Takeoff – Keyboard Shortcuts
When creating your estimate utilizing the Buildertrend Takeoff feature, you have an array of Hotkey Shortcuts to help speed up the process.
Hotkeys are a key or combination of keys on your keyboard that provide quick access to a particular function within Takeoff.
Buildertrend Takeoff: Hotkey Shortcuts
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Key (W) |
Continue with – Select one layer/assembly under pages and click the (W) key, the Continue with popup will open. This will initiate the new layer/assembly on that page with all details minus the quantity. |
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Key (B) |
Box Mode – With an area or linear assembly engaged this hotkey will enable Box Mode, this will allow you to pull a box shape from top corner to opposite bottom corner. |
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Key (F) |
Free hand tool – Enables the Free hand tool for irregular drawing contours with your cursor. |
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Key (Ctrl + ^) |
Manual distance – Allows you to enter a designated distance and direction. |
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Key (Ctrl + Space) |
Start button – To start and stop the Start takeoff button. |
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Key (Esc) |
Stop button – To stop the Start takeoff button and save the layer. |
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Key (A) |
Add Node – Select one layer/assembly under pages, click the mark on the plan twice, this engages node mode. Single click a node and use the (A) key to ADD a node counterclockwise from the selected node. |
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Key (D) |
Delete Node – Single click the layer/assembly under pages, click the mark on the plan twice, this engages node mode. Single click a node and use the (D) key to DELETE the selected node. |
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Key (Ctrl + Z) |
To 'go back' a node on an active measurement. |
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Key (Hold Ctrl) |
Arc Tool – click the first node, release Ctrl, click the second node/high point, then click the third node/end of arc. |

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