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Specifying takeoff quantities for items in an assembly

After choosing and customizing the assembly, specify the takeoff quantity for each of its items. Each time you calculate or enter a quantity, Sage Estimating adds a pass and increments the number of passes at the bottom of the variable pane.

In the variable pane	In the takeoff grid
Enter a value for each variable and click or to calculate the quantities for all items with a formula or factor.	Enter a value in each Quantity cell. You can select one or more cells and choose a command from the shortcut menu. to obtain quantities using the calculator, ePlan Takeoff, or a formula.

Tips:

You can change the variables and calculate another pass for the same assembly.
Click to undo the previous pass. Each click subtracts one more pass until all quantities reach zero.
After generating items to the estimate, you can change takeoff quantities in the spreadsheet and Detail window.
The shortcut menu offers commands to help you specify quantities.