Starting a Takeoff

OBJECTIVE

To begin collecting & organizing takeoff measurements in Redline™ Takeoff

BACKGROUND

Manage your jobs efficiently with real-time collaboration based on the most up-to-date information available. Give everyone on your team - from foremen to architects to subs - centralized project plans, tasks, documents and more. Redline™ Planroom gives you the tools you need to connect office and field, so you can build better, faster and smarter.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Company users must have a license to access Redline Takeoff.
• Review the Redline Sheet Requirements to ensure your plans are scanned correctly.

STEPS TO START A TAKEOFF

1. Navigate to the desired project via the Left Sidebar 
2. Select the Takeoff category 
3. Open the Sheet you wish to edit 
4. Click Set Calibration from the Right Sidebar
   
5. Click and Drag to draw your calibration line 
   1. Enter your calibration values in either Imperial or Metric units.
   2. To edit the measurement at any time, click the calibration line and adjust the measurements on the Right Sidebar.
6. Close the Calibration Details once values have been entered
7. Next, add a Dimension Group
   1. Takeoffs can be organized by group (i.e. room, phase, material, etc.)
8. Name the Dimension Group, and enter any Details or Notes
9. Then, it's time to start measuring! On the Right Sidebar, choose Start New Takeoff
10. Fill in the appropriate fields - be sure to choose the desired measurement type!
    1. Available measurement types include: Area, Perimeter, Linear, Pitched Linear, Volume, Count, Stamp Count, Wall Surface Area, Wall Volume, Roof
11. Click Start Measuring
12. Create the drawing by clicking and dragging on the Sheet
    1. If you need to adjust the Sheet during measuring, complete the drawing, adjust the sheet, and select the tool from the Left Sidebar to continue
13. When your measurement is complete, click Finish Measuring at the top-center of Takeoff
    
14. You can now continue to add new measurements by clicking New Takeoff on the Right Sidebar

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

• Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Redline Takeoff can be found in the article FAQ: Redline Takeoff. 
• If you need additional assistance, chat with a Specialist by clicking the orange Chat icon located in the bottom left corner or visit the UDA support page for additional options.