WARNING: The Digital Takeoff Archive Tool (DTAT) must be installed on a computer which has a Digital Takeoff SQL database installed, as well as a copy of Estimating.
The Digital Takeoff Archive Tool is installed from the main Estimating screen.
Use the following procedure to install the Digital Takeoff Archive Tool.
From the main Estimating screen, go to Utilities > Install DTArchive Tool.
The InstallShield Wizard will prepare to install. At the Welcome screen, click Next.
At the Destination Folder screen, select Next to accept the default location and continue or select Change to browse to a new location for the DTArchive install.
At the Ready to Install window, click Install.
The InstallShield Wizard Complete screen displays. Click Finish.
The Digital Takeoff Archive
tool is now installed.
The Digital Takeoff Archive Tool is run from the main Estimating screen.
Once the DTAT is installed, it can be run from the main Estimating screen. Go to Utilities > Run DT Archive Tool.
Note: You must have Administrator privileges to properly use the DTAT.
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