13.04.00 typical groups
Typical Groups video
Typical Groups allows for adding repeating areas of takeoff into your Bid quickly and efficiently. Unlike Typical Areas which simply multiply takeoff quantities, Typical Groups show physical takeoff objects on the plans.
It is important to understand how Typical Group Frames and Typical Group Markers work before attempting to use this feature. Read this and the following articles carefully before proceeding.
The difference between Typical Areas and Typical Groups is that when a Typical Group Marker is placed on the plan, actual takeoff can be shown unlike Typical Areas which is simply a quantity multiplier. Typical Groups are useful if you have to print out the plans including takeoff or if you are going to use Digital Production Control.
Typical Groups are stored at the top of the Conditions list in the Conditions window.
To add a new Typical Group,
Double-click the Typical Group header, or
Click the Typical Groups header once
to select it and then click 
located at
the bottom of the Conditions window, or
Right-click anywhere in the Conditions window and select New > Typical Groups from the context menu - the Typical Group Properties dialog appears
You can change a normal Condition Properties Typical Groups can be added from the standard Condition Properties Window by choosing 'Typical Group' in the Style drop-down - the dialog box will change to the Typical Group Properties dialog box.
Notice the Typical Group Properties dialog box is similar to the Condition Properties dialog box but shows fewer fields. The estimator must name the Typical Group, select the layer on which it resides, and define its appearance (the color and shape of the marker, read the next two articles for more information).
It is recommended that the Typical Group be given a descriptive name - for example <Room Type 2, 10'00" Ceiling> so it is clear what it defines. Typical Groups are HEIGHT specific.
Field |
Description |
Style |
Displays Typical Group by default and is required. If the Style is changed to a Condition Style, the dialog becomes the Condition Properties Dialog. |
Name |
Displays the Name of the Typical Group - be as descriptive as possible - especially with regard to Height. |
Layer |
Displays the Layer to which this Typical Group is assigned. While optional, it is recommended to assign Typical Groups to a specific area. The Typical Group's layer works in concert with the layer(s) for takeoff objects included in the Typical Group Frame. They layers may be turned on/off individually to show/hide selected takeoff or the layer to which the Typical Group itself is assigned can be turned off hiding all takeoff contained in this Typical Group. |
Cond. No. |
Displays the Number of the Typical Group. Can be changed to any unused number. |
Width |
Width of the Typical Group Marker (a larger width makes that marker easier to see when used on subsequent pages - this does not affect any quantities) |
Color |
Color of the Typical Group Frame and Typical Group Markers |
Pattern |
Fill pattern of the Typical Group Markers |
Shape |
Shape of the Typical Group Markers |
Quantity 1 |
Counts the number of times the Typical Group is used on each page |
Notes |
Enter Notes about the Typical Group |
As soon as you save the Typical Group, a prompt to draw Typical Group Frame is displayed. Review the next article for more information on drawing Typical Group Frames.