07.06 Drawing Count Takeoff

Last Updated: 2022-02-23 06:46

Drawing (or placing/dropping) Count takeoffs allows you to determine the total number of objects such as footings, columns, and plumbing fixtures in your project.

When you select a Count Takeoff Item, the Count Takeoff Tool becomes active (there is only one tool - there are no options for taking off Counts).

Click the button
Click everywhere on your Plan where you want to place a Count object (if you make a mistake, just press Ctrl + Z on your keyboard to undo the action)

click to place a count object on the plan

There is only one way to takeoff a Count, you place object on your Plan, one at a time.

Unlike Attachments (next article), there are no restrictions on where you can place a Count. Also, unlike Linear, Area, and Attachment takeoff, Count takeoff does not have to be "to scale" - you can adjust the visual settings for the Count takeoff objects in the Takeoff Item Properties window to make them easier to see on the Plan. All the Dimensions for calculating the linear, surface, and volume Results for a Count are contained within the Count Takeoff Item - the only other value required is the number of Counts placed on each Page.

Warning

Even though Counts do not rely on Scale to calculate proper Results, you probably take off surrounding Linear, Area, and Attachment objects so it is best practice to ensure the Scale is correct before you draw anything. It's also just a good habit to get into so set and verify your Page Scale before drawing any takeoff.

Drawing Sloped Area Takeoff

Drawing Attachments Takeoff (Linear Attachments)