Analyzing Takeoff Totals Using the Takeoff Tab
The Takeoff tab enables you to view quantity breakdowns of your Conditions according to results indicated in the Condition Properties dialog (i.e. Linear Feet, Square Feet, Each). The Takeoff tab is setup similar to a spreadsheet.
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CAUTION: If you delete a condition from the Takeoff tab or Worksheet tab, all associated takeoff is permanently and irretrievably deleted from the project. |
You also have the option to see Takeoff Totals, Takeoff and Typical Group/Area Totals or just Individual Typical Group Totals. See the next article for more information.
You can group these totals by Areas, Zones, Type and Pages. Simply right-click anywhere on the Takeoff tab and select/deselect the various grouping options. When grouping, the group order is Pages, Type, Zones then Areas.
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NOTE: When you group the Takeoff tab by more than one or two selections, it can get a bit unwieldy. The example below shows how a very simple, two page plan with only three conditions can get very detailed if you choose all 4 of the group-by options. |
- To sort Takeoff, click on the desired column header (i.e.No., Name, Height), an arrow will appear next to the group title. A down arrow will sort in descending order, and an up arrow in ascending.
- To rearrange the columns, select the header of the column you want to move and drag the column to the desired location.
- To resize a column, click and hold on either side of the column header to bring up the Resizing icon,
. Drag the edge of the column to the left or right to achieve desired width.
Printing the Takeoff tab
The Takeoff tab Report will print with the same sort established on the Takeoff tab. Simply click the Print Preview 
button when you are viewing the Takeoff tab to generate the report.
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Additional Information: You can also export the Takeoff or Worksheet tab Reports, see Exporting Bids, Takeoff and Worksheet tabs in the next section. |
