Plan Takeoff 2: Measuring tools
Each tool suits a kind of quantity: lengths for runs, areas for surfaces, counts for items, and walls, roofs and cubic for wall area, sloped roof area and volume.
How to
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Lengths
Dimension checks a single straight length; Linear measures a continuous run such as walls, skirting or pipework. Double-click to finish.
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Areas and counts
Area traces a shape for its square metres; Count places a marker on each item and keeps a running total.
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More takeoff tools
Walls gives wall area from length and height, Set Length draws a line of a set length, Roof applies the pitch, and Cubic gives volume from area and thickness.
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Accuracy aids
Snap attaches points to existing points and edges; Ortho keeps lines horizontal or vertical.