• zzTakeoff WBS Boot Camp Tutorial- (Work Breakdown Structure)

  Watch this video if you would like to learn more about organizing your templates, reports and takeoffs. See how Custom Properties can be used, inserted and managed as needed. Try out the drag and drop feature as well! (Work Breakdown Structure)Popular

• Building Templates Boot Camp

  If you are new to zzTakeoff and are new to building Templates, this is a great boot camp style video to watch. Watch as we build a template from scratch to the final product. We Cover The importance of Product Lists The Description Formula The importance of Custom Variables Duplicating Templates, and Items for Speed and Consistency Custom Formulas on the Fly Changing Item types from labor to equipment and materials... CheckiPopular

• Batch Insert Products into zzTakeoff Part 2

  Follow along as I explain some of the newest features in zzTakeoff. In this video we will cover the newly updated process of batch inserting products into zzTakeoff. 00:00 Introduction 00:07 Feature Updates for Batch Insert Product Lists 00:27 A Quick look at our Product List in Excel 01:00 A brief look at Custom Properties 01:37 Creating a New List 01:53 When your Excel sheet doesn’t match your Insert Product List 02:01 Re-Ordering ouPopular

• Delete a Project From Your Workspace

  If have a project that you would like to delete from your workspace, follow along with this Tips and Tricks video and learn how to delete a project or even archive a project in a new project folder.Some readers

• zzTakeoff Workspace Boot Camp Tutorial

  Hi All, Let's put on our boots and learn more about how versatile zzTakeoff's workspace environment is and how to organize your projects and estimates. This is a must see, for multiple ZZ users and workspaces. Learn how to: Organize your Workspace by Folder Drag and Drop Projects into Folders Move Projects from Workspace to Workspace Duplicate Projects Delete ProjectsFew readers

• Delete an Existing Overlay

  Follow along as we delete and remove an existing overlay in zzTakeoff, just navigate to your pages tab on the left side of your screen, select the page where the overlay is located and scroll down below any takeoffs on that page and you will see your overlay. Right on it and delete!Few readers

• Using Counts and Calculating Volume

  Using Counts and Calculating Volume Did you know that in our latest update, you can use the count tool for measuring volume? Watch this video it will walk you through making volume measurements while using the count tool.Few readers

• Creating a Proposal Letter in zzTakeoff

  It's easy to create a proposal letter in zzTakeoff! Try it free at https://www.zztakeoff.com/ To Learn more, watch this 3 minute video that walks you through export to Excel and import to a Word template. It really turns our nice!Few readers

• Feature Release- Snapping, Highlight Cells in Reports, Snap Shots, Search

  The Development Team at zzTakeoff keeps creating more amazing feature updates. Snapping to PDF Points Highlighting Cells in Report Columns Create Snap Shots Images of Plans Making Search Always Visible in the Projects Tab Changing the Opacity in Area Takeoffs Undo and Redo Buttons Using the N Key to Perform More Cutouts in an Area Request a FeatureFew readers

• New Feature Update- PDF Text Search, Scalable Line Width, Bookmarks and Much More!

  zTakeoff has just released some major features and updates! Watch this video and discover what's new in ZZ! 00:00 ZZ Intro! 00:08 Bookmarks 00:45 Search Text on Plans 01:15 Improved Box Drag Features 01:35 Scalable Lines 02:10 Legend update with Multiple Measurements Shown 02:30 Undocking the Templates and Takeoff Tabs, and Searchable Plans, Takeoffs and Templates 03:10 Copy and Pasting TFew readers

• Crop as New Page

  If you have two scales on the same page, you can crop a section or the whole page and then create a new page.Few readers

• New Batch Insert Products Feature Update

  This video covers our recent update to Batch Inserting Products into a ListFew readers

• Sorting and Grouping Takeoffs

  In our newest update, we have added the feature that allows you to group and sort your folders manually or alphabetically.Few readers

• Our New Product List Feature Update

  Come check out one of our many feature updates in zzTakeoff. Now you can import thousands of products(labor, material etc...) at a time and have them readily accessible for use in your templates. You can check out our how to videoFew readers

• Multiple Ways to Export to Excel

  MULTIPLE WAYS TO EXPORT TO EXCEL Did you know that in zzTakeoff there are multiple ways to export to Excel?  The First way, On the Take off Screen you can export the entire take off to an Excel file by simply selecting the Excel Icon on the top right section of your take off tab. The Second way, If, you wish to only export a single item at a time, you can select the quantity on the takeoff item that you want to copy. After you select the quantity, the number wiFew readers

• Overlays- Comparative, Colorized or Opaque

  Come see how easy it is to perform comparative Overlays in zzTakeoff! You can now Use Comparative Overlays, Colorized Overlays and Opaque Overlays in zzTakeoffSome readers

• Default Collapse Views on takeoffs, Templates, Items and Pages

  Here's a handy tip for zzTakeoff users, if you would like to set your takeoffs, templates and Items, to a default collapse view, simply select the three dots on the right side of your tabs, which is next to the Excel export icon, then select collapse all. This will set your view to collapse when you leave the tab and re-enter. This will work for Takeoffs, Templates, Items and even the pages on the left side of your screen.Few readers

• Reports Basics

  In the zzTakeoff Reports tab, we have provided basic reports that you can customize to your business needs. You can group, sort and even export any of these reports. If you would like to purchase some training to learn more, visit our helps tab with the question mark on the top right corner of your screen. There is also a report tutorial series, that you can watch to help you along, we make it so easy with zzTakeoff!Few readers

• Feature Update Breaking Lines

  Now in zzTakeoff you can break lines and delete sections. Watch this video to see howFew readers

• Using the Help Options

  In the zzTakeoff helps icon, with the question mark at the top right corner of your screen, you can view our keyboard hotkeys, which is very helpful, view our training videos, go to our community pages, You can also use the blue Chat icon at the bottom right corner and search the help window. Schedule a zoom call with one of our zzTakeoff team members, live chat with a support agent, or even purchase some training.Few readers

• Duplicating Projects

  A new Feature in zzTakeoff for duplicating Projects, with the choice of copying plans, Takeoffs or Annotations. Our latest feature update was a popular request in our community tab. zzTakeoff now has a duplicate project feature. Watch this video and see what the community voted for! Thanks for all of you that participates in our Feature Requests, you are truly helping shape the future on on screen estimating!Few readers

• Community Tab

  In the zzTakeoff community tab, we have made a space for you, your questions, and any feature requests that you may have. You can see how hard the zzTakeoff development team is working to create the very best in Takeoff software. There are feature requests that are completed, planned and under consideration. And there are increasingly being added every day.Few readers

• Using the Arc Tool

  Did you know that zzTakeoff has an arc tool that will help you measure curved and circular areas? This easy to use tool can be implemented when you are performing a linear or an area takeoff. To do this start your measurement and be sure to make a point, or click on the beginning of the arc, then in the middle of the arc before you select your next point, select A on your keyboard and that will change the measurement to an arc, and you will see the click arc midpoiPopular

• Printing Plans to PDF

  In zzTakeoff, you can print your plans in a variety of ways, PDF, or Directly to a Printer. You have the option of printing a full page or the current view of a page. You can even select single or multiple sheets to print. On the top bar of your zzTakeoff screen, select the down arrow to the bottom right of the printer icon, you have a choice of, print full Page, or Print Current View, now select the paper size, the printer and orientation. For this video we chose PDFSome readers

• Editing Project Information

  When you created a new project in zzTakeoff, you had the option of filling out all or part of the project information. If you would like to make changes to the Project Information, all you need to do is go to the zzTakeoff project drop down on the top left part of your screen and select Edit Project. When the Project window opens, you can add or make changes as needed. When you are finished, select Save Project and the window will closeFew readers

• Highlights, Clouds, Notes, Arrows and Callouts

  On the Top Bar menu, there are some features that are very useful. Cloud, Highlighter, Note, Arrow and Call out. If you select the cloud icon it will allow you to circle an area with a red cloud, which can be used for communication with other zzTakeoff users. The highlighter allows you to highlight a portion of the plans by dragging your mouse after left clicking your mouse, , The note and call out, will allow you to apply a text to an area, , and the Arrow will mark aFew readers

• Cutting a Section Out From an Area

  In zzTakeoff we can cut out an area within an area. To do this simply select the area that you would like to cutout, then right and select cutout, You can now count the area or areas that you would like to cutout. Remember the arc tool is great for removing curved or circular areas.Some readers

• Resume an Existing Takeoff

  To Resume an Existing Takeoff, you simply have to select the item you wish to continue with the takeoff and select N on your Keyboard, or you can right click and select Count more. You can even select RESUME takeoff if you would like to continue where you left off, on area and linear takeoffs. Remember you can always hit escape or click on the green check mark at the top of the screen, to stop measuring, And Yes, it’s Easy, with zzTakeoffFew readers

• Opening Multiple Page Tabs at the Same Time

  In zzTakeoff, you can have multiple pages open in different tabs. Simply right click on the page, in the page slide out, then select open in new tab. You will see the new tab at the top of your screen. When you are finished with the tab, just select the X at the corner of the tab and the tab will close.Some readers

• Drag and Drop Items into an Existing Takeoff Property

  In zzTakeoff, you can drag and drop items into Takeoff Properties on the pages. To do this, go to the Items tab. On the right side of your screen, simply select the item that you would like to include in your takeoff assembly, then left click on your mouse, while holding the left side of your mouse down, drag the item into the takeoff property that you want to add the item to, and release., This should add the item to your assembly, and you can check on the takeoff sidFew readers

• Copy, Paste and Deleting Takeoffs, Templates and Items

  In your Takeoff, Templates and Item Tabs on the right side of the screen, we can duplicate anything in these windows, simply by selecting the Properties or Folders that you wish to copy and paste, then right click and select copy, now you are ready to paste the copied items to a new location. Just Right Click to the location that you would like to place the copied items and select Paste. The newly copied items will have a set of parentheses with a number inside, thiSome readers

• Resuming an Existing Takeoff

  If you would like to continue a takeoff of an existing measurement,  simply left click on that Takeoff Property,  and select the letter, N, on your keyboard,  and this will allow you to record new measurements., You can also left click on a takeoff property and select the icon with the plus sign on the top of your screen to continue measurements.Few readers

• Show and Hide Legend on Takeoff Page

  To show the legend on your plan sheet, simply right click on the page that is open and select, show legend, You can move the legend around and resize the legend as you see fit, if you would like to remove the legend, simply right click and select, hide. On the right and left side of your screen there are slide outs that contain your pages, templates, takeoffs and items, if you would like to hide either or both you can select the sideways V, and condense the slide outFew readers

• Convert a Takeoff to Another Takeoff

  In zzTakeoff you can convert an existing takeoff into another takeoff property., In this example we have an existing area takeoff, that we would like to convert to another area property. To do this, simply select the takeoff that you would like to convert, then right click, and select convert to, this will give you the option to choose the new takeoff property that you would like to convert it to.Few readers

• Snap, Ortho and Auto-Scroll

  In zzTakeoff, we have located some very useful buttons on the bottom right of your screen; PDF Snap, Snap, Ortho and Auto scroll. We can easily turn them on or off as needed. With the Snap Button turned on when measuring, your takeoff property will be attracted to other takeoff properties, which is very useful when measuring next to another takeoff property. With the Ortho Button Turned on, it makes takeoffs easier when measuring vertical or horizontal lines. The autoSome readers

• Add Points to Your Takeoff

  Here's a quick video that shows how to add point to existing takeoffs. Whether it's an area, linear, segment, or count - it's easy to add more points.Few readers

• Quick Dimensions, Clouds and More Annotations

  zzTakeoff has so many ways to make your takeoffs and estimating faster and easier, watch this video to learn how to make quick clouds, notes, dimensions and more on the fly.Few readers

• Rotate Pages

  In zzTakeoff it is easy to Rotate Plans. You will note that all of your takeoffs will rotate as well.Some readers

• Rotate Areas, Linears and Counts

  In zzTakeoff it is very easy to rate counts, areas and linear measurements. Watch this video to learn more!Few readers