Before running the program the first time, you need to configure your firewall to allow the program to access the internet (cloud). See the previous article for details.
Installing .net Framework 4.8
If .NET 4.8 Framework is not installed on your compute, the first time you try to run the program, you will be prompted to install it. To install this Microsoft Update, you must have Administrator rights on your computer, if you do not, please contact your System Administrator or IT Department for installation assistance. Once .net is installed or updated, you no longer need Administrator rights to install or update ConstructConnect Takeoff.
Often, installing the .NET 4.8 framework requires a reboot of your computer. Once the reboot is complete, you can launch ConstructConnect Takeoff.
ConstructConnect
Takeoff must be installed by each unique user on a computer. If you are sharing a machine with someone else, you each install the product under your individual profile.
Before running the program the first time, you may need to configure your firewall.
ConstructConnect Live Link installation
After you log into the application for the first time, the Live Link installer runs.
Click Install (make sure Excel is closed before clicking Install).
Allow this Office Customization to complete before opening Excel again.
Opening the Application and Logging In
Locate the shortcut on your desktop and double-click it to launch the program (the program launches automatically after installation).
Every time you launch the program, 'verifying application requirements' displays while the program checks for updates to ensure your product is up-to-date.
If you want to "Pin" a shortcut to the program onto your taskbar, drag-n-drop the desktop icon to your taskbar. Do not pin the running application - that may not work!
The Logging In... splash screen displays.
Then, the Log In screen opens so you can enter your user name (e-mail address) and password.
Enter your e-mail address.
Enter your password
If you forgot your password, click the "Don't remember your Password?" link to receive an automated e-mail with a link to set a new password.
If you have not registered an account with ConstructConnect Takeoff, you must do that first, then be added to your Organization before you can login. See Registering for the Takeoff Platform for details.
Click Log In.
Once your user credentials are verified, you are taken to the Projects and Bids List. Before you dive into working on a project, we recommend you spend a little time getting to know ConstructConnect Takeoff. Investing a few minutes now can make the time you spend using the program much more productive and help you get your bids out faster and more efficiently.
If this is the first time you are launching the program (either after a fresh installation or after upgrading to v. 2.2.0.0), the ConstructConnect Live Link Add-in for Excel installation starts automatically. Be sure Excel is closed while the Add-in installs. See previous article for more information.
Installing ConstructConnect Takeoff