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TAKEOFF

CALIBRATE YOUR DRAWINGS

Calibrate your drawings to begin takeoff, by using the Calibrate Tool (On the right hand side) and single click on a point and double click on the end point.

How to Calibrate

LEVELS & PHASES

Switch between multiple levels and phases during the takeoff process.

How to switch

MEASURING YOUR
DRAWINGS

Using the Category Nav-Bar (On the left hand side) select a category to begin measuring that category.

How to measure

USING THE
CLIPBOARD

Use the Clipboard Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to a different category. (Limited to one category at a time)

How to use the Clipboard

USING THE
COPY TOOL

Use the Copy Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to multiple different categories.

How to use the Copy Tool

RUNNING
DEDUCTIONS

Running deductions is there to deduct the area of the doors and windows from masonry, plaster & paint.

How to Run Deductions

CREATING SETS

During the Takeoff process you may need to create sets for categories (eg. Foundations, Electrical etc.) that may have different requirements (eg. dimensions, material etc.)

How to Create Sets

PROVISIONAL
AMOUNTS

If your project has provisional amounts you can specify which categories (eg. Electrical) they apply to as well as specify points/measurements.
(Note: To add values to your provisional amounts you need to visit the Estimating tab)

How to Add Provisional Amounts

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jontystander

Jul 13, 2021

Hi There where do we find barge boards and fascia boards to calculate?

jontystander

Jul 13, 2021

Is the 7-Day Free trial all inclusive, will I be able to do a full quote?

jontystander

Jul 13, 2021

Why is it converting my foundations to m² and how do i see my m³

jontystander

Jul 22, 2021

The figure displayed in the excel report, does it include our profit / markup?

jontystander

Jul 22, 2021

How do i show categories and sub categories with items only no pricing.

jontystander

Jul 22, 2021

I'm stuck, I cannot add a new project, I have refreshed and logged in and out but this problem persists.

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TRAINING > TAKEOFF

TAKEOFF

CALIBRATE YOUR DRAWINGS

Calibrate your drawings to begin takeoff, by using the Calibrate Tool (On the right hand side) and single click on a point and double click on the end point.

LEVELS & PHASES

Switch between multiple levels and phases during the takeoff process.

MEASURING YOUR
DRAWINGS

Using the Category Nav-Bar (On the left hand side) select a category to begin measuring that category.

USING THE
CLIPBOARD

Use the Clipboard Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to a different category. (Limited to one category at a time)

USING THE
COPY TOOL

Use the Copy Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to multiple different categories.

RUNNING
DEDUCTIONS

Running deductions is there to deduct the area of the doors and windows from masonry, plaster & paint.

CREATING SETS

During the Takeoff process you may need to create sets for categories (eg. Foundations, Electrical etc.) that may have different requirements (eg. dimensions, material etc.)

PROVISIONAL
AMOUNTS

If your project has provisional amounts you can specify which categories (eg. Electrical) they apply to as well as specify points/measurements.
(Note: To add values to your provisional amounts you need to visit the Estimating tab)

POCKETQS FORUM

JOIN THE COMMUNITY, ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE IDEAS AND MORE...

Hi There where do we find barge boards and fascia boards to calculate?

Is the 7-Day Free trial all inclusive, will I be able to do a full quote?

Why is it converting my foundations to m² and how do i see my m³

The figure displayed in the excel report, does it include our profit / markup?

How do i show categories and sub categories with items only no pricing.

I'm stuck, I cannot add a new project, I have refreshed and logged in and out but this problem persists.

IntelliBuild

123 Joubert St, Parow, Cape Town, 7501

0861-101 848

info@intellibuild.co.za

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN

TO YOUR POCKETQS ACCOUNT

TRAINING > TAKEOFF

TAKEOFF

CALIBRATE YOUR DRAWINGS

Calibrate your drawings to begin takeoff, by using the Calibrate Tool (On the right hand side) and single click on a point and double click on the end point.

LEVELS & PHASES

Switch between multiple levels and phases during the takeoff process.

MEASURING YOUR DRAWINGS

Using the Category Nav-Bar (On the left hand side) select a category to begin measuring that category.

USING THE CLIPBOARD

Use the Clipboard Tool (Top right hand side) to save time and copy measurements to a different category. (Limited to one category at a time)

USING THE COPY TOOL

Use the Copy Tool (Top right hand side) to save time and copy measurements to multiple different categories.

RUNNING DEDUCTIONS

Running deductions is there to deduct the area of the doors and windows from masonry, plaster & paint.

CREATING SETS

During the Takeoff process you may need to create sets for categories (eg. Foundations, Electrical etc.) that may have different requirements (eg. dimensions, material etc.)

PROVISIONAL AMOUNTS

If your project has provisional amounts you can specify which categories (eg. Electrical) they apply to as well as specify points/measurements. (Note: To add values to your provisional amounts you need to visit the Estimating tab)

POCKETQS FORUM

JOIN THE COMMUNITY, ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE IDEAS AND MORE...

Hi There where do we find barge boards and fascia boards to calculate?

Is the 7-Day Free trial all inclusive, will I be able to do a full quote?

Why is it converting my foundations to m² and how do i see my m³

The figure displayed in the excel report, does it include our profit / markup?

How do i show categories and sub categories with items only no pricing.

I'm stuck, I cannot add a new project, I have refreshed and logged in and out but this problem persists.

IntelliBuild

123 Joubert St, Parow, Cape Town, 7501

0861-101 848

info@intellibuild.co.za

MEASURING YOUR
DRAWINGS

USING THE
CLIPBOARD

Use the Clipboard Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to a different category. (Limited to one category at a time)

USING THE
COPY TOOL

Use the Copy Tool (Top right hand side)
to save time and copy measurements to multiple different categories.

RUNNING
DEDUCTIONS

PROVISIONAL
AMOUNTS

If your project has provisional amounts you can specify which categories (eg. Electrical) they apply to as well as specify points/measurements.
(Note: To add values to your provisional amounts you need to visit the Estimating tab)