Q & A
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Dropdown lists query in custom properties
1d 1h
Is there a way of bulk loading in lists to create your options for the dropdown lists in custom properties? Thanks
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Planned
Is there a way to copy and paste a takeoff item between layers?
1d 2h
I have one takeoff for Civil I'm having to do twice to keep each phase together. I have an overex for my asphalt that I have to do on my mass grad...
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zzTakeoff Server Issues
1d 6h
I've been getting intermittent 502 Bad Gateway errors as of yesterday and today. Are the servers having some issues? Just want to know if it's jus...
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Perform a full materials takeoff for me
1d 7h
I'm looking to get someone to do a materials takeoff for me for an average size house. I can hire people to do this in competing products but I'd ...
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Under Review
Drawing with known Dimension
1d 12h
Is there a way enter a length while using the area or linear takeoff tool and give it a specific direction in the X/Y axis plane with degrees? (si...
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Completed
Sharing takeoffs between accounts
7d 12h
I have a few takeoffs within my trial account; I purchased the annual plan, but the trial plan is separate from the new annual plan. How can i mov...
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Completed
Metric Templates (Australian User)
10d 10h
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has built or is willing to share any metric-based templates they’ve used successfully. I’m finding it a bit ...
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Planned
Using two measurements in one formula
12d 4h
How do I build a formula using two different measurements?
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In Progress
Sharing Templates/Toolsets
15d 11h
How do I share templates and/or toolsets with another user? I see the import selections, but curious where this can be done.
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Completed
Sequence Planning and pour breaks
16d 1h
Sequence planning and pour breaks would be awesome to have. Being able to highlight or lasso a portion of the takeoff and see how much material is...
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Planned
When taking off a wood framed wall in Planswift it is possible to get stud quantities based on stud spacing, # of doors, # of windows, junctions, and
16d 1h
Wood Framed wall takeoffs
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In Progress
Back/Forward Button Question
16d 1h
Back/Forward Buttons: Do these only go back and forward for in the order that pages a listed? Is there way to change these where they will g...
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Completed
Item Template Properties Window Size
17d 8h
Can the Item Template Properties window default height be increased for less scrolling during multiple edits?
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Completed
multiple scales
20d 3h
Is there a way to add multiple scales on a single sheet? If so, how?
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Completed
Area Takeoff for Rebar Estimation
20d 13h
Quick question for zztakeoff users: I'm noticing it gives me about 10% more rebar quantity than Plan Swift for slab takeoffs. In Plan Swift, I us...
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Pull Logic from the takeoff level to items
21d 3h
Hello, I had a formula that can help with x and y spacing if need be and additional stirrup, where would I apply the ../ in the formula for the cl...
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Epicor Bistrack Integration?
21d 4h
Has anyone successfully imported takeoffs from this software into Epicor Bistrack as a quote? Thanks!
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Export custom variable and Report Format
21d 20h
How to Export Custom Variable and Report Format through Different Workspace?
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Ability to Tag Another User
22d 3h
Is there a way to tag another user or insert a comment with an @mike tyson....." similar to inserting a comment in a cell in Excel?
1 Reply
Under Review
Saved Column Layout in Batch Insert
22d 3h
Is there a way to save the column layout in zz for importing items, products, etc.? I could match my spreadsheet to zz, but that changes when I ad...
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Under Review