Changing the Quantity

To change the quantity of the takeoff:

1. Double-click the takeoff line 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. Double-click any of the takeoff components.

a. To change the quantity of all components in the takeoff, click the Count or Length measurement variable within the Measurement Information section of the Edit Takeoff dialog. Type in the new value and click the check or press Enter. All components of the takeoff related to this measurement are adjusted to reflect the new value.

b. To change the quantity of a single component in the takeoff, click the appropriate Quantity cell within the Item Information area of the dialog, type in the new value, and press Enter.

3. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Edit Takeoff dialog.

4. Select the Finish option from the Takeoff menu or click the Finish icon from the toolbar to save.

5. Specify a new takeoff description, or to keep the existing description, click OK or press Enter.