Q & A

I am trying to pass a variable name into a formula, so the formula will dynamically find the correct sister item. Is this possible?

Is it possible to duplicate a template list?

Hi all, How do I call in quantities from a count QTO into a another QTO, example a Gross Unit QTO; would it look like Count: Unit Count QTO, ...

Is there a way to group hide digitizers on a given page rather than having to turn them on and off individually?

I'm new to zz. I searched around trying to find an answer for this question. My question is, is there a way to dock the properties pane? In the...

I need to measure fire rated decking for roofs. Fie rated decking starts at the eave of a roof (yellow line) and only goes up 5' ...

Is there a way to drop point #1 and #2 when measuring a dimension on a mobile phone? Tapping on the screen does not seem to work well.

I want to plug the total values as shown by the red arrows on the image below on a formula. How would I do that?

I made a custom property that is hidden by default and applies to takeoffs. When I select the value for the takeoff 8" Paving, it shows up a...

There is an option to apply a custom property to Item Variables. How does this work? or How do I use it?

I go back and review and modify my teams takeoffs. While doing so I decide I need to add a part. I am in the detail pages not looking at the actua...

Usually we end up with different scales in the detail sections of the plans. Bluebeam offer Viewports as a way to have different scales in a page...

Seems like the server is slow this morning? My takeoff's are not stopping when I hit escape or the stop button. Also Saving Items seems to be t...

Hi all, Back again with another question. Is there a way to export your takeoff in CSV that retains the folder nesting structure? Thanks,

I was using the Joist Tool to calculate the cavity battens. I wanted to keep the Ground Floor and Level 1 as separate take-offs because there is...

Is there a way to change dimensions from feet and inches to just inches?

how I can use temples from zztakeoff

Good afternoon. Im new to this estimate program, Ive recently switched from planswift and using ZZ for a new project. As of now Ive attempted to c...

Ductile iron pipe comes in 18ft lengths, and we only sell full sticks (contractors can cut to length). If I have three segments of 12" DIP: ...

Is there a solution for assigning multipliers at takeoff level yet? Can we select all items on a page and assign a multiplier yet? Thanks for any ...