Adding Items to a Takeoff

There are two ways to add a component to a line of takeoff: 

Option 1:  Adding to an Existing Line of Takeoff

1. Double-click an existing line of takeoff from the Takeoff screen’s audit trail.  

2. Click the [Details] button on the vertical ribbon of the takeoff or click on the green cross icon.  

3. Click the Database tab and navigate through the material database to the item to add, or click the Global Items drop-down to switch to Global Assemblies and select the item/assembly to add.   Double-click to add the item or assembly. Use caution when using spec-driven assemblies.   

4. Repeat step 3 to add each component.  

5. Click OK to return to the Edit Takeoff dialog. By default, each item added is assigned a quantity equal to the takeoff length or count. 

6. Click OK to accept the changes and exit the Edit Takeoff dialog. 

Option 2:  Adding to the Current Line of Takeoff

1. Begin a new takeoff

2. Answer all variable questions, but do not click "OK" yet.

3. Click the [Details] button on the vertical ribbon of the takeoff or click the green cross icon.  

4. Click the Database tab and navigate through the material database to the item to add, or click the Global Items drop-down to switch to Global Assemblies and select the item/assembly to add.   Double-click to add the item or assembly. Use caution when using spec-driven assemblies.   

5. Repeat step 4 to add each component.  

6. Click OK to return to the Edit Takeoff dialog. By default, each item added is assigned a quantity equal to the takeoff length or count. 

7. Click OK to accept the changes and exit the Edit Takeoff dialog.