Adding extra studs for openings, corners, intersections

To quickly add extra studs for openings, corners, and intersections in zzTakeoff, the most efficient method is to create an Assembly that uses Custom Variables within your stud formula. This allows you to measure the wall line once and then simply type in the counts for your extras to get an instant total.

A highly effective formula for your wall assembly would look like this: 

([Linear] * 0.75) + ([Corners] * 3) + ([Intersections] * 2) + ([Openings] * 2)

[Linear]: This is the automatic measurement from your wall line takeoff.

[Corners], [Intersections], [Openings]: These are Tags you insert into your formula. Once added, zzTakeoff automatically turns them into input fields in your properties panel. 

Steps to use this:

1. Create an Item: Go to the Items tab in the right sidebar and create a new item named "Wall Studs".
2. Add the Formula: In the formula field, type the equation above. The software will detect your tags (like [Openings]) and create variable boxes.
3. Build the Assembly: Drag this "Wall Studs" item into a Template to create a "Wall Framing Assembly." You can also add items for top/bottom plates to this same assembly.
4. Perform Takeoff:

• Draw your linear wall measurements on the plan.
• Select the takeoff in your list.
• In the Properties panel, you will now see fields for "Corners," "Intersections," and "Openings."
• Simply type the count (e.g., "4" corners, "2" openings) and the material list will update immediately. 

Hi Stephen,

I used to use "Point Count" for calculating corner studs in PS. Is this also a feature of ZZ?

eg - RoundUp(([Linear Total]/0.45)+([Point Count]*[Corner Studs])).

[Corner Studs] being a field set to 3 but variable. From your info, I could also insert an "openings" field. (*thank you)

Cheers.