Step 1: Set the Drawing Scale
Before starting your takeoff:
Click the Scale dropdown at the top
Select a standard scale or set manually
Click Validate
📌 Accurate scale = accurate quantities
Step 2: Take the Measurement
Select the Area tool from the bottom toolbar
Click around the perimeter of the space
Press Enter to complete the shape
💡 You can measure any shape, not just rectangles
Step 3: Assign a Material (Right-Hand Properties Panel)
Once your area is drawn, assign what it represents.
Look to the right-hand Properties panel
Use the search field to find a material (e.g., Concrete Slab)
Or click + Create to add a new one
📌 New Update: Material selection is now handled directly inside the Properties panel, making it faster to apply and edit without leaving the drawing.
Step 4: Review Quantities & Apply
Quantities appear instantly in the Sheet Quantities panel
Adjust:
Thickness
Waste
Reinforcement
Finishing
Click Apply to finalize.
What Happens Next?
Quantities update in real time
Everything stays connected to your estimate
Ready for pricing and proposals