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TO YOUR POCKETQS ACCOUNT
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.
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)
