Parameters and measurements

Each thing you measure is a takeoff — a named row that adds up its measurements as you draw. Pick the measurement type that matches what you're counting.

Choose a measurement type

In the left toolbar (Takeoffs mode), pick a tool:

1. Area — trace a polygon to measure square footage (slabs, walls, roofing).
2. Linear — trace a line for linear footage (trim, curb, fence).
3. Count — click each item to tally a count (fixtures, posts, outlets).
4. Calibrate — set or reset the sheet scale (see Upload and scale plans).

Draw a measurement

1. Pick a tool, then click on the plan to drop points.
2. For an area or linear takeoff, keep clicking to add points and double-click (or press Finish in the top bar) to close the shape.
3. The running total appears live in the Takeoffs panel on the right as you draw.

Change the unit

In the Takeoffs panel, click the unit next to a takeoff's value to switch it — for example ft² to yd² on an area, or LF to yd on a linear takeoff. The value converts automatically.

Derive volumes and sloped areas

Add a dimension to turn a flat measurement into something else without re-measuring.

1. In the Takeoffs panel, click Options on a takeoff row.
2. Add a derived input:
   • Area takeoffs can take a Depth (area × depth → volume) or a Pitch (flattens to a sloped area).
   • Linear takeoffs can take a Width (length × width → area), a Width + Depth (trench volume), or a Radius (pipe/cylinder volume).
3. Enter the value and unit. The derived result replaces the raw value in the row.

Organize takeoffs

• Click Group at the bottom of the Takeoffs panel to add a group, then drag takeoffs into it.
• Click a takeoff's name to rename it, or the color swatch to recolor it.
• Use the eye toggle to hide a takeoff on the drawing without deleting it.