Electrical Takeoffs

Choose the electrical assembly you want to measure.

The Starter Package includes:

· Outlets & Switches

· Ceiling Fixtures

· Conduit

· Conduit Connectors

· Electrical Wire

The measurement method depends on the template you select:

Count Templates

· Outlets & Switches

· Ceiling Fixtures

· Conduit Connectors

Linear Templates

· Conduit

· Electrical Wire

1. Select the template.

2. Click the green button to begin setup.

The initial setup is preconfigured and ready to use.

1. Click Save and Go to Parts.

For all templates:

· Modify part properties as needed.

· Adjust the waste percentage.

· (Optional) Add material cost and markup by clicking the + icon next to each variable.

If using the built-in Drop feature:

· Set the Drop Length.

· Set the Drop Quantity.

If using the L hotkey while measuring:

· Set Drop Length to 0.

· Set Drop Quantity to 0.

Once all settings are complete, click Save and Close.

· The measuring tool starts automatically.

· Click each outlet, switch, ceiling fixture, or conduit connector on the plan.

· Click once to begin measuring.

· Continue clicking along the conduit or wire path.

· Double-click to complete each run.

If using the L hotkey:

· Press L while measuring anywhere the wire drops to an outlet, switch, ceiling fixture, or other electrical device.

· Continue measuring after placing each drop.

Press Escape on your keyboard or click Stop to end the takeoff.

1. Navigate to Reports → Estimate.

2. Review calculated quantities, including:

· Electrical wire

· Conduit

· Outlets

· Switches

· Ceiling fixtures

· Conduit connectors

· Material costs

· Labor

· Totals

For additional reporting options, see Estimate Report.