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Ortho, Snap and Autoscroll
In this video we discover the three important options for an easier takeoff. 
Opening Multiple Page Tabs at the Same Time
What this short video and see how to create multiple page tabs in zzTakeoff! 
Tutorial 13 - Grouping Items in Templates and Reports
Let's take a look at grouping Items together to create a fully functioning Takeoff Template! 
Tutorial 12 - Multiple Estimators Performing Takeoffs SIMULTANEOUSLY!
Wow, this is so cool... Watch as Derek and I take on a set of plans together and collaborate some takeoffs! zzTakeoff is the best! 
Tutorial 11 - Looking at Formula Options for Labor Items
A New Series on the Basics of zzTakeoff 
Tutorial 10 - Batch Import Items with Pre Built Formulas
All lot of zzTakeoff users import items from Excel, but did you know that you can import formulas into zzTakeoff from Excel? Watch this video an...
Tutorial 9 - Building Simple Formulas in Your Items
This is a must see video for any user of zzTakeoff. In this video we learn to use Variables and Formulas to create custom properties in zzTakeoff....
Tutorial 8 - Batch Importing Items From Excel and Google Sheets
Let's take some time to explain and use the Batch Insert Product feature in zzTakeoff, but first let me explain the differences and similarities ...
Tutorial 7 - Importing PlanSwift Templates
At zzTakeoff our development team is constantly working to improve our import templates from OST and PlanSwift feature. Please know that we have ...
Tutorial 6 - Bid and Takeoff Organization
In zzTakeoff it is easy to organize your bids by folder, layers, buildings, divisions and much more. This is a must see video for any new user th...
Tutorial 5 - Segment and Linear Takeoffs
In recent feature updates our development team just keeps knocking it out of the park with zzTakeoff's many options for linear and segment takeoff...
Tutorial 4 - Counts and Area Takeoffs
Performing count and area takeoffs are a snap in zzTakeoff. Watch this short video and you see how to start a new takeoff and complete it for c...
Tutorial 3 - Importing Legends & Schedules Using AI
For those of us that get tired of manually entering Legends and Schedules into other software, rejoice! zzTakeoff has an AI feature will allow you...
Tutorial 2 - Scaling, Naming and Numbering Plans Using AI, updated 1/26
In our January 2026 zzTakeoff now Scales, Names and numbers automatically as you import plan sheets. Please see our version control video for that...
Tutorial 1 - Creating a Project and Importing Plans, updated 1/26
Watch this must see video that shows you how fast and easy it is to start a new project in zzTakeoff and you will be performing takeoffs and estim...