Module 03 of 5

Takeoff Types

Count, Section Length, Continuous Length, Area, plus annotation, highlight, arc, circle, rectangle, and positive/negative measurement. The actual quantity-takeoff workflow.

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CountUse Count for items such as doors, windows, and piers. See Takeoff Count and Drawing View for details on how to measure counts.
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Section LengthUse Section Length to measure straight lines. Each line has only two points, a beginning and an end. Section Length calculates linear feet for English scale and linear meters for metric scale. See Tak
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Continuous LengthUse Continuous length to measure the length of lines that change direction or contain curves. Continuous Length calculates linear feet for English scale and linear meters for metric scale. See Takeoff
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AreaArea calculates square feet for English scale and square meters for metric scale. See Takeoff Area and Drawing View for details on how to measure areas. While calculating an area, the perimeter is cal
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Takeoff Type (display)This indicator displays the takeoff type (count, section length, continuous length, or area) of the selected cell. If a blank cell is selected, the indicator displays none.
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ArcAfter entering at least one point while measuring continuous lengths or areas, press the Arc button on the toolbar or select the Arc command from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The arc command can a
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CircleTo measure the circumference or area of a circle, press the Circle button on the toolbar or select the Circle command from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The circle command can also be assigned a sh
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RectangleTo measure the perimeter or area of a rectangle, press the Rectangle button on the toolbar or select the Rectangle command from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The rectangle command can also be assig
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AnnotateAnnotation allows a comment regarding the takeoff to be placed on the drawing. After pressing the annotate button, or selecting Annotate from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu, left click on the desired
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Positive and Negative MeasurementsBidScreen XL is capable of measuring both positive and negative areas and lengths. Normally takeoffs are positive - subsequent measurements are added to the total. Negative measurements are subtracted
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HighlightHighlighting is used to draw attention to items or comments on the drawing by surrounding them with a polygon. After pressing the Hightlight button, or selecting the Highlight command from the Edit Me
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Delete Last PointWhile measuring, the last point entered can be deleted by selecting Delete Last Point from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The Delete Last Point command can also be assigned a shortcut key. By defaul
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Delete All PointsTo remove all points in the current measurement, select Delete All Points Delete Last Point from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The Delete All Point command can also be assigned a shortcut key. By d
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Close Area/End LineThis command is used only when measuring areas or continuous lengths. For areas, this command draws a line segment from the last entered point to the first point, closing the area. The program is then
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Stop TakeoffThis action closes the takeoff window and returns to Excel. The currently selected cell is updated with the takeoff information. This command can be accessed from the Edit Menu, the Popup Menu or by p
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Cancel TakeoffThis action closes the takeoff window and returns to Excel. All changes to the current takeoff are discarded. This command can be accessed from the Edit Menu, the Popup Menu or by pressing the red X b
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Select ObjectTo modify or delete an object pick Select Object from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu. The Select Object command can also be assigned a shortcut key. By default this action is unassigned. After select
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Takeoff ObjectsTakeoff objects are the building blocks of a measurement. There are five objects, but not all are present in a given measurement. Point - only used in count measurements Line - used in section and con
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Takeoff Popup MenuThe Popup menu is activated by pressing the right mouse button while in the Drawing View. It contains commands to: Annotate Arc Close Area/End Line Circle Delete All Points Delete Last Point Highlight
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TakeoffThis option controls the display during takeoffs. It can assume one of two values: Show Current Cell - Only the takeoff associated with the current cell is displayed in the Drawing View Show All Cells
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Takeoff OverviewMeasurements are make (taken off) in the takeoff window. Points are selected and lines are drawn with left clicks of the mouse in the Drawing View. The results of the measurement are displayed on the
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Takeoff CountClick the left mouse button on the drawing to record each item. Record the quantity count into Excel, by pressing the green check mark or selecting Stop Takeoff command from the Edit Menu or the Popup
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Takeoff Section LengthLeft click the beginning of the line and then the end of the line. When one line is finished, BidScreen XL is ready to start a new line. To record the length measurement into the Excel cell, press the
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Takeoff Continuous LengthSimply click on points along the line, or trace it by holding down the left mouse button while moving along the line. End the line by selecting Close Area/End Line from the Edit Menu or the Popup Menu
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Takeoff AreaClick on points along the perimeter, or trace it by holding down the left mouse button while moving along the perimeter. End the area by selecting Close Area/End Line from the Edit Menu or the Popup M
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Takeoff Popup MenuWhen doing takeoffs, the popup menu contains commands to: Annotate Arc Close Area/End Line Circle Delete All Points Delete Last Point Highlight Negative Line or Area Pan Positive Line or Area Rectangl
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Select Object Popup MenuWhen Selecting Objects, the takeoff popup menu contains the following commands: Edit... Move Delete Object Cancel
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Edit...This command only applies to annotations. It will display the annotation dialog, allowing editing of the annotation text.
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MoveThis command only applies to annotations. Select this command, then left click on the desired location of the upper left corner of the annotation.
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Delete ObjectThis command applies to all takeoff objects. It will delete the entire object.
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CancelThis command cancels select object and returns to normal measurement.
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MeasurementWhen down numerical measurements associated with the takeoff will be printed. When up, the measurements will not be shown.
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TakeoffWhen down, the takeoff will be printed. When up, it will not be shown.