Takeoff Options

There are several options which you can set in Takeoff that control how takeoff is carried out. These include Unit of Measurement, Insulation, Dimensions, Takeoff Menu, Size, Formula, and more.

You can access the Takeoff options in the following ways:

• From the Open Section window upon entering Takeoff.
• Directly in the Takeoff window, with the Options Bar displayed.
• By selecting File > Options > Takeoff Options in the Takeoff window.
• By selecting Data > Data Set Maintenance > Takeoff Options from the main menu.

Set the following takeoff options as needed:

• Manage Levels By - Select how your levels are displayed in the window below.
  The drop-down list under Manage Options By can be used to select a Level Type to use when managing options (instead of a Section). If no options are defaulted for the Level Type, the options for the active section will be used. When making changes to Level Type options, your changes will only apply to sections that have not yet been entered in Takeoff. If Section options are not defined and have not been entered, the Job/Estimate defaults are used when entering Takeoff.
• Retain Active Levels Between Sections - Select the check box to have active Levels to remain active when switching to another Section.
• Retain Active Scale - Select the check box to use the same scale when you change drawings on your digitizer, instead of having to specify the scale for each drawing. This setting is specific to you and does not affect others. If you select the check box, you cannot set the scale. If you don't select the check box, the scale changes according to the takeoff options set for that section or level.

Use the following links for information on each tab:

• Takeoff Options tab: Options
• Takeoff Options tab: Dimensions
• Takeoff Options tab: Styles
• Takeoff Options tab: Specifications
• Takeoff Options tab: Design Specs