Modifying a model after takeoff

You can make changes to a model after you generate it to the spreadsheet. As in the initial model takeoff process, you can access the model from the Model Takeoff window, make changes to the interview, and regenerate the model to the spreadsheet. Regeneration affects only the items and assemblies you have modified during the interview.

To modify a model after takeoff:

  1. Open the Model Takeoff window in one of these ways:
    • On the ribbon, on the Takeoff tab, click An image of the Assembly Takeoff icon on the ribbon.
    • In classic view, click Takeoff menu > Model Takeoff, or click An image showing the Model Takeoff button in classic view on the toolbar.
  2. In the Model Takeoff window, select the estimate model you want to change. How?
  3. In the Interview window, make the desired changes.
  4. Click [OK] to save your changes.
  5. Click [Close].

  6. In the Model Takeoff window, regenerate the model to the spreadsheet. How?

Tip: When you can progress no further in the model, you may eventually do some fine-tuning on the spreadsheet. After that, you should avoid making changes in model takeoff because regenerating may destroy some of the details you entered in the spreadsheet.