Q. What is Takeoff Live?
A. Takeoff Live is a software program to do
quantity surveys by using your computer screen rather than printed plans.
This method of takeoff is rapidly becoming the standard in lieu of
measurement from printed plans. Digitizers are pricey and take up space. Takeoff
Live PDF is far faster than printed plans and a digitizer. Everything
is done on your computer screen by clicking with your mouse. Its fast, its
easy, and its less expensive than a digitizer! Paper drawings can be
scanned, or as is more common, a digital photograph can be taken with an
inexpensive camera and Takeoff Live PDF will accept the file right from your
camera.
Q. Why should I use Takeoff Live?
A. The reasons that most clients purchase Takeoff
Live PDF are speed, reduced costs, and convenience. Interestingly,
digital takeoff is becoming recognized as "green" - ecologically friendly
because of the enormous amount of energy and natural resources saved.
Q. What type of file formats does Takeoff Live
PDF support?
A. Takeoff Live PDF supports PDF and TIF, the most
common format in use, as
well as JPG, GiF, PNG, and BMP, formats that are more commonly products of
digital cameras.
Q. What do I need to take digital pictures of plans?
A. Digital Camera's are very inexpensive compared to a Digitizer and you can
use any digital camera. However, the larger the mega pixel number the camera
can handle, the better because the picture clarity is then higher as well.
The best resolution for importing into Digital Takeoff is 8 mega pixel or
higher. Typically a 3 mega pixel cameral will create a resolution of 2048 X
1536, a 5 mega pixel will create a resolution of 2560 X 1920 and an 8 mega
pixel will create a resolution of 3264 X 2448. The lower resolutions will
work with Digital Takeoff, but the higher the resolution the better for
software to operate with because the picture maintains more clarity.
Q. Can I use Takeoff Live PDF with other programs?
A. Yes. Digital Takeoff can export the measured
quantities, prices, and extended amounts to Microsoft Excel.
| Q. Will Digital Takeoff work with a scanner? |
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| A. Yes. Many clients
have their blue print company scan in blue prints and email these files to the
contractors computer back in the office. Of course, if you have a scanner you can use that as well. |
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