Count conditions describe takeoff objects best quantified as an each, such as a footing, column, or fixture.   If a count object attaches to or subtracts quantity FROM a Linear or Area Condition, use an Attachment.

Count condition Properties - General Tab

This is basic information about the count condition such as height/width/dept, color/pattern and the Quantity results required.

 

 

Count condition Results

Results are the totals for all the measurements taken for a particular condition. Results shown in the Condition window are for the current page only. To see the total for all pages, review the Takeoff or Worksheet tabs.

There are several Count result options available:

 

The Result selected determine which Units of Measure are available.

 

Count Quantities Results

Definition (bolded values are setup in Condition properties)

Count

The number of times this count condition is used on the current page

Total Height

The linear measurement vertically of all count conditions added together.

Count * Height

Perimeter

The linear measurement around the area of the count condition

Surface Area
(Top OR Bottom)

The upper or lower surface area of a count condition depending upon the shape selected.

  • Square: Count x width2

  • Rectangle: Count x width x depth

  • Circle: (width as the diameter) Count x width x pi

  • Triangle: (width as the length of one side of an equilateral triangle) Count x ½ width x height

Surface Area
(Top AND bottom)

The upper or lower surface area of a count condition depending upon the shape selected.

Twice the result of "Surface Area (Top or Bottom)"

Surface Area
(Single Width Side)

One width surface area of a count condition.

  • Count x Height x width

  • Available when using squares, rectangles and triangles for the shape

Surface Area
(Both Width Sides)

Two width surface areas of a count condition. Twice the results of "Surface Area (Single Width Side)".

  • Available when using square or rectangle shapes.

Surface Area
(Single Depth Side)

One depth surface area of a count condition.

  • Count x height x depth

  • Only available when a rectangle is the shape

Surface Area
(Both Depth Sides)

Two depth surface area of a count condition. Twice the results of "Surface Area (Both Depth Sides)".

  • Only available when using a rectangle as the shape

Surface Area
(All Sides)

The surface area of all width and depths combined.

  • Square: Count x height x width x 4

  • Rectangle: Count x ((height x width x 2) + (height x depth x 2))

  • Triangle: Count x height x width x 3

  • Circle: Count x circumference x height (circumference is calculated using the dimensions entered in Condition Properties)

Surface Area
(All Sides +

Top and Bottom)

The surface area of all width, top, bottom and depths combined.

Volume

The amount of mass of a count condition. Count x height x width and/or depth depending on the selected shape.

 

Count condition Properties - Advanced Tab

 

 

 

 

Connect / Tolerance

When checked, Count objects will automatically connect to Linear and Area takeoff objects when they are within the Tolerance distance.  This is useful for taking off outlets, fire protection devices and other objects that are attached TO a linear but do not affect the overall quantities of that linear (like an Attachment).  Count items do not need to fit on a linear object like Attachment but can move with linear objects, like an Attachment.

Display Name

When checked, a label showing the Condition Name is placed next to each takeoff object drawn in the Image window.

To adjust the Font/Color of the label, select an individual piece of takeoff and the Text Format toolbar displays.  Each label is adjusted separately.

Each label is limited to 9 characters, if your Condition Name exceeds 9 characters, it is displayed as "Condition...".

 

 

 

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