Q & A
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Segmenting Items
138d 19h
Is there a way to measure beams, (for example, a triple LVL beam that is 25' 6" long) in a way that multiples the count by 3 while keeping the mea...
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Planned
How do I create a Checkbox?
141d 16h
I must be missing something obvious but I can't figure it out.
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Completed
Overlays
141d 22h
Is there an Overlay feature to compare version sets? Planswift's overlay feature is really nice with the standard or comparative overlay with the...
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Completed
Adding Dimensions Within a Count Assembly
141d 22h
Hello! I have only been using zz Takeoff for about an hour and I already like it more than Planswift. I am a concrete estimator, so I take off on ...
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Completed
Consolidating SKU
141d 22h
Is there a way to consolidate items by SKU in Reports? Also I'm pretty novice when it comes to computer skills, but it'd be nice to turn off t...
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Completed
Showing Widths / Heights of Linear Takeoff
141d 23h
Is there a way to show the heights / width / depth of linear takeoff? Instead of it just looking like a thin line? Example attached. I want the li...
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Completed
Keyboard on iPad
141d 23h
How do l undo or bring up the keyboard on a pad please or delete or add items to a measurement
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Completed
Change the default "Volume" measurement UOM
142d 13h
Is there a way to change the default UOM for the default QTO measurements? At least, in this case, "Count Properties" I would like the abil...
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Under Review
Using "Extract Schedule" -> change type -> template
142d 17h
Love the "extract schedule", today was the first day putting into practice with about 40-50 QTO point count types. Now, I'm looking for a way to m...
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Under Review
Sort for drawings/sheets on the PAGES window
142d 22h
I'm sure this has been covered or is not coming to me intuitively but can someone direct me to how to sort (alphanumeric) drawing sheets?
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Under Review
Is there an area within the TAKEOFFS window that shows plan sheet size?
142d 23h
At a point where I'm wanting to print some sheets from zzQTO and noticed in the PDF print dialog I had to refer back to OS document properties or ...
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Under Review
Multiple Users
143d 0h
Is there a way to hide takeoff being performed by another user on the same page? not past takeoff but active takeoff?
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Planned
Is there a way to utlize both metric and imperial scale within the same project?
146d 13h
I am Canadian and we tend to need to be able to utilize both. just noticing i cannot use ft or inches in the template if i create the project in M...
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Planned
Custom Properties Dropdown Mode (Code vs Value)
149d 20h
What's the difference between the Code + Name & Value + Name options?
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Completed
Takeoff Folder Multiplier
162d 12h
When we create a folder in the take-off section, is there a way to multiple that folder and all the digitizers in that folder? Aka if i have 5 dif...
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Planned
Formula issue
162d 12h
I have imported a load of items but the formula does not work. For example a simple [Area:m²] will not work if imported but will if added to a...
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Under Review
Mass updates
164d 1h
Is there a way to do mass updates? For example I want to adjust the markup on all my items. Thanks!
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Planned
Item vs Product
166d 10h
It might be an obvious one Ive missed but what it the difference between an item and product in the lists view? What is the best way to struct...
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Completed
Import dropdown lists
166d 18h
Is it possible to import dropdown lists in custom properties?
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Planned
Sort Digitizers
167d 1h
Is there a way to sort digitizers in the take-off folder, by alphabetical order?
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Completed