measuring paint in gallons or 5 gallons. Paint is ...
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Is there a trash can? I have just lost a weeks hard work 🤬
2h 56m
Is there a trash can anywhere to recover it?
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Product Formulas
3h 7m
I have a product list in an item and a formula in the cost each and markup %, when I change the product my formulas disappear, Is there a way rou...
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Is there a way to quickly test a formula?
11h 8m
Is there a way to quickly test a formula is working correctly? For example, when I build a formula in an item, sometimes there are multiple in...
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!Sum()
16h 36m
Is there a function in zzTakeoff that works like !Sum() in Planswift?
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Planned
Is there a reason the forum doesn't auto capatalize add punctuation?
1d 14h
i assume it might be intentional so it doesnt break peoples attempts to share formulas etc. and if thats the case i get it. but if not id love for...
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Highlighting symbols in a specific view using AI.
1d 19h
Is there a way (for example) for the AI to pick up the symbols on a plan? For example we would be looking for it to find all the WC-1 tags on the ...
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Paning using S,D,F,E,C - Customizing hot keys
2d 10h
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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Can we get a 'move' hot key?
2d 12h
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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GUID (Global Unique IDentifier)
2d 13h
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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Can you export a project from ZZtakeoff to another takeoff software?
2d 18h
Can you export a project from ZZtakeoff to another takeoff software?
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Floor Joist/Rafters & Beam Tools
2d 19h
What is the timeline to add a joist/rafter tool and a beam tool?
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In Progress
Changing Layers while Mobile
2d 22h
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
3d 0h
Is there any way to have property's hidden by default but show up in project property's ?
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Custom Property - Dropdown - Access the "name" and "value" variables?
4d 14h
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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How are others handling QTO / Assemblies / Parts / Types?
4d 16h
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
4d 17h
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
4d 18h
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?
4d 19h
Sometimes I'm trying to double up on the area.
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Price File Items
4d 21h
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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