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Larger than 10 count icons.

Landscape estimators would like to be able to count trees that have stamps that often are 30+ feet on the plan. This is a minor issue, but it woul...

Default Collapse Templates and Takeoffs

I find myself closing templates every time I enter that tab, could we get it to be closed when we select.. it would save a lot of time for zz user...

Joist/Beam Tools

So, I may get laughed at by real framing estimators for this, but for I-joists total lin ft this formula (see below) will get you close and you can make a variable for length of board for flat squa...

(QoL) Hover Item Info List

I like it! So many great requests being made.. this get's my vote

Tutorial 13 - Grouping Items in Templates and Reports

Let's take a look at grouping Items together to create a fully functioning Takeoff Template!

Tutorial 12 - Multiple Estimators Performing Takeoffs SIMULTANEOUSLY!

Wow, this is so cool... Watch as Derek and I take on a set of plans together and collaborate some takeoffs! zzTakeoff is the best!

Tutorial 11 - Looking at Formula Options for Labor Items

A New Series on the Basics of zzTakeoff

Tutorial 10 - Batch Import Items with Pre Built Formulas

All lot of zzTakeoff users import items from Excel, but did you know that you can import formulas into zzTakeoff from Excel? Watch this video an...

Tutorial 9 - Building Simple Formulas in Your Items

This is a must see video for any user of zzTakeoff. In this video we learn to use Variables and Formulas to create custom properties in zzTakeoff....

Tutorial 8 - Batch Importing Items From Excel and Google Sheets

Let's take some time to explain and use the Batch Insert Product feature in zzTakeoff, but first let me explain the differences and similarities ...

Tutorial 7 - Importing PlanSwift Templates

At zzTakeoff our development team is constantly working to improve our import templates from OST and PlanSwift feature. Please know that we have ...

Tutorial 6 - Bid and Takeoff Organization

In zzTakeoff it is easy to organize your bids by folder, layers, buildings, divisions and much more. This is a must see video for any new user th...

Tutorial 5 - Segment and Linear Takeoffs

In recent feature updates our development team just keeps knocking it out of the park with zzTakeoff's many options for linear and segment takeoff...

Tutorial 4 - Counts and Area Takeoffs

Performing count and area takeoffs are a snap in zzTakeoff. Watch this short video and you see how to start a new takeoff and complete it for c...

Tutorial 3 - Importing Legends & Schedules Using AI

For those of us that get tired of manually entering Legends and Schedules into other software, rejoice! zzTakeoff has an AI feature will allow you...

Tutorial 2 - Scaling, Naming and Numbering Plans Using AI, updated 1/26

In our January 2026 zzTakeoff now Scales, Names and numbers automatically as you import plan sheets. Please see our version control video for that...

Tutorial 1 - Creating a Project and Importing Plans, updated 1/26

Watch this must see video that shows you how fast and easy it is to start a new project in zzTakeoff and you will be performing takeoffs and estim...