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Dryer Sheets
8d 7h
I know this probably belongs in more of a tips & tricks section, but just in case this helps anyone:
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Beautiful Looking Quote
10d 23h
I guess I should be more specific when I tell Chat GPT or Claude (using the MCP) that I want a new UI Component with a beautiful looking quote: ...
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MCP In Development - zzTakeoff Ultimate Feature
9m 30s
We're working on an AI Agent / MCP connection that will be a huge time saver. Below are just a few screenshots. This is just some random examples....
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New Update: Auto Scale, Auto Count, High Res PDF Render, Roles & Permissions, Lock/Unlock, etc.
19d 11h
We released another update based on feedback from our community. Thank you for your participation here and helping us improve zzTakeoff. Check...
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Numbers Don't Lie - Spreadsheets to the Rescue
24d 16h
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Ready to Test: Auto Count, Auto Scale, Permissions & Roles, Locking, Plugins, and more.
20d 10h
We've been pushing hard to get a new release out. We have the latest on our Test Server if you want to play with it. Request Test Server access h...
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Selected Objects Count in Footer
48d 2h
We just put out a small update to show the number selected objects on the page. If you hover over it, you will see a breakdown. We'll expand thi...
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Vector Rendering - Coming in the Next Update
52d 8h
This is zoomed in quite far to show the pixelation. The fun part is that we still use our fast system to zoom/pan and then after you stop, it com...
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In Progress
View All Layers / Specific Layers on the Canvas
32d 5h
If we added the ability to view all layers (or specific layers) at the same time on the canvas/page, there are a few concerns we would need to res...
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Layer Permissions
68d 5h
We're working on layer permissions for "Anyone with Link" can view, and also for users that get invited to a specific project: Layer permis...
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Lock/Unlock Indicator
68d 5h
Which option do you like best? 1. Save screen real estate by overlaying the "locked" indicator on top of the takeoff/template icon 2. M...
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Roles & Permissions
68d 11h
We're working on some user permission controls and the ability to lock things down better. You would be able to manage "Roles" on the "Users" page...
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Minor Release: Server Speed Improvements, Scale Presets, Template Library & List Icons, Bug Fixes
71d 0h
We just released a minor update. Speed optimizations for server side CPU (permission caching, and optimizations to our real-time engine) Slice...
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Reports: Default to Current Layer or All Layers
68d 11h
There has been some discussion for easy ways to filter layers in reports . We have a couple simple options: 1. We could default to show All ...
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Ready to Test: Preview Window, Image Tool, Drag & Drop Bookmarks and Pages onto Canvas
61d 13h
We just deployed a minor (but useful) update to the Test Server. Preview Window For your bookmarks, you can now open those in a preview win...
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New Update: Joist Tool, Beam Tool, Grid Tool, Section Level Properties (Zone WBS), Labels, Slice, Lasso, etc.
80d 10h
We deployed another update for zzTakeoff - May 2026 🙂🚀 Check out our videos for the new features: New Features - Highlights (2 min) N...
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Bank Account After Buying Overpriced Competitor's Takeoff Software
81d 6h
Ouch Charlie! Hopefully we can help you avoid this.
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How to Earn Money
82d 23h
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Custom Tool Scripts
76d 10h
We're working on a scripting engine that will be capable of custom tools. You'll be able to build customized tools that draw directly on the c...
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Ready to Test: Joist Tool, Beam Tool, Grid Tool, Section Level Properties (Zones, WBS), Labels, Slice, Lasso, etc.
82d 5h
We just deployed a bunch of new features to our Test Server 🙂🚀 For anyone that wants to test, you can request Test Server Access . Below i...
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Custom Properties on its Own Page
94d 0h
When we move custom properties to its own full page, does this seem like a the right spot to access it?
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Page Multiplier - Appearance
26d 8h
Do you feel this is a clear way to show page multipliers? Notice on the hover hint, you can see the value before multiplication as well as after. ...
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zzTakeoff Progress Metaphor
111d 7h
Progress always comes in phases. Internally at our company, I use this photo as a metaphor for phases of progress. It's a good visual representati...
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Locked Object Behavior
112d 5h
We are improving how locked objects behave (including the imported PDF hyperlinks). What behavior would you like to see when an object is l...
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Upcoming Feature: Calculation Sequence - Calculation at Takeoff Level or Object Level
113d 9h
Behind the scenes we're working on a foundational feature that will allow you to control the formula calculations better. For example: ...
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