Formula Library Lists
Here is a great video for our Advanced zzTakeoff users. watch this and learn how to reuse standard and custom formulas in zzTakeoff!Few readers"If" "then" Statements with Math.js in zzTakeoff!
Looking to learn more about advanced formulas with math.js in zzTakeoff NUMERICAL IF THEN STATEMENTS Let’s start with the basic explanation and practice and there are a couple ways to skin the cat. I like this style of expression as it helps be build better formulas. For this I made a custom property pipe size which is a dropdown with 6,8 and 12” pipe sizes, It starts like this: · if- always small letters outsidFew readersTrue or False Statements with Math.js in zzTakeoff!
Looking to learn more about advanced formulas with math.js in zzTakeoff? This is a great video to watch. We learn more about true or false statements by using checkboxes, && and charactersFew readersSome New Math Functions for our Users
Some New Math Functions that are fun to use: Alt Name: Use the alt name if your item name is going to change. The alt name will give you the ability to keep a constant name regardless of what it is your item name is. if you would like to set an Alt name to refer to click on the top right corner or the property name you would like to connect to and click on the gear and select Alt Name. Then give the property a new name and close. When you use the sibling code ./New Name/Name see beFew readersUsing SUM Formulas
Not only does zzTakeoff allow you to inherit down information for parent properties, but now you can sum up from child items. Watch and see how easy it is in zzTakeoffFew readersIF THEN Statements and More
A Full explanation of IF THEN Statements NUMERICAL IF THEN STATEMENTS Let’s start with the basic explanation and practice and there are a couple ways to skin the cat. I like this style of expression as it helps be build better formulas. For this I made a custom property pipe size which is a dropdown with 6,8 and 12” pipe sizes, It starts like this: · if- always small letters outside of any brackets. It starts off with an answer to your formula question. Your questions could be simpFew readersSum Function
New Sum Function Now in zztakeoff you can sum certain properties up to the parent item if you like. If you would like to create or use an existing property, when you are ready turn the property into a formula by clicking on the gear on the right top corner of the property window. Common Formulas sum('area') this will sum the areas of any child items sum('volume') this will sum the volume, this might return cubic feet, so you may have to keep an eye on thatFew readersUsing Text Properties in Formulas
In zzTakeoff you can now use Text Properties in your formulas. Follow along as disciver how easy it is in zzTakeoff.Few readersUsing Math js String Formulas
Follow along as we dive deeper into some cool math.js formulas. In this video we cover joining two expressions together using the && symbols.Few readersCreating Custom Variables in zzTakeoff
Watch this video to discover how to create Custom VariablesFew readersAdvanced Tutorial in Adding Custom Properties
This video will walk you through the import task of creating custom variables in zzTakeoffPopularTutorial on Batch inserting Templates intozzTakeoff with Cost Codes, or any other property you would like to use in your Product List
Wow, this video can really get your templates into shape, with inserting custom properties into your Product List.Few readersSetting Up Product Lists, Templates and Items in zzTakeoff
Let's review some useful tutorials on how to effectively build templates for estimating in zzTakeoff. Please note that this is a tutorial for advanced users that intend on build estimating templates. If you are using zzTakeoff for just takeoffs, then this video is for informational purposes onSome readers3 Ways to Create Labor Calculations in zzTakeoff
If you are planning on calculating labor in zzTakeoff, please watch this video. It will explain three ways I used to make labor assemblies. We can build a crew with Individual Labor classifications, or use Labor Factors and leverage rates for the crew, or even use a production rate with the number of workers in the crew.Few readers