Online descriptions are available for almost every issue you might run in. With OCR-powered auto-count capabilities, OST can streamline the takeoff process.
This is the great thing about a software that is a takeoff software and nothing else: the software does not pretend to be an estimating software and by focusing on takeoff, the software does a great job. What is On-Screen Takeoff On-Screen Takeoff by ConstructConnect is an intelligent takeoff solution that utilizes drag-and-drop capabilities and built-in OCR to build more accurate takeoffs that reduce costs and improve accuracy to bid and win more work in less time. There are much more pros and features available than any other takeoff software. Overlay: changes in drawings can made visible by using the new drawing as an overlay on top of the old drawing: you will automatically see, what changed. Second window: the program allows you to open a second window, to have another drawing (details etc.) open while you work on your first drawing. Multi-takeoff: This is an outstanding feature, saving a lot of time: mark several conditions (takeoff-items) and do your takeoff: the takeoff will be done for each of the simultaneously! All though the viewing tools are quick and easy, I would still very much prefer using BlueBeam for looking through an overall set of drawings. On-Screen Takeoff (OST) is well suited for doing either quick takeoffs or getting into an elaborate, detailed takeoff.
Takeoff description: each takeoff (condition) has a name as well as a field for notes where you can put a full description of your item. I think most of the reasoning was just provided on the previous pros and cons questions. Takeoffs: Each takeoff can have up to three different quantities - whatever you need.
Zones: Creating zones (and organize them on a separate layer) helps to split your takeoff according to the zones - fully automated! Turning layers on/off helps you to work with multiple takeoffs on one drawing. Layers: Similar to CAD-Software, you can create layers (even as Master layers which will be available for all projects) and assign a layer to each takeoff. Fully customizable, conditions can be used as a CSI-Code structure.
Conditions: This is the main structure to organize your takeoff. This product offers you a lot of options to structure your takeoff: