Step 1: Select a Template
1. Choose a drywall takeoff template.
2. Identify the wall height.
You have two template options:
Standard Linear
Wall Area (Linear Wall Area)
Both produce the same result, but the wall height is set in different steps.
Step 2: Configure Template Settings
1. Click the green button to begin setup.
2. Depending on your template:
Linear Wall Area
Enter wall height.
Select the number of wall sides.
Standard Linear
You will set wall height later in the Parts section.
3. Set the line thickness (this only affects how the line appears on screen).
Step 3: Go to Parts
1. Click Save and Go to Parts.
If Using Standard Linear:
Each part includes a wall height variable.
Click the “+” icon next to each part to adjust the height.
For All Templates:
Set the number of coats.
Adjust the waste percentage as needed.
(Optional) Add cost and markup:
Click the “+” icon next to each variable.
Costs are typically entered per sheet, per roll of joint tape, and per 5 gallon bucket of joint compound.
2. Once all settings are complete, click Save and Close.
Step 4: Perform the Takeoff
The measuring tool will start automatically.
Trace the walls on your plan.
Doors and Windows:
You can either:
Measure straight through them, or
Measure around them manually.
If measuring around openings, adjust your waste percentage accordingly.
Step 5: Finish Measuring
Press Escape on your keyboard or click Stop to end the takeoff.
Step 6: Generate Reports
1. Navigate to Reports → Estimate.
2. Review calculated quantities, including:
Drywall sheets
Tape
Joint compound