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Editing Custom Properties
70d 14h
Hi Thomas,I don’t believe there’s another way once the property type is set. In ZZTakeoff, the data type is locked after creation, so it will need to be deleted and recreate a Name &Type property. ...
How to calculate strapping or battens if they are installed every 16 inches
70d 17h
Hi Gio,Step 1: You need to convert the wall area to wall length. You need to know the wall height for thisFirst Formula: Wall ft? / Wall Height ft = Wall length ft Step 2: Knowing that strapping is...
Terminology - Area Section vs Area Object
76d 17h
I have few thoughts.If this system were being designed from scratch today, “Object” would be the natural, consistent choice. But that’s not the situation we already have:established usersexisting f...
Collecting Input: Slice Command
78d 0h
Default = PolylineSingle line = secondary optionThat aligns with how every estimator measure anything with offsets.
Template Names
79d 3h
@ Justin,Your idea of a generic display label that guides the user (and disappears once a property is selected) is a really good one. It would help reduce mistakes at the selection stage without re...
Break Apart Area Takeoffs
81d 0h
That will help when you have a slab with multiple thickness sections. You can measure the entire slab first, then break it into separate lines for Section 1 -100mm thick (depth), Section 2 -125, Se...
Reports Quantities
81d 15h
Hey mate, it all good don't panic, hopefully I can help you.I’m guessing you’ve exported the report Grouped by Folder and that’s why you’re seeing this behaviour.When you group by folder in ZZ:The ...
Discrepancy in Total Labour Hours (Item vs Takeoff Sum)
81d 22h
Happy days — I’ve identified the issue.When I created the Custom Property for Total Labour Hours, I initially set it as a Computed formula: ([Formula] * [Crew Size]).I’ve since changed the property...
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 19h
Well, Done Miquel! You’ve got a clean setup there.Both approaches get to the same result, I hope. It just comes down to what suits the workflow better. Personally, I feel more comfortable with my a...
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 21h
Okay amigo, espero que esto ayude!You may have to change my temperatures on this formula if you can get a better info.This is a starter list with Tier 1 Cities. Then Tier 2 Cities like: City Boston...
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 22h
Disregard the *1, *2 and so on. Change the number after the City to suit your Climate zone and put 1 into the Variables for that CityCopy and paste this and let me know.([City Miami]*1)+([City Hous...
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 22h
I'm 100% sure that formula will not work. Is it working?
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 22h
is that the full screenshot of the formula? Are you able to put the full screen if not
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 23h
okay, I'm not sure then but you can trick it a bit and say have 7.001 and on the other one has (7)
Project Variable Climate Zone
82d 23h
Hi MiquelYou’re on the right track; you just need to follow the Value & Name structure. In your example, it’s currently set up the other way around.
Grid Tool, Joist Tool, and Beam Tool
84d 4h
Hi Heber,It would be best if both options were available.Keep beams/joists grouped by each area object for clear takeoff review and verification but also allow a totalled view for overall quantitie...
Option to remove to grouping outline in Excel export
84d 21h
A checkbox would be awesome, cheers!
Can the the new sum function feature be used to sum takeoffs to a manual takeoff?
86d 2h
@Heber,Thank you so much for the explanation.
Can the the new sum function feature be used to sum takeoffs to a manual takeoff?
86d 13h
Wrong Subject for my Question. I've tried to do sum('Cost Each') and it is not working for me
Get Labor Production to a Estimating Tool
87d 20h
As always, good question @Kyle! I’ve been working through the same thing. Still not sure if this answers your questions, I'm on my second drink :), still holydaying. One way I see it is to separate...
SKU Use Cases??
87d 21h
Hi @Kyle,Not using it yet, still working out how it fits into a real estimating workflow. If SKU is meant to standardise products and drive quantities & pricing consistently across jobs, I can see ...
Feature Idea: Global Estimate Adjustment by Dollar Value
88d 0h
That's a good news Kyle, thanks mate.
Auto-Updating Estimates from Lists
90d 3h
Hi @Heber,This request is now 229 days old and remains a critical workflow requirement for many of us. The current workarounds add significant manual effort and introduce risk of inconsistent prici...
Hidden Properties Improvement
92d 23h
@Kyle,100% agree with you mate
Support for Multiple Takeoff Projects Within a Single Project
93d 2h
Hi Sam,Firstly, I’d like to say I really appreciate all the ongoing improvements being made to zzTakeoff, it’s clear a lot of effort is going into making it a powerful estimating tool. Similar as @...
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