TakeCost

You can perform takeoffs from survey drawings or plan views, as long as the file can be properly scaled.

How do I do takeoffs from a survey or plan view?

Setting a height when creating linear measurements.

How do I edit the height when doing a linear measurement?

Use the Measure Tool to confirm that your drawings are scaled correctly and your takeoffs are accurate.

How can I verify the height or accuracy of a takeoff?

Learn the most useful TakeCost hotkeys, including shortcuts for measurements, cutouts, undo/redo, and how to view the full hotkey list.

Time-Saving Hotkey Tips

Learn why AutoTake may not trigger on exterior elevation drawings and how renaming your page helps the system recognize and run the AI correctly.

Why isn’t AutoTake working on my exterior elevation project?

TakeCost doesn’t support duplicating measurements, but you can select a measurement and press N to quickly add more of the same material.

Can I copy or duplicate measurements on the same sheet?

Learn how takeoff quantities automatically flow into your worksheet and proposal in TakeCost—no exporting or manual entry required.

How do I import quantities from a takeoff into a proposal?

You can add labour to your estimate using either fixed costs or production-based rates tied to your takeoff quantities.

How do I add labour & subcontractor cost?

Learn how to add profit and markup in TakeCost by creating or editing line items in the worksheet. This article explains where markup is entered, how profit is calculated automatically,…

How do I add profit and markup to my estimate?

Learn what Box Mode is in TakeCost and how it lets you quickly draw rectangular measurements using the Area or Linear tools.

What is Box Mode?

Learn how to create an estimate in TakeCost with or without a takeoff. This article explains how to upload drawings and send quantities to the worksheet, or build an estimate…

How to do an Estimate?

Estimating & Takeoff Tools

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