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Using Formulas to add Variables for Names
93d 10h
Trenton if you chat in I can send over a zoom link to show you how to do this. Ask for Todd
Using Formulas to add Variables for Names
93d 10h
I agree with Perry, use custom properties and make sure to hide them so you only see them when you need them. Adding quick variables is awesome, but they are tied to the formula.
Lists
95d 3h
No problem, this is how we all learn from each other, thanks for the questions!
Lists
95d 4h
Hi Elisio, if you highlight the list you want to delete on the drop down for lists you will see three dots that will allow yoou to rename or delete a lists
What is a better way to take off openings with the ability to track different characteristics?
95d 4h
Hi Gregg, can I send over a zoom invite soon and discuss this with you. If you want to meet, go to the chat window and ask for Todd to send over a zoom invite. I am here for another hour or so.
Report Filter by Drawing Folders?
96d 9h
That is a great idea Jeff!
Reports Export to PDF
101d 12h
Hi Rick, I have had good fortune using the .json export and asking Claude to create a report. If you have an example and some time I could try to help you through this.
Move a segment vertically or horizontally
102d 8h
I think this would be a very useful tool. Especially on Box mode items to be able to extend two or more points at a time.
New Tools Made in the Developer Tools in zzTakeoff
107d 1h
no it is an override for those with no formulas, I think we could even make it folder specific.... So much fun!
Double Lapping Area
108d 12h
Sorry, Thomas.... not Steve..... NEED MORE COFFEE!
Double Lapping Area
108d 12h
Hi Steve, when you are measuring you can turn off the auto mode, see bottom right corner in ZZ
Can there be a Chinese version?
109d 13h
That is a great question, I am not sure on language versions in the future, but being a web base application have you tried changing the browser language?I am very curious if this works and how wel...
3D Earthwork Tool, Asking for user input
109d 14h
Thank you all for the amazing input!, I know as zzTakeoff evolves we will not doubt be able to take some of these great suggestions to task and I look forward to working on these when that time com...
Centralized Item and Product Management for Templates
109d 23h
I think that EDINUSA has a valid point, I do understand that having one part tied to multiple assemblies could cause zzTakeoff to be restrictive data list, because if you make a change it would ef...
Batch Scaling issues
110d 8h
Hi Anthony, Sometimes if the scales are located in multiple location on the plans, it does make it harder for the AI to grab them. Try another page or two and see if that helps.
3D Earthwork Tool, Asking for user input
111d 8h
Hi Spencer, that is awesome, I met with Chris from an excavation company in Georgia asking for the same information. I am working on it now, and it seems to be plausible, We will need a way of marr...
Search by Symbol
111d 10h
Hi Thomas!Yes, the development team is actually testing this in one of the dev servers over the past couple weeks. From what I have seen it is awesome and will be baked full of ZZ Goodness. Not sur...
3D Earthwork Tool, Asking for user input
111d 11h
Thanks Kyle, the line coloring is a good idea, I was going to change it to match the 3d contour lines. But I like idea to stick to an industry standard.We will see what we can come up with on the o...
What is Sloped Area with Depth?
111d 11h
Great question Thomas! I have seen people use different ways of calculating this, but the slope with depth is not one of them. Scale the detail sheet and get the area of the cement slurry and then ...
Change Properties of an Individual Area
115d 10h
You should be able to right click on the section you want to change and convert to Jason. You can also Convert to if that works better.Let me know if you want me to walk you through this, just chat...
Split Screen
116d 3h
Split Screen
116d 3h
Hi Jason, you can have a couple of tabs open in zzTakeoff and spread them out on your screens. Right click on the page tab andOpen in new tab Also try dragging the legend plans into your takeoff s...
Toggle between different sets of products after TakeOff is done.
116d 3h
I have some people build two set of assemblies(items) inside the takeoff property and then have a toggle at the project level. The toggle would switch between one or the other assemblies. Same take...
New Update: Joist Tool, Beam Tool, Grid Tool, Section Level Properties (Zone WBS), Labels, Slice, Lasso, etc.
116d 9h
Hi Chaz, yes it is a custom property that you would have to build into ZZ. I have had some progress and some of our team mates have built some pretty cool 3D models,Chat in if you want to see som...
Columns in reports
118d 4h
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