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Math in custom properties
7h 23m
For linear segments I add a custom property called [Manual Subtraction] which is a number field which I use to make manual subtractions to wall ar...
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Adding an Assembly Based Hierarchy/classification system
7h 30m
I spoke to Derek and Todd about this on a Demo call yesterday and I will try to summarize as best I can here. In its current format ZZtakeoff ...
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Count of Units
1d 4h
Current software has this, and it saves a tremendous amount of time. If there is a multi-family project or a hotel, all with multiple of the s...
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Batch Rotate Pages
1d 10h
Request from a customer via chat today: Some projects have the plan files in portrait mode instead of landscape. These can be rotated one by one...
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Additional Symbols on Count
1d 18h
In PS I used the + sign extensively, is there any way of adding.
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Total Man-Hours calculation
3d 1h
Hi Is it possible to create a ZZ Takeoff formula like [!sum(Man Hours)] in PlanSwift that totals man-hours by work type from each labour child a...
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Make the "Convert To" More User Friendly
3d 8h
For converting takeoffs, I think rather than having the full list of takeoffs pop up (i know you can search), it would be easier to select a take...
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Length Field Shows No Data
4d 5h
Hi All, I have bored piers of depth 1.6 meters each, and quantities of 71 and 28 piers respectively. I would "Length" column to display the ...
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Viewer ability to hide & show
4d 7h
We have footing, foundation, and slab takeoffs that overlap. My foremen need to be able to view their highlighted scope of work, but they are una...
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Adding items from template - Eliminate one click
5d 5h
I get tired of right clicking all the time to "add takeoff" from templates. That makes sense for multiple I get it, but If I want to drop just one...
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Color matched left and right parenthesis while writing formulas
7d 2h
Can color matched parenthesis be implemented in the formula field similar to excel? Make this: Look like this:
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Add all available parent values to Insert drop down?
7d 4h
I know a lot of these parent values such as Length, Width, Depth, and measurements are available to use in the child formulas but I'm not sure wha...
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RE: Search Feature
8d 1h
Greetings! ​ I absolutely LOVE the new PDF search feature! I wished for it and it appeared! (LOL) ​However, I'm wondering if there w ​o...
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Ctrl+Arrow function
8d 3h
Adding the Ctrl + Arrow → Move Object → Linear Copy function, like in PlanSwift, would be a huge time-saver for repetitive takeoffs and eliminat...
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Can we please come up with a way to invest money in ZZTakeoff while it's early in its life, so we can all become millionaires and retire?
8d 19h
Seriously! This is a grandslam software with grandslam people at the helm. Those that know, want in early, before you guys take this to the leve...
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Flip Page Arrow's Location
9d 6h
Could you make the arrows used to flip through plan pages moveable on the screen. We use that feature often and would prefer it on the top right c...
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Decimals Adjustment
9d 11h
Hi All, I would like to apologise if the options discussed below are already available and I have simply overlooked them. My intention is not to ...
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Align Overlay Message
10d 0h
Hello Team, When performing comparative overlays, by default we get the message "Would you like to align the overlay?" if you click "Yes" then we...
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Print Multiple Pages w/Takeoff Data & Markups Only
10d 5h
Would like the print multiple pages module to have an option "select all pages that have takeoff data/markups" on them to print so that I do...
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Planned
AI Feature Request - Smart Auto-Coding
10d 5h
When I do a takeoff, the software should auto-categorize items to the right WBS codes — both company and project-specific. If I draw a drywa...
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Under Review