Q & A

Hi all, Any power users care to share some use cases they found while using zzTakeoff. I am new to this program and it has been very useful, ...

A few questions here ….Not sure if this is a bug or just me. However, I have created a Manual Area called “sum”. I have used the formula sum('line...

Is there a way to cut on the Measurement Type System Property with the import templates feature? On this Assembly, I would like to be able to use...

Is there a way to rotate pages? Sometimes I get plans like this, and instead of rotating each takeoff element, I would like to just rotate th...

I would like to have a custom property that only applies to folders. If I do this, the custom property isn't showing up as a column option in the...

Is there anything in the pipeline to allow formulas to be imported on lists for the Qty and Markup% columns ? I have a ton of materials to imp...

Hello! Has anyone experienced an issue where copying a takeoff folder only copies the parent takeoff, but none of the child takeoffs? I noticed ...

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 there an Overlay feature to compare version sets? Planswift's overlay feature is really nice with the standard or comparative overlay with the...

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...

When using linear with wall area how do you subtract openings ie window or door openings subtracted from the total wall area?

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...

Hi, Is there a planned or already a way to indicate number of pages/plans in a created folder? So in this example and as per screenshot be...

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