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Square Takeoff

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Dimension Tool

Note Tool

Continue With

Enable Box Mode

Enable Free Hand Tool

Subtract From Area

Highlight

Rotate Page

Level Page

Manual Distance

Add Hyperlink

Page Overlay

The drop feature allows you to account for additional length traveling perpendicular to your linear takeoffs.

Linear Drop

Tools 

Enable Ortho

Paste as New

Copy, Cut & Paste

Delete

Enable a Legend for all Pages

Enable Legend

Enable Joist Legend

Enable Hover Label

Show All Layers

Hide All Layers

Options 

Did you know there is an easier way to delete your assemblies and folders in bulk? Learn more below!

Template Library Bulk Deletions

Did you know we have tools that provide you more space on your monitor for your takeoffs? Learn more below!

Maximize Your Work Space During Takeoff

Although we cannot add multiple scales to a single page, we have a pro tip for you. Learn more below!

How to Handle Two Scales on a Single Page

Did you know you can duplicate a project to preform multiple versions of the same job OR reuse an existing takeoff? Learn more below!

Duplicate Projects for Standard Plans & Project Variations

Did you know you can combine the Subtract from Area tool with Box Mode? Learn more below!

Elevate Subtract from Area Tool

Did you know there's a trick to adjusting page layer items? Learn more below!

How to Adjust Dimensions, Notes, Legend, Etc.

Did you know you can navigate back to your plans more efficiently using your browser refresh? Learn more below!

Navigate Back to Your Plans Quickly

Did you know you can re-order your assembly order within a plan? Learn more below!

Reorder Assemblies on a Plan

Learn how to use the auto count feature with these simple steps

Streamlining Counts with Auto-Count Feature

Square Takeoff AI can assist you with writing part formulas!

AI Formula Writer

This collection is designed and curated by our takeoff support specialist's. Explore pro tips to enhance your Takeoff experience! 

Pro Tips from The Specialists 

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