Quantity Takeoff 2011 Essentials
Online Training

Quantity Takeoff 2011 Essentials Online Training will help the user gain an understanding of the basic functions of the Quantity Takeoff software. This will include introduction to the program, proper workflows, and how to best use the data for cost analysis. We cover creating a project, working with catalogs, performing takeoff with 3 Dimensional model files (DWF files), 2 Dimensional (DWF, DWG) files, and 2 Dimensional image files (PDF, JPG, GIF, TIF.)

Introduction

Creating a New Project and Setting Preferences

• Creating a New Project
• Getting to Know the Working Environment
• Project Settings
• Preferences

Using the Pallettes

• The Documents Pallette
• The Properties Pallette
• The Navigator Pallette
• The Model Pallette
• The Takeoff Pallette

Takeoff Basics

• Creating and Editing Item Properties
• Creating an Assembly Takeoff Item
• Using the Formula Editor

Takeoff Methods

• Using the Model Takeoff
• Adding Items to the Catalog
• Using the Workbook
• Search Takeoff
• Single-click Auto Takeoff
• DWF Takeoff
• Manual Takeoff Tools
• Annotating Drawing Sheets

Exporting Data

• Creating a Takeoff Legend
• Generating Reports
• Summary

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