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Using the Arc Tool in zzTakeoff

Watch this video if you would like to learn the basics of using the Arc tool for linear and area measurements that have curved takeoffs

Deleting an Existing Project

Sometimes you might want to delete a project, this video will walk you through the process of deleting an existing project.

Highlights, Clouds, Notes, Arrows and Callouts

In this video we will learn how to use and manage the call out items on the zzTakeoff screen. This includes Clouds, Highlights, Arrows, Notes and...

Cutout Sections from an Area Takeoff

In this short, but fun video, we learn how to cutout an area within an existing area takeoff

Resume Existing Takeoffs

This short video will show you how to resume an existing takeoff.

Drag and Drop Items into Takeoff Properties

Not only can you drag and drop new items into your existing measurements, but you can also drag and drop new items intern open takeoff property.

Drag and Drop Items into Measurements

This video will show you how to drag and drop new items into existing measurements on the page.

Show or Hide Legends and Slide Outs

In this short video you will learn how show a legend in your page, hide the legend and control the slide outs in your takeoff tab.

Copy, Paste and Delete Items, Folders and Takeoff Properties

Watch this short video to learn about copy and past and delete in your zzTakeoff workspace!

Convert a Takeoff to Another Takeoff Property

In this short video we learn how to convert an existing takeoff to another takeoff property.

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!

The ability to duplicate projects in zzTakeoff

Would the white gloves be a permission level and the ability to rename the project(copy)? I agree it could get confusing if everyone was able perform this and if there was a way to track this, name...

The ability to duplicate projects in zzTakeoff

the entire project, with takeoff and pages etc...

Can we get a permission level for shared projects that will not allow certain users to delete projects, takeoff, items or templates.

This way an accidental or purposeful deletion of our templates won't happen. Thanks!

The ability to duplicate projects in zzTakeoff

Can we get a duplicate project in our next update?

Can values that are manually entered for a takeoff object's wall height and width (and depth and so forth) be exported/accessed in reports?

The thrills of being an estimator!... It'll get so much easier soon friend

Can values that are manually entered for a takeoff object's wall height and width (and depth and so forth) be exported/accessed in reports?

I agree this would be a nice feature +, but for now, couldn't you just add it to the name of the takeoff ...(Interior Wall, 10')?

Default Collapse Templates and Takeoffs

Much to my embarrassment it is already built into ZZ. On the right side of the each tab(Templates, Takeoff and Items) there are the 3 dots stacked.... and guess what? the development team already t...

Joist/Beam Tools

Thanks John.. it's what use landscapers use for OC spacing for drip irrigation...I looked at other software for the joist tool and they are pretty rough... I am sure the team here will make an eleg...

Larger than 10 count icons.

you and I think too much alike, especially if the icon was shown on the takeoff property and it was scaled (not always scaled on the plans though)We should have a mtg, I have built some templates s...

Scaled Count as the first option

a Friend asked for this and most of us use the scaled rather than the DPI

Larger than 10 count icons.

Landscape estimators would like to be able to count trees that have stamps that often are 30+ feet on the plan. This is a minor issue, but it woul...

Default Collapse Templates and Takeoffs

I find myself closing templates every time I enter that tab, could we get it to be closed when we select.. it would save a lot of time for zz user...

Joist/Beam Tools

So, I may get laughed at by real framing estimators for this, but for I-joists total lin ft this formula (see below) will get you close and you can make a variable for length of board for flat squa...