Variable pane
Lists all variables used by the formulas attached to the assembly items. Each variable appears just once regardless of how many formulas use that variable. Use this pane to enter a value for each variable. These values are used to calculate the takeoff quantities.
The Quantity is used as a multiplier for all variables. Entering a value greater than one is like taking off the same thing several times.
The pass number in the lower left corner is the number of the last calculation of the quantities in the takeoff grid. The number increases by one each time you click [Add to Qty] or [Replace Qty].
Buttons
- opens the Notes window so you can add information
about the current pass.
- adds the calculated quantities to the takeoff
quantities already in the takeoff grid.
- replaces the take off quantities already
in the takeoff grid with the calculated quantities.
- subtracts the previously calculated pass
from the takeoff quantities. You can continue removing passes until all
quantities reach zero.
Tips:
- When you review an assembly, a gray background indicates the standard database used to take off the assembly is not open. To change an assembly pass, open the standard database that was used to take off the assembly.
- Select View Pass Audit on the shortcut menu in the List pane to see the variables in a horizontal list.