Linear Component Tools:

• Line Tool: Measures straight distances between two points.

• Polyline Tool: Measures the cumulative length over multiple points.

• Arc Tool:

Area Component Tools:

• Rectangle Tool: Measures rectangular areas.

• Polygon Tool: Measures areas with irregular shapes.

Count Tools:

• Count Tallies the number of items (e.g., doors, windows) on a plan.

Volume Component Tools:

• Area with Depth: Calculates volume by applying a depth to an area.

Taking Linear Components:

1. Select the Line Tool: Click on the "Line" icon in the toolbar.

2. Start Component: Click on the starting point on the plan.

3. Option for Arc. Hold A

4. End Component: Click on the end point.

5. The Component’s calculated length.

6. Name and Categorize: Enter a name for the component. Assign it to a group or category.

Measuring Areas:

1. Select the Polygon Tool: Click on the “Polygon” icon. Double-click to close the shape and complete the component.

2. Input Details: Name the area Component. Assign it to a group or category.

Counting Items:

1. Select the Count Tool: Click on the "Count" icon.

2. Identify Items: Click on each instance of the item on the plan. Each click increments the count.

3. Finalize Count: The total count is displayed. Name the count Component and assign it accordingly.

Measuring Volumes:

1. Measure Area: Use the Polygon Tool to define the base area.

2. Apply Depth: In the Component Panel, enter the depth or height.

3. Calculate Volume: The software calculates the volume automatically.

Managing Components:

1. Create New Groups: In the Side panel, click "New Group". Name the Group (e.g., "Framing", "HVAC").

2. Assign Components to Groups: When creating a Component, select the desired Group.

3. Toggle Group by type or Group by having measurements in plans

Editing Measurements:

Copying & Pasting Measurements:

Duplicating Components

Reassigning Measurements

Annotations

Template Library:

• Import components or Templates of components from your database or a TrueBuilt database to start takeoff.

Real-Time Collaboration:

Simultaneous Editing:

• Multiple users can work on the same plan concurrently.

• Lead Estimator Assigned at Project Creation has full permissions

Live Updates:

• Changes are visible to all team members in real-time.

Commenting & Discussions:

• Add Comments: Right-click on a Component or plan area and select "Add Comment".

• Reply to Comments: Engage in discussions directly within the plan.

• Notifications: Receive alerts when comments are added or replied to.

• Share Takeoffs with others