How To Run a Takeoff Without a Set of Plans

You will still have the ability to run a Takeoff, without a set of plans.

To begin, launch Buildertrend Takeoff. Click the (+) and select Blank Page.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000Fmsrt

You will want to Scale the blank page based off of the largest measurement of the room.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000Fmswj

Use the Enable Ortho feature to ensure you have a straight line on your blank page. This feature is located under the Options tab.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000FmrRC

Any Notes that need to be added, can be done under the Tools tab.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000Fmt4n

Once the scale is set properly, you will utilize the Linear tool to set a Y-axis dimension on your blank page.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000FmtBF

Once you click on the Linear tab, update the below:

  • Linear Name

  • Linear Type – (Standard Linear)

  • Linear Width

  • Linear Color

Then click Start.rtaImage?eid=ka0PB0000001pQH&feoid=00NPB000004CogM&refid=0EMPB00000FmoQ6

To view a live readout of measurements, select the Options tab and click on Enable Hover Label.image

Once enabled, utilize the Linear tool for all known room dimensions, that way you can show the length of each individual wall.image

As a best practice:

  • Continue to use the Notes feature to track updates for each measurement and needed materials.

  • As you apply your Assemblies, continue to utilize the Enable Hover Label feature to view measurements for each area.

 

 

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