Takeoff Tool Interface Overview

The takeoff tool interface is designed to support automatic detection, review, refinement, and export of quantities—all from a single workspace. This overview explains the main areas of the interface and how each section is used during the takeoff process.

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Left Panel Overview

The left panel contains the primary tools used to review and manage takeoff data. Moving from right to left, each tab serves a specific function.

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Legend

The Legend displays the automatic takeoff results generated when drawings are uploaded.

Elements are organized into folders, commonly including:

• Spaces
• Objects
• Walls

Each folder contains items detected automatically by the system. Folders can be expanded or collapsed, and individual elements can be toggled on or off to control visibility on the drawing.

This allows you to:

• Review automatically detected quantities
• Visually verify layout and scope
• Make corrections or adjustments
• Focus on specific elements of the drawing

Objects, Walls and Spaces

Within the Walls folder, individual wall segments detected by the system are listed. These can be toggled on or off to verify continuity, length, and coverage.

The Objects folder includes elements such as doors, fixtures, and other components identified directly from the drawing. All detected items are generated automatically from the uploaded plans, without manual input.

The Spaces folder includes area elements, such as rooms.. All detected items are generated automatically from the uploaded plans, without manual input.

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Chat

The Chat tab is the primary interaction point within the takeoff tool.

Here, you can ask questions about the drawing or request takeoff data in table format. For example, you can request a table listing all doors shown on the current sheet.

When a table is generated:

• The table appears in the interface
• Corresponding elements are highlighted directly on the drawing

This visual link between data and graphics allows for quick validation of takeoff results.

Saving and Exporting Tables

Any table generated through the chat can be:

• Saved for later use
• Copied
• Exported to Excel
• Exported directly into Contractor Foreman Import Template

This creates a direct workflow from drawings to estimating, reducing duplicate entry and manual work.

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Table Takeoffs

The Table Takeoffs tab stores all saved tables created during the takeoff process.

This section functions as a centralized workspace where all takeoff tables remain accessible as you continue reviewing drawings and building estimates.

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Prompts Library

The Prompts Library allows you to save frequently used prompts as reusable templates.

Saved prompts automatically populate the chat and generate takeoffs when selected. This is especially useful for repetitive tasks such as:

• Flooring takeoffs
• Door schedules
• Room-based area calculations

Using saved prompts improves consistency and efficiency across projects.

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Right Panel Tools

The right panel contains tools used to inspect, refine, and supplement the automatic takeoff. From top to bottom, these include:

• Select Objects – inspect detected elements
• Measure Lines – verify dimensions and confirm scale accuracy
• Search Element – locate specific items within the drawing
• Draw Tools – manually add areas, lines, or count-based items

These tools allow manual control where additional verification or adjustments are required.

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Navigation and Scale Controls

At the top center of the screen, navigation controls allow you to return to the main project and switch between drawing sheets.

At the bottom right, the Calibrate Scale button remains available at all times, allowing scale verification or adjustment whenever needed.

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Summary

The takeoff tool interface combines automatic detection, visual validation, manual refinement, and direct export into a single workflow. Each panel and tool is designed to support accuracy, efficiency, and clarity throughout the takeoff process.

With the interface understood, the next step is applying these tools to build detailed takeoffs step by step.

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