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Collecting Input: Area Labels / Segment & Linear Labels

We are planning to add customizable labels for takeoff objects such as areas, linears, and segments. These could be like a customizable note that is linked to the takeoff object. These will improve PDF printouts as well as be used in joist tool, beam tool, etc.


I know some users might want to add formulas in the label that can reference specific properties from the parent takeoff or section.


If there are any specific features you wish were available on labels, feel free to chime in. Any inputs is welcome:

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This would be great. I requested something similar in planswift years ago but was denied. I'd like to make that label report any field in that takeoff item. For example, one of my custom properties that hits all items is "Days". My takeoff may be brick veneer and under it may be cavity insulation, wall ties, joint style, etc. and I'd like to roll the calculated days for all those items up into the takeoff area and then be able to display it on the plan. Something similar to this:


What a great idea!

  • Name
  • Description [text variable]
  • Qty
  • UOM

Possibly a count of a set (eg. XX of XX)

I’m assuming these would all be toggle?


I like the idea @Kory put out there for schedule pieces (TMH, days, etc) - if I understood correctly. That suggestion really inspired some thoughts on production percentages or CTC with visual QTO items

I'm thinking more along the lines of label it with any value available on that takeoff item. I was just using that one as an example of a useful application using a custom property that I have and using it to communicate production goals with my field.

Well, I’m always down with that kind of flexibility!

I like the idea @Kory

  • Name
  • Description [text variable]
  • Qty
  • UOM


I would add to it:

Print Intelligence with Different outputs:

For estimator:

  • Full breakdown

For site:

  • Simplified:
  • Qty
  • Notes
  • Days

For client:

  • Clean labels only


This feature would bridge:

  • Estimating - Site communication
  • Takeoff - Programme understanding
  • Internal data - Client-friendly output

Done properly, this becomes more than labels, it becomes a visual estimating and communication system directly on the plan.

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